SanDisk Debuts MagSafe-Compatible SSD for iPhones

[joecomo]

The PLANCK, looks a much better option, certainly more practical and not as cumbersome

this integrates nicely - although they could have made a much smaller "chin"

 

[crisss1205]

Qwiizlab makes a MagSafe-compatible aluminum puck case that supports short M.2 NVMe drives, up to 1,000 MB/s write speeds, with pass-through USB-C PD charging. $37 for the case (no drive).

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qwiizlab.net

That's what I got. I think I paid like $25 on Amazon for the Qwiizlab and then another $100 for a 1TB WD Black drive.

 

[dannyyankou]

so what does the MagSafe do here? - connection is via USB-C anyhow

Oh this will actually be a big deal for some people. ProRes 4k requires external storage at higher frame rates. This will be very convenient in that scenario.

 

[gritter]

SanDisk this week introduced the SanDisk Creator Phone SSD, a small, portable SSD that's designed to be used with Apple's MagSafe iPhones. The SSD has MagSafe compatibility, and it attaches to the back of an iPhone magnetically.

An included USB-C cable then connects the SSD to the iPhone, allowing the setup to be used while on-the-go. SanDisk's SSD is compatible with Apple ProRes recording.

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro models can be connected to an external storage device over USB-C, and recorded ProRes files can be stored directly on the SSD. Requirements include write speeds of at least 220MB/s for 4K60 ProRes, and 440MB/s for 4K120 ProRes and a USB-C cable that supports 10Gb/s transfer speeds at a minimum.

SanDisk's Creator Phone SSD supports read speeds of up to 1000MB/s, and write speeds of up to 950MB/s, so it is fast enough to be used for ProRes recording.

The SSD has a durable silicone shell, three-meter drop protection, and IP65 water and dust resistance, which means it is able to handle some moisture exposure. SanDisk is offering it in 1TB and 2TB capacities.

The 1TB model is priced starting at $110, and it will be available for purchase this spring. The 2TB model will be priced at $170.

Article Link: SanDisk Debuts MagSafe-Compatible SSD for iPhones

How do they develop a drive specifically intended for phones on the go and not include a pass-through charging port or splitter cable??? For under $5 I can add a magnet ring to the same old SSD I already own....

 

[gritter]

Oh this will actually be a big deal for some people. ProRes 4k requires external storage at higher frame rates. This will be very convenient in that scenario.

not really. do you have any idea how FAST your battery drains when recording ProRes? Without a charging pass-through, there are many other more attractive options on the market already.

 

[techyOS]

not really. do you have any idea how FAST your battery drains when recording ProRes? Without a charging pass-through, there are many other more attractive options on the market already.

yes, battery does drain quite fast with prores, like dead in 2 hours, but is there really another option for some people? like, i’m not gonna go out and buy a dedicated camera. i already have my phone, and i want higher quality to fully utilize what i already own.

 

[Non-Euclidean]

Planck article on ZDNet

This thumb-sized SSD finally let me break up with iCloud storage for good

The Planck SSD is a handy USB-C accessory that gives any device up to 2TB of additional storage, a game-changer if your cloud storage is full.

www.zdnet.com