SanDisk Ultra is the first Type-C flash drive from SanDisk, designed for next generation devices. USB Type-C is fast becoming the default standard USB port, thanks to aggressive push by Android device makers. The SanDisk Ultra USB Type-C flash drive will be available in capacities of 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB with U.S. MSRPs of $19.99, $29.99, $49.99 and $79.99, respectively.
Thanks to USB 3.1 support, the flash drive can reach 150MB/s bandwidth. The Ultra drive comes in a retractable design and like all other Type-C devices, the drive is reversible. SanDisk also offers Memory Zone Android application from which you can access the content (free, available on Google Play Store).
“USB Type-C connectors could be a game-changer, as they offer significant benefits to consumers, such as a slim design and reversible plug orientation,” said IDC research VP Shane Rau. “We’ve already seen a considerable increase over the past year when the connector began showing up on new products from major devices manufacturers. As demand increases, we expect more and more solutions to hit the market, such as the SanDisk Ultra USB Type-C Flash Drive.”
“We expect to see many new USB Type-C supported devices released in 2016,” said Dinesh Bahal, vice president, product marketing, SanDisk. “As more consumers purchase ultra-mobile PCs, smartphones and tablets that feature this new, more advanced USB standard, it is critical to offer a complete ecosystem of compatible products. New offerings, like our SanDisk Ultra USB Type-C Flash Drive, will give consumers the capabilities they’ve come to expect from traditional Type A ports, but with the added benefit of better performance.”
