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SanDisk’s new iXpand flash drive w/ Lightning connector now comes in 128GB for $149

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In addition to announcing its first-ever thumb drive with an integrated USB Type-C connector, SanDisk is also introducing a new higher-capacity version of its recently released iXpand flash drive for iPhone and iPad.

Featuring an integrated Lightning connector and companion app for iPhone and iPad, the new 128GB capacity adds to the 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB options already available.

The SanDisk iXpand also comes with a companion app available on the App Store that allows for management of files, as well as streaming and viewing files on an iOS device from the connected drive:

It launches when the iXpand Flash Drive is plugged into an iPhone or iPad and can be configured to automatically sync photos and videos from the camera roll to the drive. In addition, users can store their favorite movies on the iXpand Flash Drive and instantly play them directly from the drive on their iPhone or iPad. Most popular movie formats [including] non-native and PC-friendly ones, like AVI & WMV, are supported — saving time, effort and complexity of converting video formats.

iXpand starts at $60 and the new 128GB model will sell for $149.99. It’s available on the company’s website now, and later through retailers. The lower capacity models are currently available on Amazon.

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Comments

  1. mpias3785 - 9 years ago

    Why, at this late date, are drives like this only available as USB 2.0? USB 3.0 drives aren’t that much more expensive. Soon some company will start selling USB 3.0 versions at reasonable prices and make all these overpriced ripoffs obsolete overnight.

  2. Winski - 9 years ago

    The iXpand 128 gb device IS NOT AVAILABLE on the San Disk US website. What now ??

  3. Winski - 9 years ago

    Here is a copy of a conversation I had TODAY, 3/2/2015 with a San Disk Customer Service rep. HE doesn’t believe they even have the THREE sizes advertised on their own web site, much less a NEW 128gb. Must be the first customer service organization based on Mars.

    Chat
    Terminate the Chat Disconnect Send an ‘Off The Record’ message Print the Transcript
    Status: Connected
    Ryan K. (Listening)
    Ryan K.: Hello, I’ll be your SanDisk Customer Care Specialist for today and I’ll be assisting you. One moment please while I look into your question.
    Ron B: Ryan?
    Ryan K.: Ron, I apologize for delayed response.
    Ron B: Can I buy the San Disk iXpand 128 on your site?
    Ryan K.: I want to tell you that we have maximum 64 GB capacity for iXpand drive. We do not have 128 GB capacity in iXpand drive.
    Ron B: That’s certainly NOT what your website says AND the media that follows you. On the http://www.imore.com web site, it SPECFICALLY STATES that I can buy the iXpand 128 on your site. Is that media outlet AND your web site wrong??
    Ryan K.: Ron, please allow me a moment. I will check this detail at My end as we have only 2 capacity for our SanDisk iXpand flash drives.
    Ron B: Last night it said you had THREE. NOW, it should say you have FOUR. WHAT’S the story??
    Ryan K.: Thank you for your patience Ron.
    Ryan K.: Ron I want to tell you that we do not manufacture iXpand in 128 GB capacity. We have only 32 GB and 64 GB capacity in iXpand.
    Ron B: You might want to explore a bit further…. http://9to5mac.com/2015/03/01/sandisks-new-ixpand-flash-drive-w-lightning-connector-now-comes-in-128gb-for-149/
    Ryan K.: Ron, unfortunately I am not able to access this link at my end but I want to tell you that we do not manufacture iXpand in 128 GB capacity, however I will check the details later and send you the confirmation on your email address “rbaldwin@rmi.net”, if you want.
    Ron B: Then YOUR DATA is WRONG !
    Ryan K.: I apologize Ron, I can understand the inconvenience but at this moment I really cant say as I am not able to access this link but I will surely check this later at my end and send you the the update on your email and again I will say that we have only 32 GB and 64 GB capacity in iXpand.
    Ryan K.: Are you still with me, Ron?
    Ryan K.: We are not getting any response from your end, please acknowledge or we will disconnect the chat.
    Ron B: Yup..
    Ryan K.: Is there anything else I may assist you with?
    Ron B: Just update your data. YOUR web site says you have 3 sizes and now the rest of the marketplace thinks you have 4. That’s the link I sent you. Best get your marketing people involved.

    • Jordan Kahn - 9 years ago

      Hey- Looks like they are slow to update the site. They mention the 128GB on their site here: http://www.sandisk.com/products/usb/drives/ixpand/

      And from their press release: “The 128GB drive is available immediately at http://www.SanDisk.com, and will available next month at leading retailers worldwide.”

      Should be available soon.

      • Winski - 9 years ago

        NOW, on the web site for $199. VERIFY your data please BEFORE pushing the ‘publish’ button…

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Jordan writes about all things Apple as Senior Editor of 9to5Mac, & contributes to 9to5Google, 9to5Toys, & Electrek.co. He also co-authors 9to5Mac’s Logic Pros series.