SanDisk has launched the iXpand Flash
Drive, a portable storage device
compatible with iOS devices, in India.
The iXpand Flash Drive has a regular
USB plug and can be used with PCs like
any other flash drive, but it also has a
Lightning connector so that files can be
accessed on iPhones and iPads.
SanDisk is looking to take advantage of
the fact that Apple devices do not have
expandable storage. According to the
company, users often run out of space
after shooting videos and downloading
apps. Files stored on the drive can be
accessed through Sandisk's iXpand Syn
app.
The iXpand Flash Drive will be available
in four capacities: 16GB for Rs. 4,490;
32GB for Rs. 5,990; 64GB for Rs. 7,990
and 128GB for Rs. 11,490. It is
compatible with iPhones and iPads that
have Lightning connectors, and requires
iOS 7 or above.
The company points out that it not only
allows users to carry more data than the
devices can store onboard, but also
makes transferring files easier than usin
iTunes. The iXpand Sync app can
natively play audio and video files,
including formats that iOS does not
recognise including AVI and WMV.
Photos and videos from the iOS camera
roll can be imported and backed up to
the removable device. Files can also be
protected with a password.
The iXpand Flash Drive has a metal bod
and flexible arm for the Lightning
connector so that it can be used even
with devices in protective cases.
SanDisk has also announced a new
version of its Ultra Dual USB Flash Drive
which supports USB 3.0 speeds when
used on PCs with its full-sized USB
connector. The device also has a Micro-
USB connector for use with Android and
Windows devices which support USB On
The-Go (OTG) via their Micro-USB ports.
The Ultra Dual USB Drive 3.0 will be
available in capacities ranging from
16GB to 64GB, with prices ranging from
Rs. 1,099 to Rs. 3,049. A version with a
USB Type-C connector instead of Micro-
USB will be available worldwide later this
year.
SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive for iPhone, iPad Launched Starting at Rs. 4,490 | NDTV Gadgets
