Price / Where to Buy
USD: $48/62/99 for 32/64/128GB – Transcend JetDrive Go 500
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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 500S, the premium, all-metal offering which exudes a really high-class feel. Read on!
Features
- Apple MFI-certified (made for iPhone/iPad/iPod)
- Dual connector design: Lightning + USB 3.1 Gen 1
- Features a streamlined style of casing made out of metallic zinc
- An extended design on the lightning connector for easy plug-in
- Supports a variety of file formats
- Play music and videos directly from the JetDrive Go 500 through JetDrive Go App
- Back up right away with one touch
- Shoot and save
Closer Look
The Trancend JetDrive Go 500S is encased in an all-metal body with a raised Lightning connector on one end and a traditional USB3.0 on the other end. A pair of caps are included for the device to protect them from foreign debris and there’s an included loop to keep the flash drive with you. The JetDrive Go 500S comes in Silver and Gold to match your iPhone and its overall size is the same as most thumb drives which makes it quite compact.
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.
Overall, the Transcend JetDrive Go 500S 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. The premium quality build is excellent and matches well with the new iPhones. If you want more storage for your iOS device and want it to be as premium as your phone, the Transcend JetDrive Go 500S is easily a top choice.
Price / Where to Buy
USD: $48/62/99 for 32/64/128GB – Transcend JetDrive Go 500
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We give it our B2G Recommend Award!