Really good easy to use and does exactly what we needed it to. Does take a lot longer than we would hope though.

Not worth the money. I bought this to expand the memory of my Ipod but it regularly stops mid-track with format issues and you have to re-start the device.

In a way, the SanDisk iXpand Base reminds me of the days when we used to plug our PDAs or smartphones into our computers so all of the photos would be saved. Remember It's the same principle - plug your phone in, and those memories are backed up.

Set it and forget it - plug your phone, and the backup will start; You can swap out SD cards if you want to create multiple backups; You can still use paid cloud-based backup solutions in tandem with this; Expandable - you can use a larger SD card if your backup needs grow; Works with iPhones and...

No encryption of your photos offered

A more convenient way to back up your iPhone / iPad

Most photos are taken with smartphones these days and the last thing you want is to lose your phone and all of your precious memories. The typical route is to store your everything in the cloud but there are those who are worried about the potential security risks when it comes to online storage.

We tackle the third iteration in the iXpand lineup with the Base 256GB, an iPhone storage and charging device.

For the past couple of years now I been using an iOS device as an alternative. I had started out with an iPad mini and eventually went onto an iPhone 6S Plus and then iPhone 7 Plus last year. Being mostly an android guy, I had to sometimes get accustomed to the file management that works on iOS.

You need to charge your iPhone and/or iPad every night, and now you can simultaneously back up your photos onto the SanDisk iXpand Base.

Since its powered its much easier to use than the tiny ixpand that drains your battery.

I bought this item a little while back an am happy with the quality of this product. Ease of use and dependability make this USB a dependable little device