For the Android users, the memory limitation may not be a
serious problem because majority of Android devices have been equipped with a
microSD slot for storage expansion, but not so for iPhone users.
The most common solution to do is by using the cloud storage
service, but some users feel uncomfortable if they have to constantly rely on internet
connection when trying to access multimedia contents. For that, the storage
device like SanDisk iXpand is created.
iXpand is basically a flash drive that's compatible with
iPhone, enabling users to store and retrieve data easily. The new version of
iXpand has much more compact dimension than its predecessor; the size is almost
the same with the USB flash drive in general.
It can be plugged into a PC or Mac with ease via the USB 3.0
connection. At the other end, there is a flexible Lightning connector to
connect to iOS devices, either iPhone or iPad.
Users need to install the iXpand companion app first. It
stores a number of interesting features. The photos and videos taken with
iPhone can be directly sent to iXpand shortly after it is connected.
Furthermore, users can also directly access the multimedia
contents without having to move files from iPhone to iXpand first. As long as
the format is compatible, it's ready to play the audio and video files stored
in iXpand.
SanDisk iXpand is offered in four variants: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64
GB and 128 GB. The prices range between $50 - $130.