ZDNET author tests Terramaster D1 SSD enclosure by driving bulldozer over it

11 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Apr 25

The Terramaster D1, made from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy and weighing just over five ounces, withstood crushing pressures up to 1.2 tons during the test.
The enclosure supports up to 8TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs, offers 10Gbps transfer speeds, and is IP67-rated for dust and water resistance, making it suitable for rugged environments.
Compatible with Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, the D1 also enables mobile backups and is priced at $39.99, appealing to professionals and users seeking reliable, portable storage.

With SSD prices surging, is this $40 'bombproof' enclosure the smartest way to secure your data?

For just $40, how does this DIY enclosure stack up against premium rugged drives from LaCie?

As cloud storage costs rise, does this rugged drive signal a return to owning your physical data?

Can this fanless aluminum case actually cool the hottest next-gen SSDs without performance loss?

Is extreme physical durability the real answer to data security, or just a clever marketing gimmick?

The D1 survived a digger, but can its tiny port cover truly protect it from water damage?