Price / Where to Buy
USD: $39/53/90 for 32/64/128GB – Transcend JetDrive Go 300S
PHP: TBA
Whatever your reason maybe for choosing an Apple iOS devices, you’ve accepted the fact that it will be forever locked to Apple’s specifications particularly in storage. Even with the announcement of 128GB models, the price increase sometimes just isn’t worth to justify the capacity increase and while some may be comfortable enough with the 16GB models, many of us appreciate the camera quality of iPhones or the ease-of-use of their iPads… which ends up either having them filled-up with selfies or videos. 16GB just won’t cut it for these people.
Thankully though Apple has opened up their devices for storage expansion add-ons and today we’re going to take a look at a pair of such products from Transcend with the JetDrive Go series of flash drives featuring dual-interfaces that can go from your Lightning connector and directly to your PC. In this review we have the JetDrive Go 300S, a traditional flash drive that doubles as an instant upgrade to your internal iOS storage with its built-in dual interface. Read on!
Features
- A flash drive made for iPhone, iPad and iPod
- Apple MFI-certified
- Dual connector design: Lightning + USB 3.1 Gen 1
- High-quality metallic body
- The extended design on the lightning connector allows for easy plug-in
- Play music and videos directly from the Jet Drive Go 300 through Jet Drive Go App
- Supports a variety of file formats
- Back up right away with one touch
Closer Look
The Trancend JetDrive Go 300S is a traditional sized USB flash drive with a special Lightning connector at one end. The Lighting connector itself is raised to support cases for your iOS device. The main body itself is lined with a metal finish available in Silver, Gold and Rose Gold. Two clear caps are included to cover the ends of the flash drive.
User Experience & Conclusion
Performance-wise, this device delivers decent USB3.0 speeds which we feel translates just about the same for the Lightning connector. Generally, these products are intended more for their functionality rather than performance and the convenience of easily increasing storage space is a convenience that many Apple users will appreciate.
Transcend provides the free JetDrive Toolbox to easily manage and maintain files on your flash drive and the utility allows automated backup of your existing data as well as new ones so you always have your data safe with Transcend.
Ultimately, the Transcend JetDrive Go 300S flash drive is a convenient and easy upgrade for anyone looking to increase their iOS device storage instantly without having to purchase a new phone or remove files which you may need soon. It is the bare essential version of the JDG500s and its more premium offering but provides a more cost-effective way to improve your storage without compromising your budget.
Price / Where to Buy
USD: $39/53/90 for 32/64/128GB – Transcend JetDrive Go 300S
PHP: TBA
We give it our B2G Recommend Award!