gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2015-09-11 16:34:34
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There are flash drives, and then there's the SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive. It's a little wider than most, but with good cause: it' a unique device that doesn't just plug into USB ports. There's a little pop out Lightning connector that means that 32GB, 64GB...
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If you are an avid user of devices on the Apple iOS platform, then you know storage space comes at a premium. For those that travel and take images or videos, then you certainly know how fast you can fill your device. Thankfully, we now have our first iOS...
SanDisk's iXpand might be the first solution to come through with iOS capabilities, but you will have to overlook the drives terribly slow performance, along with its over-sized footprint to make use of it...
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Picked up a 16GB iPhone or iPad and realised you can't store much on it? Time to pick up one of the best after-market storage gadgets we've seen in recent memory: the Sandisk iXpand Drive for iPhone and iPad.Gizmodo loves technology. Our product reviews a...
Great after-market storage option for smaller iDevices, Auto-backup works great, Format support for video playback is extensive...
Expensive, Lightning connector will almost certainly break, Slow file transfer speeds...
LikeGreat after-market storage option for smaller iDevices.Auto-backup works great.Format support for video playback is extensive.Don't LikeExpensive.Lightning connector will almost certainly break.Slow file transfer speeds.If you bought a 16GB iPhone or...
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SanDisk's iXpand is a dual-pronged memory drive with a Lighting connector on one end and a USB interface on the other. It's designed to solve two problems: the first is the alleged difficulty in getting photos off your iPhone or iPad; the second is iOS de...
Easy to use, Plays back almost any media file, Clean and simple app...
Bulky, No USB 3.0, Apple's ecosystem limits what the iXpand can actually back-up...
In an ideal world, SanDisk's iXpand wouldn't need to exist; the iPhone and iPad's lack of expandable storage is almost the iXpand's sole reason for being. Almost ironically, the iron fist that Apple rules its ecosystem with not only gave the iXpand its e...
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iTWire puts SanDisk's new iPhone/iPad storage device to the test.Released in Australia this week the SanDisk iXpand provides 32GB (as tested) or 64GB of external flash storage for an iPhone or iPad.It resembles an obese thumb drive. If you imagine two reg...
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SanDisk has released the iXpand USB flash drive that's been designed to work exclusively with Apple's latest iPhones and iPads and includes a built-in Lightning connection.Available in 32GB and 64GB capacities, the SanDisk iXpand has a protective metal ca...
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With the iXpand drive, SanDisk is providing an on-the-go flash device for users of iPhones and iPads. It has been designed to be plug-and-play (after you install and app for it), and at its most basic level it's a two-headed flash drive with both USB and...
An on-the-go drive for Apple users, Solid build, Easy to use...
Needs to be charged via USB, Had a bit of trouble skimming through AVI files...
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My wife and I recently returned from our honeymoon in the American Southwest. We toured the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Lake Powell and the Hoover Dam over the course of nine wonderful days.If you haven't been to that part of the country, I highly encoura...
Lightweight, sleek design, Viewing video on iPhone, Sharing files via Airdrop, Securing sensitive files...
Speed, Price, Could be obsolete with next, generation iPhones...
If you're looking for quick, high volume data transfer, go elsewhere. If you're looking for a tiny drive that can sync a few photos quickly, then this is the right tool for you, but you might not want to pay such a hefty price for portability...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2015-09-24 12:34:15
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T his is a little more than a simple USB 3.0/Lightening data transfer and storage device. Its first trick is packing a small battery into the unit, so extended use via Lightening won't need the iPhone or iPad's battery. The main draw card, though, is it...
Secure storage that won't drain the battery of your iDevice...
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Storage on iPhone and iPad can become a problem if you buy a smaller device than perhaps you need. And let's be honest, most of us might think we can get away with the smallest capacity, only to become frustrated when we end up using it a lot more than we...
Impressive hardware specifications, Well priced, Great features, Simple and elegant menu system...
No universal search...
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When was the last time that you paid more than R1 000 for a 32 GB flash drive? Personally, I've never had to cough up that much, which is why the new SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive's R1 500 price tag is so surprising. Designed to work specifically with iOS de...
Well constructed; Quick and easy to use app...
Overpriced; Lighting connection not flexible enough...
There's no doubting that having a device like the iXpand close at hand is helpful. But quite frankly the R1 500 price tag seems almost too large a hurdle to overcome. While AirDrop is a little erratic at times, and connectivity to iCloud might not always...
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gadgetsmagazine.com.ph Updated:
2016-11-22 03:40:08
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The iXpand is basically a wide, flattened USB thumbdrive measuring 64.17 x 36.78 x 11.80mm, making it easy to carry around in your bag or pocket. Its body is forged out of aluminum and is finished in black and silver making it as premium as the devices it...
Looks classy, Flexible lightning connector...
Individual file size limited to 4GB, App crashes every now and then, Bottomline, Who says Apple users can't have expandable memory?, Final Score: 15.5/20...
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One of the problems most users have with their iOS devices is the limited storage. These devices don't have support for microSD cards and will fill up anytime soon. And with that happens you're forced to transfer your files to your PC which is a cumbersom...
Premium build, Slim design, Easy to use, Supports playback for music and videos...
Pricey, Designed for iOS, No microUSB OTG function...
The iXpand Flash Drive is a very handy tool for iPhone or iPad users who are hampered with their device's limited internal storage. It also provides a very quick and convenient way to transfer files from the iOS device to your PC. Not to mention, it looks...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-11-22 03:40:08
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Android users have always enjoyed expanding storage capabilities of their devices using either memory cards or USB drives. Apple, on the other hand, has never added an expansion slot on the iPhone. While we've seen access to external storage on the iPhone...
Easy transfer to iOS devices, Long Battery Life, Nice App...
Large in Size...
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Lightning and USB 2.0 interfaces, 16 GB capacity, iPhone and iPad with Lightning connector and iOS 7.1 and higher, Windows Vista or later and Mac OS X v10.6+ compatible with USB 2.0, Li-ion Battery (3.7V), 2 years limited warrantyPros: Easy to operate, ni...
Easy to operate, nice app...
Limited file transfer, awkward to handle an iPhone or iPad when plugged in...
The SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive is ten times expensive than other regular OTGs available in the market and the transfer speed is also not much higher, yet it offers more storage space.Is your iPhone or iPad filled with lots of data? There are solutions, e...
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theunbiasedblog.com Updated:
2016-11-22 03:40:08
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There won't be a day when we would say that's enough for me! In the last 5 years, smartphones and tablets have reached the same amount of RAM and Disk Drive as my 2011 MacBook Air. Yes, smartphones and tablets now have 4 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM Drive that's...
SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive is one of the best storage accessories for the lightning connector Apple devices. The credit goes to SanDisk for perfecting both the software and hardware, its ease of use and flawless media playback performance, back-up capabil...
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SanDisk is one few companies trying to help users get around this problem. The iXpand Flash Drive does two major things: it helps you carry more data around than your iOS device(s) can store, and it helps you copy files to and from PCs and iOS devices wit...
Well-designed app, Portable, Convenient for file transfers...
Requires charging, Limited to USB 2.0 transfer speed, Awkward to handle an iPhone or iPad when plugged in...
There definitely is a niche for products like the SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive. If you regularly find yourself running out of space, this might help solve some of your problems. However, it's actually more useful when used as a tool to back up photos and ju...
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The SanDisk iXpand is a flash drive that allows OTG transfers between your computer and your iOS devices. It isn't just your ordinary USB OTG drive and has a few tricks up it's sleeve. Let's dive into our review to learn more about the device and how it p...
The drive is available in 16, 32, 64 and 128GB capacities at a starting price of Rs 4,490 for the 16GB version. That is a bit costly for an OTG drive. But considering the fact that there isn't any real alternative especially not from a reputable brand, we...
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With every update, Apple makes it simpler to click pictures using an iPhone. With the ability to launch the camera without having to unlock the phone, it is now easier to click a picture than make a call. Inevitably iPhone users use the excellent camera a...
Sturdy build, Excellent Media Playback Speed, UserFriendly App, Supports All Video Formats...
Awkward Design, High Price, Slow Speed...
Overall, the SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive is a convenient device to have around. If you're looking to free up some space on your iPhone, it might be the simplest solution available. However, instead you could also invest in extra iCloud storage, that way yo...
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SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Street Price: Rs 4500SanDisk's iXpand, as it name suggests is an accessory for Apple products such as the iPhone and iPad. Thanks to evil iTunes, you know how frustrating it is to transfer files to and from iDevices. Considering...
Incredibly easytouse, Swift data transfers, Supports multiple video formats, Excellent build quality.
Needs to be charged, Expensive...
The iXpand thoughtfully made device that does what it says, and then some more. Be it photo back-ups or movie transfers, this device is way better than those wireless drives and even iCloud. I'm impressed the way this device enables you to watch movies d...
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