SanDisk Wireless Flash Key

SanDisk Corporation expanded its mobile storage portfolio with a wireless mobile flash drive, the Connect Wireless Stick.

This drive enables sharing, transferring and accessing of photos and videos between mobile devices and computers. Building on the company’s Connect Wireless family, the Connect Wireless Stick features a higher capacity, up to 128GB, a new app and compact design.

The Connect Wireless Stick gives consumers more freedom to save and access photos, videos and other files from their favorite Wi-Fi-enabled devices ⁽¹⁾. As consumers continue to embrace premium mobile features such as high-quality photo capture and Full HD video, company’s wireless storage device is designed to meet their quickly growing storage needs, at an affordable price. The availability of up to 128GB of capacity allows users to double their mobile storage for greater flexibility on the go.

“We live in an era where we are truly living a mobile lifestyle. We use our devices to capture life’s moments, and work in a way that was never before possible – all of which has created the need for a new generation of mobile storage,” said Dinesh Bahal, VP, product marketing, SanDisk. “The SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick is designed to give people a simple, intuitive way to save and access all of the great content they create and consume across multiple devices, without breaking the bank.“

Share wirelessly with multiple devices
The Connect Wireless Stick works with smartphones, tablets and computers ⁽¹⁾. Whether in a briefcase or in a pocket, the drive allows users to wirelessly access media or transfer large files; save and share photos and videos; or stream HD videos and music ⁽²⁾ to and from mobile devices – up to three at a time. It is capable of supporting a single stream for up to 4.5 hours on a single charge ⁽³⁾. With its USB connector, users can connect directly to a computer to save and transfer files instantly. The delivers access that empowers users to take control of their content anytime, anywhere.

Connect app for iOS
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App experience
The stick features an intuitive app, the company’s Connect app, which enables management of content between people’s favorite devices ⁽⁴⁾ including, iOS and Android devices; Fire tablets; and Macs and PCs – all via password-protected Wi-Fi connectivity. Available for download through the App Store, Google Play Store and Amazon Appstore for Android, the new app enables other cool features like auto-backup of photos and videos from the camera roll to the drive.

Pricing and availability
The Connect Wireless Stick features a one year warranty ⁽⁵⁾ is available at Amazon, BestBuy.com and SanDisk.com in capacities of 16, 32, 64 and 128GB at U.S. MSRPs ranging from $29.99-$99.99 (or 37€-100€ in France at retails like Amazon, FNAC, LDLC, RueDuCommerce.)

⁽¹⁾ Compatibility: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4Ghz capable device. Mobile device: iOS version 8.0 or higher. Other Wi-Fi enabled devices: a web browser, WebDAV client. PC or Mac: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Mac OS 10.6 or higher
⁽²⁾ Some DRM-protected content cannot be streamed. Check with the content provider for playback restrictions. HD (1,280×720) video support may vary based on host device, file attributes and other factors.
⁽³⁾ Based on streaming 720p content at 2mbps to one device; actual life and performance may vary depending upon usage and settings; battery not replaceable.
⁽⁴⁾ App available for download on the App Store, Google Play store and Amazon Appstore for Android.
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