Flash
drive for iPhone/iPad.…
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BOB SKIDMORE
CORRESPONDENT
Many readers have asked, “How do I save my photos
& videos that are on my iPhone or iPad”. Well one way is to transfer them
to a computer that has iPhoto installed. iPhoto comes standard on MAC computers
and is a downloadable program from Apple compatible with most PC’s. While the
process is easy it can be time consuming and somewhat confusing to those
unfamiliar with the process. iXpand
by Sandisk may offer a unique solution no matter what operating system or
platform you may have access to.
iXpand is a flash drive
accessory specifically designed to mate up with the iPhone or iPad and your
computer. It’s currently available in 16, 32, 64 and 128GB memory capacities
that match the capacity of your iPhone or iPad’s built-in memory.
(TIP: The
number of photos you can store depends on the memory capacity of the iXpand and
the size of each picture. Picture size can range from 72kb to several
megabytes.)
iXpand includes an
extended flexible lightning connector and a standard USB-A male connector easily
making connection to/from your iPhone/iPad to your computer. Your devices must
have iOS 7.1 or higher.
(TIP: Your
iPhone or iPad device must have a lightning connector. Lightning to 30 pin
adapters will not work. Older devices use the thirty-pin connector, so check
first before purchasing, or upgrade your device.)
The transfer is simple, but does require downloading
the FREE Sandisk iXpand Sync app from the App Store. Once you have this app
downloaded simply plug in the iXpand
via the flexible lightning connector, click on the Sync app and follow the
instructions. Your transfer of your photos and video clips will take place very
quickly. When your material is downloaded you can remove the iXpand. You are now ready to transfer
the media to your computer. Creating a folder on your desktop and labeling it
makes for the perfect destination. Plug the iXpand into one of the female USB-A ports on your computer. iXpand will now show up as an external
drive on your computer. Drag or select the contents to the newly created folder
and the transfer will take place. Once the transfer is complete I would suggest
erasing the content on the iXpand so
you’ll be ready for making the next transfer/backup. You may want to burn a DVD
or CD as an additional backup or for easy sharing with others. You can also
watch popular format videos directly from your drive as well.
(TIP: You
can leave the previous material on the iXpand, but when you move it to your
computer again you will be transferring the old and the new media which will
result in a lot of duplication. You may also want to consider deleting the
photos and videos on your iPhone/iPad as well thus freeing up memory on these
devices.)
You can use the iXpand
on other iPhone/iPads as long as you install the app on these devices. Your
family and friends will be your best clients!
GADGETEER’s RATING: ★★★★★
MSRP: $59.99 - $169.99
depending on memory capacity desired
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credits: Sandisk
Bob Skidmore is a freelance
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review so as not to waste the reader’s time, thus the reason for many superior
ratings.
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