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The data formula Formula One racing calls for the highest performance in everything, and a Samsung portable drive meets this call with aplomb W hen it comes to the high- tech world of Formula One racing, speed and reliability are paramount.
The cars must finish gruelling GPs, while the equipment supporting them and the teams behind them remain at the cutting edge. It’s a world of no compromises, in everything from the racing to the media teams constantly jet-setting around the globe to bring the latest news and videos to the millions of fans as fast as possible. So when Formula One filmmaker Ollie Beamish was offered the chance to try out the incredibly fast and durable Samsung Portable SSD T9 as part of his work, he jumped at the chance. As a regular user of its previous portable drives, he knows how easily they protect data and give access to footage as quickly as possible. “Being in and around shoots that involve Formula One drivers, it’s a constant time crunch,” he starts. “We’re always squeezed on how much time the drivers can be on set, so shoots are hectic. Now, using this Samsung Portable SSD T9 on location and back at the office is perfect. It’s superfast, allowing us to copy and import footage quickly. Everyone knows Formula One is such a fast-paced sport, and the people want the footage just as fast.” It’s fair to say speed runs through the veins of this 22-year-old Brit, who raced
motorcycles professionally at weekends until this year. After leaving college, he’s already had five years working in sports videos – and recently launched his own sports video company, which he’ll juggle with his Formula One work. He’ll also be relying on the portable drives all the way, knowing just how performance-orientated they are. “Along with the team, I have worked on many projects with huge names in the circuit,” explains Beamish. “Client turnaround in the Formula One game is crazy fast, as people want the footage there and then. So having a portable drive with up to 2000MB/s read and write speeds, which will get the job done every time, is a huge factor in jobs going smoothly. “On lots of occasions, the client loves to watch the footage on-set before the driver leaves. Having such a fast, reliable portable drive gives you confidence in front of these high-end clients, as you can deliver straight
HIGH PERFORMANCE Diminutive dimensions of 88x60x14mm make this pocket powerhouse a perfectly portable unit, along with a weight of just 122g. Not to mention, AES 256-bit password encryption ensures complete confidence in its security
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