Transcend JetDrive Go 500S: managing photos and videos on iPhone or iPad has never been easier

Transcend JetDrive Go 500S iPad

The possibility of increasing The internal memory of both iPhone and iPad has always been one of the main struggles between users. Some defended that the internal space was more than enough and others have always missed the possibility of using external elements.

Now, together with the claim of those clients who needed external elements with which to be able to dump their data - especially photographs, videos, documents, PDF, etc. - a great family of external storage compatible with both the iPhone and the iPad was born. . And Transcend is one of the companies that bet the most on these solutions. Over the last few weeks we have been able to test one of these products. More specifically the model Transcend JetDrive Go 500S with a storage capacity of 64 GB. And then we leave you with our impressions.

Design: one of lime and one of sand

When we received the package that contained this Transcend JetDrive Go 500S we thought it was somewhat larger in size. And is that the pendrive could travel perfectly in a purse. It is small, yes, and this will make it easier to connect it to Apple equipment and that it does not stand out too much. Now, it is also true that either you have it under control at all times or it is easy for you to get lost in any bad movement and you will not hear from it again.

Therefore, what we advise you if you get this Transcend JetDrive Go 500S is that once you finish using it with the iPhone or iPad, save it directly in the pocket of the pants. Or, better yet, in the purse.

JetDrive Go 500S needs an application to work, but you will have it all

JetDrive Go 500S MFI

How well can you see in the subtitle, Transcend's pendrive needs its own application to be able to work on the iPhone or iPad —On the computer you will only have to connect it to the USB port and start downloading all the videos, photos or documents. The application is in the App Store itself. Although, the first time you connect the JetDrive Go 500S to the device with iOS, you will get a message alerting you that you must download this app.

Once downloaded and installed on your iPhone or iPad, everything will be rolled. It may seem like a hassle to have to manage all your data from a third-party app. But believe me it's all much easier and you won't need anything outside of it. That is, from it, in addition to being able to manage the storage space of the JetDrive Go 500S how best you want, it also includes an image viewer, a document viewer -you can read and consult your PDFs, for example-, as well as a video player . We tested it with MKV videos and it played it without problems; without conversions which is the most important thing. Transcend's JetDrive Go 500S is plug and play.

Take photos, Record videos, Backups and more

JetDrive Go app for iPhone

This Transcend JetDrive Go 500S - our drive is 64GB, but you also have 32 and 128GB - is an all-rounder and is ready for hard work. We explain ourselves: the first thing that its transmission speed per lightning port is 20 MB / s, while using USB 3.1 port can go up to 130MB / s, here it will always depend on our equipment and configuration. That said, we have used a MacBook Air mid 2011 and an iPhone 7 Plus. And the broadcasts have always been at a good pace.

Having said that, Loading the JetDrive Go 500S information is a very fast action. And being able to enjoy all this is also fast: enter the different sections and select what we want to do. The Transcend app divides it into three categories: JetDrive Go, Backup and Take Photo / Video.

JetDrive Go App for iPad

In the first one, we will access what we have stored inside the pendrive, regardless of its profile: image, video, document, etc. In the second option we will access the backup copies that we have made. In this section we can choose between making a backup of our photos, videos or contacts. It also offers us the possibility of making a copy of the photos that we have stored in iCloud, as well as choosing between several destinations in the cloud. And here we have been surprised that this JetDrive Go 500 also works with Instagram.

Finally, the option to take videos or photos is also a way to save time. Plus, it's one of the reasons this external storage from Transcend is this small: If you take photos or record videos from the JetDrive Go 500 app, they will be automatically saved inside the USB memory.

Editor's opinion

Transcend JetDrive Go 500S lightning

The truth is that this Transcend JetDrive Go 500S can be the perfect companion for all those who use their iPhone or iPad as a hub and they must carry a multitude of files. It can be perfectly focused for users who need a huge amount of manuals or PDF documents, as well as all those who usually travel a lot and want to always have a good library of movies or series to hand to at the moment.

Also, the size of the Transcend JetDrive Go 500S seems rather small to us, but it must also be recognized that when we use it connected to the iOS device it is a success.

Finally, we liked that the application - here the download link- be so complete; so intuitive and allows you to view all types of files without having to resort to a third-party app. That is, it will help you not to waste time: Do you want to play a video? It will. Do you want to read a PDF document? It will. Do you want to enjoy the photographs you have taken during your excursion today? It will. Simple as that. And when a product is simple to handle and works perfectly, they always have that extra that makes it eye-catching. In addition, its price is not exorbitant. In Amazon you can find for 60 euros —Always talking about the 64GB version.

Transcend JetDrive Go 500S
  • Editor's rating
  • 4.5 star rating
60
  • 80%

  • Integrated
    Publisher: 70%
  • Speed
    Publisher: 90%
  • Usability
    Publisher: 98%
  • Price quality
    Publisher: 90%

Pros and Cons of the Transcend JetDrive Go 500

Pros

  • Good transmission speed
  • Easy drive
  • Download Instagram photos
  • Free content management app
  • Includes port protectors
  • Allows you to view content directly from the app: videos, photos and documents
  • Compatible with devices with iOS 9.0 and later

Cons

  • Somewhat reduced size


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