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USB key test for iPhone and iPad Hootoo: good ideas but ...

test-avis-cle-usb-pour-iphone-et-ipad-hootoo.jpgWe started
In recent months the test of several memoir extensions for iPhone and iPad.
We were able to see fairly different solutions proposed by Lexar
With a USB key/lightning hereThen
A charging cable which also serves as a memory extension there.

Today, it is a solution of another brand that has passed between our
hands that we will discover together. This is the Hootoo key in its
Version 32 GB, a certified "Made for iPhone" (MFI) accessory by Apple.

So let's see its use and just as important, the software component
who accompanies him:

Premier contact

Delivered in a small design cardboard box, the key appears quite fine and
Elegant.

Each of the two doses is protected by a plastic cover, it is
itself covered with a plastic film to be removed.

Once the turnkey, it appears very light. For good reason, even if
The aspect recalls aluminum, it is actually plastic. It's a shame to
aluminum or a slightly heavier plastic would have given a more feeling
Great robustness. But it remains an impression, no breakage or problem has
was to deplore during his test.

The use is obvious, just remove the cap on the side of the
taking that we want to use: USB for the computer, Lightning for
A connection to iPhone or iPad.

There is then a very positive point: the caps remain united
key thanks to a flexible fixing. It doesn't seem much, but
This will undoubtedly avoid many users an inevitable loss and
fast ! Conversely, the fixings are cut to the milmetre and can
Brake to fuck him.

Utilisation

On a computer, the key is used like any USB key. She is
recognized and seen as a classic volume.

To be able to use the key on iPhone or iPad, it is necessary as for all
peripherals of this type without exception, install an application on the
machine. This is also suggested during the first connection. By the
continuation, the insertion of the key proposes to launch this same
application.

Before looking into it, it should be noted an important point. The taking
Lightning of the key is very close to plastic, itself relatively
wide: this means that certain enveloping shells do not allow
its insertion. It is unfortunately a classic with these accessories.


The app is called IplugMate and is available for free here on the app
store

For these accessories, it is quality and options offered by this
companion application on which the comfort of use really depends and which can be
make the difference.

The application offers an interface in French even if some small
spelling faults remaining. It allows you to explore your choice
The iPhone (photos, videos, local folders at the app) or the contents of the key. Of the
PDF files are also present, this is the instructions
of use.

The app allows you to save your contacts, but also the photos and videos,
It allows you to create folders, to copy and paste files since and
Towards the key. Other options such as playing PDF type files, but also
The resumption of a video where we left it. The video files that we have been able to
test all worked, while it is possible to use the readers
third parties as VLC for reading if you prefer (either in streaming or in
transfer). STOT SHARING AND CALL OPTIONS ALSO
Available for photos for example.

As with the other keys tested until then, we have measured the speed
(same computer, same file) and this gives a speed much lower than
previous models of iPhone/iPad keys.

So for the transfer of a 1.48 GB file

  • From MacBook Air to key: 1 min 32 s (55 seconds with the cable
    Lexar, 58 seconds with the Lexar key)
  • from the key to the iPhone 6: 1 min 42 s (against 50 seconds for the
    other keys tested)

We therefore see a lower transfer speed in half to the competition,
It's not nothing!

And while we talk about other solutions, small photo
comparative :

Conclusion

In the end, a rather well thought out key, of simple design, but which does not
may not be used with all protections. If the associated application
is rather complete, we regret an inferior flow compared to others
Solutions sold at a comparable or even inferior rate.

The +

  • caps cannot be lost thanks to a fixing

THE -

  • A transfer/writing speed far from being up to others
    solutions
  • the price

The HOOTOO USB key for iPhone and
iPadreceives the note from3,5Stars out of 5
par iPhon.fr


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Equal: AG Tescience

founder of the site. IT engineer and specialist in the Internet where he has held various positions of responsibility, Laurent has been passionate about mobility since the arrival of "PDAs" in the 90s. Journalist for 4 years for Team Palmtops magazine (Posse Presse) and author of several works on the iPad at PEARSON.

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