News Summary:
On April 29, 2026, iodyne began shipping its Pro Mini "Smart Drive" at NAB 2026, with Jason Williams emphasizing the company's commitment to equipping Pro users with advanced technology for creative asset management. Concurrently, a review for the iodyne Pro Data 24TB highlighted its $14,995 price point and capacity to deliver substantial uninterrupted transfer speeds, noting it is not network attached and not limited to a single user. This development followed iodyne's earlier confirmation at NAB on April 24, 2026, that the Pro Mini was finally shipping to customers, concluding a prolonged waiting period. The pocket-sized SSD, available in 4TB for $1,495 and 8TB for $2,195, features an e-paper digital label, passkey unlock, Find My tracking, hardware RAID-6, and solid-state cooling for sustained performance exceeding 3 GB/s. The broader NAB 2026 event, which saw its second day wrap up on April 20, concentrated on production hardware innovation and streamlining content creation, with the "Best In Show Awards" presented on April 21 recognizing products that tackled workflow challenges and indicated future industry trends.