Iodyne has introduced the Iodyne Pro Mini portable SSD, which can be a real boon for professionals working with video and other large-scale data. No larger than an iPhone, this drive is capable of stable data transfer at speeds of 3 GB/s thanks to the Frore AirJet Mini Slim ultrasonic cooling system.
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In addition to high data transfer speeds, The Verge reports that the Iodyne Pro Mini also focuses on security and ease of use. The SSD comes with an optional location tracking feature that works with both Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find My Device network. Unlike Apple devices, the Iodyne Pro Mini doesn’t have UWB technology for precise searching, but it doesn’t use replaceable batteries either, relying on a battery that automatically charges when connected to a power source. The drive is unlocked using NFC and Passkeys technology, ensuring fast and secure access to data without the need for an Internet connection. To ensure a high degree of data protection, XTS-AES-256 encryption is provided.
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As Mike Shapiro, one of the presidents of Iodyne, emphasizes, the Iodyne Pro Mini was developed with an eye toward film and television professionals who require a reliable, high-performance device for working with large amounts of data. For this purpose, our own firmware and processor were developed, selected NAND memory chips and a Frore AirJet cooling system were used.
An interesting feature is the self-cleaning function built into the cooling system – AirJet can change the direction of the air flow to clear dust from the filters. However, “the drive cannot directly detect filter contamination,” explains Shapiro, “but it can analyze data from various sensors and trigger cleaning when the cooling system begins to work under increased load.”
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Iodyne Pro Mini will be available in two versions – 4 TB for $1495 and 8 TB for $2195. These prices may seem high, but the manufacturer claims that the cost is justified by the unique features and innovations. The device is already available for pre-order, and first deliveries will begin in the first quarter of 2025.
As Shapiro noted, “this is not just a shell around an M.2 SSD,” but a completely unique solution created from the ground up. In addition, the Pro Mini will be the first SSD with an E-Ink display, which displays the amount of free space, last used time, project name and any other information that the user wants to store on it.