SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive

The SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive is a 2.53-inch tall and 1.4-inch wide USB and Lightning connector that is meant for transferring data from mobile device to mobile device or from mobile device to desktop. Available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models, the iXpand Flash Drive will come to market for $69.99 (about £44, AU$80), $79.99 (about £50, AU$90), and $119.99 (about £75, AU$140) on BestBuy.com and on SanDisk.com on November 14. The product will be available in Best Buy stores on November 16.

The iXpand houses both the USB and Lightning connector within a gray metal chassis. The Lightning connector is attached to the chassis via a rubber tube that is just flexible enough to protrude upward at a 45-degree angle into your mobile device. I broke the tube when I pulled the connector up toward my iPhone 5S port, so be careful.

The iXpand is able to store Word docs, PDFs and most other file types. So long as you have an app that can open the file on your phone, you can pretty much store and view anything on the iXpand. This is great if you want to access files ahead of a business meeting but you don't necessarily want to make room for the files on your personal phone.