Although cloud storage is the modern way to save data, sometimes nothing beats good old physical storage. But now the mix of USB-A and USB-C ports on computers and other devices means you need flash drives that can handle both ports.
The good news is that USB drives with both ports are now available, and they’re tiny, cheap, and fast.
Takeaways for the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go USB Flash Drive
- SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go Swivel USB-A/USB-C Flash Drives are available from many retailers.
- These small dual USB connectors are available in different capacities and colors.
- There is no built-in encryption, so data is vulnerable if the drive is lost or stolen.
When I say “tiny”, it’s true. These drives are so small that you can attach gigabytes of storage to your keychain.
The SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go USB Flash Drive is one of the best flash drives on the market. These keys work on a wide range of systems, from PCs to Macs, iPad Pros and Android devices, and even the iPhone 15.
Features of the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go USB Flash Drive
- 2-in-1 USB flash drive with USB Type-C and Type-A connectors.
- Seamlessly move your content between your smartphone, tablets, Mac, and computers USB Type-A USB Type-C
- Automatically back up your photos using the SanDisk Memory Zone app
- Capacities range from 32 GB to 1 TB
- Compatible with Android 11 and later, iOS 10.0.2 and later, macOS v10.9 and later, and Windows 10/11.
These rotating USB drives let you get the best of both worlds: USB-C for modern systems and USB-A for older machines. This means you have a dongle that works everywhere (except on iPhones with Lightning ports) and a very convenient way to transfer data from one system to another.
All in a disc that you can hang on your key ring.
USB-C on one side… Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
Are you running out of space on your USB Type-C smartphone? Simply plug the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go into the device to access gigabytes of storage, allowing you to move files off your device and free up valuable storage space.
If that seems tedious, download the SanDisk Memory Zone app (Android only) and automatically back up your photos, videos, music, documents and contacts to the drive.
USB-A on the other end! Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
ZDNET’s purchasing advice for the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go USB flash drive
I usually recommend only carrying personal or business data on an encrypted USB drive. However, for data that isn’t private or confidential, or for drives that don’t leave your home or office, storage like the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go really comes in handy. It makes it easy to move tens or even hundreds of gigabytes from one system to another. With prices starting at 15 euros, you can’t beat the value for money on these discs.
Source: “ZDNet.com”