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SANDISK - Connect 16GB USB 2.0 Type A Wireless Flash Drive - Black

Model:: SDWS4-016G-A46; |
SKU:: 9208258

40%

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Customers are delighted by the wireless feature of the Connect 16GB USB 2.0 Type A Wireless Flash Drive. They appreciate the innovative concept behind the product.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Nice idea but doesn't work
Kantu Posted 10 years ago
I bought three of these as gifts because I liked the concept behind them. Trouble is that the application to connect to my phone and/or iPad does not recognize the drive. My phone connects to the drive but the app doesn't 'see' the drive in order to transmit data to it. I have searched for other apps to no avail and will now have to contact Sandisk for help.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Decent Flashdrive
GRogers Posted 10 years ago
I could never get the mobile app to work with it!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
nice technology
chuffman15 Posted 8 years ago
i like this item, its a little hard to set up but its really cool
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Pros & Cons
UpDraftHiker Posted 10 years ago
I will start off this review with the wireless drive's positive features, then its drawbacks, followed with my personal reasoning behind why. Pros: 1) Fairly decent wireless range; without much of speed throttling. Going through walls, < 90 foot range. < 340 foot range with a direct line of sight (excluding glass). 2) Its overall concept -- being compatible with both iOS and Android mobile operating systems -- extending the storage of a one's smart phone to a hardlined Internet-free and very personal "cloud drive" through a Wi-Fi medium. 3) Universal adaptivness between different hardware types (computer itself - Intel Macintosh and Intel Non-Macintosh) and operating systems (Mac OS and Microsoft). 4) High-rate download (Read) speeds. CONS: 1) Poor battery life. Less than 1hr 30min with continual use. 2) Dreadfully slow upload (write) speeds. < 2Mbps. 3) Outdated USB technology; still utilizing USB 2.0 hardware. 4) Over priced for an entry level wireless drive. 5) Repetitive concept; anyone can make this drive with a basic USB drive plugged into the back of a Wi-Fi box; though it is not realistically portable.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quick Setup and Easy to Use.
ninelives1972 Posted 8 years ago
I love this product. It was a breeze to setup and throw files on from some of my updated devices that do not have external storage. IT can connect directly to your network and then the app maps your data onto it so you don't lose your internet connection while using the device. I really like this concept and think that Sandisk implemented it well.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Page 1 1-5 of 5 reviews

Nice idea but doesn't work

Kantu Posted 10 years ago

I bought three of these as gifts because I liked the concept behind them. Trouble is that the application to connect to my phone and/or iPad does not recognize the drive. My phone connects to the drive but the app doesn't 'see' the drive in order to transmit data to it. I have searched for other apps to no avail and will now have to contact Sandisk for help.

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Decent Flashdrive

GRogers Posted 10 years ago

I could never get the mobile app to work with it!!

nice technology

chuffman15 Posted 8 years ago

i like this item, its a little hard to set up but its really cool

I would recommend this to a friend

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Pros & Cons

UpDraftHiker Posted 10 years ago

I will start off this review with the wireless drive's positive features, then its drawbacks, followed with my personal reasoning behind why. Pros: 1) Fairly decent wireless range; without much of speed throttling. Going through walls, < 90 foot range. < 340 foot range with a direct line of sight (excluding glass). 2) Its overall concept -- being compatible with both iOS and Android mobile operating systems -- extending the storage of a one's smart phone to a hardlined Internet-free and very personal "cloud drive" through a Wi-Fi medium. 3) Universal adaptivness between different hardware types (computer itself - Intel Macintosh and Intel Non-Macintosh) and operating systems (Mac OS and Microsoft). 4) High-rate download (Read) speeds. CONS: 1) Poor battery life. Less than 1hr 30min with continual use. 2) Dreadfully slow upload (write) speeds. < 2Mbps. 3) Outdated USB technology; still utilizing USB 2.0 hardware. 4) Over priced for an entry level wireless drive. 5) Repetitive concept; anyone can make this drive with a basic USB drive plugged into the back of a Wi-Fi box; though it is not realistically portable.

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Quick Setup and Easy to Use.

ninelives1972 Posted 8 years ago

I love this product. It was a breeze to setup and throw files on from some of my updated devices that do not have external storage. IT can connect directly to your network and then the app maps your data onto it so you don't lose your internet connection while using the device. I really like this concept and think that Sandisk implemented it well.