AppleSanDisk iXpand flash drives for iPhone and iPad outed in India

SanDisk iXpand flash drives for iPhone and iPad outed in India

The SanDisk iXpand which is basically a flash drive for iOS devices such as the iPhone and the iPad, has made its way into India and it allows you to add extra portable storage to your smartphone and tablet. The device is not only for hoarding space as it can even be used as a link between your device and your computer.

The SanDisk iXpand isn’t as compact as your tradition flash drive and that’s because it not only comes with a Lightning connector, but also a full-size USB plug to hook it up to you PC or Mac. These connectors are flexible and said to be durable as well, and should work with most cases for the iPhone and iPad.

SanDisk iXpand

Apart from letting you store content, the SanDisk device is also resigned for backup purposes. When connected to your iDevice, it automatically makes copies of photos and videos which are stored in the camera roll. And by using both connectors, you’ll also be able to sync data with your computer as well.

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The company notes that the iXpand is capable of up to 3 times the transfer speed of ‘normal’ devices and it will allow you to play content on your smartphone or tablet, directly from the drive through the free iXpand Sync application. Video formats such as WMV, AVI, MKV, MP4 and MOV are only supported. The software companion also enables other features including encryption and password protection.

The SanDisk iXpand is compatible with devices running iOS 7.1 and up. It comes in options of 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB with prices tagged at Rs 4490, Rs 5990, Rs 7990 and Rs 11490, respectively. Pre-orders for the drive are currently being carried out on Amazon which is offering a free gift card worth Rs 500 as a pre-launch deal.

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