Wait a second here...
Am I crazy or are people in here supporting the company and not the consumer? O_o
What is so wrong about buying 3rd party memory cards or upgrading your own HDD to save yourself from overpaying $50-100? MS 512 card is $30. Datel 2GB card is $40. I remember going 3rd party routes to save myself a good amount of money in my PS1/2 days. Choice = Good.
You know PS3 allows you to use any HDD you want and piracy isn't a worry at all. It isn't the HDDs to blame for piracy, it is MS weak firmware security. That is like blaming Sandisk Pro Duos for PSP piracy.
Even with the HDD excuse, it still doesn't explain how forcing people to use only 1 brand of memory card is a good thing. That doesn't help with anything. 
Next you will hear that I can't hook up my 360 to my laptop for internet connection and only have the option of buying a $99 adapter.
The more people allow them to go this route, the more they will push it.
Give them an inch and they will go a mile.
As I said though, as of now this does not affect me, but it still sucks big time for those it does.
iPhone = Great gaming device. Don't agree? Who cares, because you're wrong.
Currently playing:
Final Fantasy VI (iOS), Final Fantasy: Record Keeper (iOS) & Dragon Quest V (iOS)
