I completely agree with this comment.From my perspective the Pure Mk1 has three main features, which differentiate it from the DeskMini A300:
Isn't that already enough?
- internal AC-DC PSU
- ability to freely choose a mini-ITX board
- the look and build quality of the case
With the Pure Mk2 you trade Flex-ATX motherboard support against increased case volume and worse CPU cooler support compared to the Mk1.
As reason for Flex-ATX you quote better storage options, but you also say people prefer an internal AC-DC PSU over the SSD bracket. And is storage of the Mk2 really that much better than with the Pure Mk1? With the Mk1, even with internal AC-DC PSU, you should be able to get 2x x4 M.2 SSDs (1x from the board + 1x using an adapter card for the PCIe slot) + 2x 2,5" SATA SSDs (1x rear mounted + 1x taped slightly angled behind the front bezel). Without internal PSU you can even add 3 additional 2,5" SATA SSDs using the existing SSD bracket.
Pure has something going for it, and some small improvements to build on it would be great.
I don't see the flex atx motherboard option being something that would appeal to most people? Or i could be wrong. Are these small portable Nas units a thing now?
* true tho, you could have tons of ssd storage going with external, just like the A300.
I just think the Pure is almost perfect in every sense. Add usb c/3 as an option i think many people would like that.
Maybe a stand