The new SSD 310 drive advertised by Intel is said to be 10 times less weight than the standard 2.5-inch model. Marketing seems to be centered around performance, claiming a 60% boost in system speed. Although some might think of this in terms of future devices and improvements to tablets, it also changes the threat model for data.

It now is more easy than ever to physically steal data — remove and hold a drive undetected in the palm of one’s hand.

With coins, asset value is clearly written on the outside.