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Key Points

Key Takeaways

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    The Rule of 3-2-1

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    Backup Strategy: Make 3 copies of data, save to 2 different media, and place 1 in another place (off-site). If relieved only with cloud, lose everything by account BAN or service termination

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    Samsung T9: Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, max transfer speed 2000MB/s. 4TB large capacity fits in palm. Has 3 meter drop resistance, and body covered with rubber has good grip

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    SanDisk Professional PRO-G40: IP68 waterproof and dustproof. Load capacity of 4000 pounds (about 1.8 tons). Dual support for Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C. Safe where professional video creator puts 'Data important next to life'

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    Physical Sovereignty: No censorship, no subscription. Data in this drive is not taken by anyone. That is what possessing means

Introduction: Illusion of Cloud

“It’s okay because it’s in Google Drive” Is it really so? What if internet is not connected at travel destination? What if account is banned by mistake?

Data must exist in physical storage ultimately. And it must be in tough vessel that can withstand harsh environments (dust, rain, shock).

1. The Carbon Black: Samsung T9

Successor to T7 Shield. Wavy pattern on surface is not mere design, but functional beauty to escape heat and disperse shock at time of drop.

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Samsung T9 Portable SSD 4TB

4TB in credit card size. If 4K video, fits hundreds of hours. Optimal also as external storage for ProRes shooting of iPhone 15 Pro.

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Thermal Guard

High speed SSD generates heat. Samsung’s Dynamic Thermal Guard manages temperature without dropping performance. There is no “Too hot to hold” during large file transfer.

2. The Professional: SanDisk PRO-G40

Specs not ashamed of name “Professional”. Hits explosive speed of max 3000MB/s at time of Thunderbolt 3 connection. Does not give time to make coffee to copy 100GB material.

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SanDisk Professional PRO-G40

IP68 is level 'Okay even if submerged'. Can be used even at shooting site in rain. Price is high, but cheap insurance considering value of data.

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3. Comparison: Capacity or Robustness

項目 Samsung T9 SanDisk PRO-G40
Speed 2000MB/s (USB) 3000MB/s (TB3)
Waterproof Dustproof IP65 (Splashproof) IP68 (Waterproof)
Unit Price Cheap Very High
Connectivity USB-C only TB3 & USB-C

4. The Digital Bug-out Bag

At time of disaster, what do you run away with? Passport, cash, and this SSD. Family photos, PDF of important documents, project archives. If put everything in this small black box, can Reboot life even if house is lost.

Conclusion: Last Fort

Internet is convenient, but fragile. In case of emergency, “1 and 0 at hand” is only thing that saves you.

Please carry tough SSD. It is “ID card” and “All property” in digital age.

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