SanDisk iXpand drive review: selfie backups for your iOS device

As much as you may love your Apple iPhone or iPad, it’s limited storage capabilities can be a problem. Like others that have come before it, SanDisk has developed an expandable storage solution for iOS devices. The question is: should you pick it up over the competition?

The SanDisk iXpand flash drive is a rather simple device in its presentation and design. The drive has a male USB 3.0 port on one end and a male Lightning connector on the other. These two are connections are joined by a bendable plastic hinge. It doesn’t move naturally and feels as though it may cause problems after extensive use. Couple that with the decision to coat it in a rubber substance that easily picks up too much dirt — like jam toast falling on the kitchen floor.