The more devices you have, the more
challenging it can be to ensure everything you have is safe, secure, and
organized. One of the leading creators of digital storage and memory is
taking note of this increasing need for data across devices, and is
hoping to reinvent how that data is shared.
The U.S. based company SanDisk has just launched two new USB
pendrives: The SanDisk Ultra Dual USB -- a flash drive which features a
Micro-USB and USB 2.0 connector -- and SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0. The
Ultra Dual USB Drive is priced at around Rs.1199 to Rs.3800 for 16GB to
64GB storage respectively.
The SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 is priced at
around Rs.16,388 and comes with 128GB of storage space.
The Ultra Dual USB flash drive has been designed exclusively for
Android users. A user can directly plug the drive into their smartphones
and tablets which gives them extra storage to save photos, videos,
documents and any other data. The device needs to have OTG (On-The-Go)
support. Users who carry a lot of data around and wish to seamlessly use
it with their smart devices will find the device very convenient and
handy.


Demonstrating the speed of SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0, at a launch
event in New Delhi, Anand Chaudhary, Training & Development Manager,
SanDisk Corporation said, "Usually a 1GB file that takes almost 4
minutes to copy to a USB 2.0 flash drive will now only take 12 seconds
using the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0." SanDisk claims write speeds of
up to 240MB/s and read speeds up to 260MB/s. It comes in an aluminium
metal casing. SanDisk has included SecureAccess software with the
Extreme PRO which provides 128-bit AES encryption and password
protection to users who wish to keep their files secure in case the
flash drive is stolen or lost. The company is giving a lifetime limited
warranty with the product.
But in order to fully use the Extreme PRO USB 3.0 to its potential, a
user must have USB 3.0 powered USB ports. On a standard USB 2.0 port,
the Extreme PRO works just like a regular USB 2.0 flash drive.
Of the two products launched, the Sandisk Ultra Dual USB could
perhaps become more popular because of its affordable price and
functionalities.
"The SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive provides a simple, convenient way
to offload and backup files from smartphones and tablets – with the
peace of mind that comes with the trusted SanDisk brand," says Rajesh
Gupta, Country Manager India, SanDisk Corporation.
The SanDisk Ultra Dual USB is a USB 2.0 based flash drive that comes
with two connectors on each end. One is a standard USB connector for
regular use with PCs and laptops while the other micro USB port can be
connected to an Android smartphone or a tablet with OTG support. It
would have been great if SanDisk had manufactured the Dual USB drive
with USB 3.0 support; which would have increased data transfer speed.

SanDisk’s Ultra Dual USB Drive isn’t the first flash drive that
supports Android devices. Sony had already launched such flash drives in
December last year, which come in 8,16 and 32GB storage capacity. But
the one area where SanDisk excels in is the Android file manager, which
it provides on the Google Play Store.
The app, called SanDisk Memory Zone is
available on the store for free. The app is an excellent file manager for Android phones. It provides an easy to use, well designed interface.