SanDisk
SanDisk iXpand 128GB iPhone/iPad Flash Drive
★★★★★
Expand Your iPhone Storage: SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive The SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive is the ideal companion for your iPhone and iPad. Easily free up space, back up your camera roll, and enjoy your favorite videos directly from the drive. With a flexible Lightning connector and a USB 3.0 interfac...
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Overview
Expand Your iPhone Storage: SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive
The SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive is the ideal companion for your iPhone and iPad. Easily free up space, back up your camera roll, and enjoy your favorite videos directly from the drive. With a flexible Lightning connector and a USB 3.0 interface, transferring files is fast and simple. Keep your sensitive files secure with password-protection software.
- Capacity: 128GB
- Connectors: Lightning, USB Type A
- USB Standard: USB 3.0
- Compatibility: iPhone 5 and newer, iPad Air, iPad with Retina display (4th generation), iPad mini with Retina display, iPad mini and newer
- Supported Operating Systems: iOS 8.2+, Mac OS X v10.6+, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
- Security: Password protection software
- Supported Video Formats: MP4 and MOV (DRM-protected content cannot be streamed)
Key Features
Designed with a flexible connector to fit through most iPhone cases
Automatically back up photos and videos from your camera, contacts. Supported video formats MP4 and Mov video formats as supported in iOS. Drm protected content cannot be streamed. Operating temperature 0 to 35 degree Celsius functional
The product is supported by iOS 8.2, Mac OS X v10.6+, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 . Password protection is supported by iOS 8, Mac OS X v10.6+, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 . Supports iPhone 5 and newer, iPad Air, iPad with Retina display (4th generation) , iPad mini with Retina display , iPad mini and newer, iXpand Drive app and iOS 8.2 required. Available for download from the App Store. iOS 8.2 required. Setup automatic backup within app settings. Support for .MP4, .MOV video formats. DRM-protected content cannot be streamed. Check with the content provider for playback restrictions
Easily manage your photos and videos with the iXpand drive app
Connector: USB Type A
Specifications
Capacity
128GB
Connector Type (iOS Device)
Flexible connector (compatible with most iPhone cases)
Connector Type (Computer)
USB Type A
Supported iOS Devices
iPhone 5 and newer, iPad Air, iPad with Retina display (4th generation), iPad mini with Retina display, iPad mini and newer
Supported OS
iOS 8.2+, Mac OS X v10.6+, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Supported Video Formats (iOS)
MP4, MOV (as supported in iOS)
Security
Password protection (supported by iOS 8+, Mac OS X v10.6+, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10)
Operating Temperature
0 to 35 degree Celsius
App Required
iXpand Drive app
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Designed with a flexible connector, allowing it to fit through most iPhone cases without removal.
- Automatically backs up photos, videos from your camera roll, and contacts for convenience.
- Supports a wide range of devices including iPhone 5 and newer, iPad Air, and various iPad mini models.
- Includes the iXpand Drive app for easy management of photos and videos.
- Features a USB Type A connector for broad compatibility with computers for file transfer.
- Offers password protection capabilities for securing your data across supported operating systems.
👎 Cons
- The flash drive only supports MP4 and MOV video formats as supported in iOS, limiting other video types.
- DRM-protected content cannot be streamed from the drive, requiring users to check content provider restrictions.
- Requires the iXpand Drive app and iOS 8.2 or newer, which means older devices or OS versions may not be fully compatible.
- Operating temperature range is limited to 0 to 35 degrees Celsius, which might restrict use in extreme climates.
- The USB Type A connector, while common, is not USB-C, which is becoming standard on newer Apple devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What devices are compatible with the SanDisk iXpand 128GB Flash Drive?
This flash drive is compatible with iPhone 5 and newer, iPad Air, iPad with Retina display (4th generation), iPad mini with Retina display, and iPad mini and newer, requiring iOS 8.2 or later.
Can I use this flash drive without removing my iPhone case?
Yes, it is designed with a flexible connector specifically to fit through most iPhone cases, allowing for convenient use.
What operating systems are supported for file transfer to/from a computer?
It supports Mac OS X v10.6+ and Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 for connecting to computers via its USB Type A connector.
Does the iXpand drive automatically back up my photos and videos?
Yes, you can set up automatic backup of photos and videos from your camera roll and contacts within the iXpand Drive app.
Can I stream any video format directly from the drive to my iPhone or iPad?
The drive supports streaming of .MP4 and .MOV video formats as supported in iOS, but DRM-protected content cannot be streamed.
Is my data secure on this flash drive?
The drive offers password protection, which is supported by iOS 8+, Mac OS X v10.6+, and Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10.
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