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Test of the RAVPower 64 GB Lightning USB 3.0 key: when iPhone and iPad storage and charging become one!

Use a
removable storage media for your iPhone or iPad can be used to
different uses: save your photos locally, transfer them without
internet content between macOS and iOS, or simply increase the
mobile device storage. There are a multitude of possibilities for
is interested in this kind of accessory, as we saw in
our selection which lists more than 25. From Wi-Fi hard drive to media player
Lightning microSD card, the solutions are numerous. RAVPower offers
in particular, under the appearance of asimple charging cable, a
64 GB USB storage extension. What to help with in case of memory
saturated:

Certified by Apple (MFi) and announced as capable of storing and reading photos,
music, videos and documents via a companion app, this RAVPower solution
seems rather well endowed. We were able to get our hands on a copy for
andtest complet. So here we go for a complete examination of the
beast underall its seams:

Premier contact

In the box, RAVPower provides the USB storage cable and a small
rubber accessory allowing the cable to be folded back on itself to
form a sort of C.

Attaching the cable in this way helps to limit its bulk within a certain
measurement once connected to the iPad or iPhone. It's up to everyone to see if this
is better suited or not, the fact remains that the idea of ​​providing the piece of
rubber to allow this possibility is commendable.

The cable is about as long as an iPhone 8, or 13 cm. On the one hand, we
finds a classic Lightning socket, on the other, a USB 3.0 socket quite
thick.

The cable itself is covered with black rubber and constructed while
plastic, ends aside. He breathessolidity,
even if thefinishingis not exemplary.

Utilisation

Like the USB socket, the Lightning socket is not the thinnest.
Thus, connecting it to an iPhone or iPad without a case will be hassle-free,
but certain protections stick as close as possible to the openings, including the port
Lightning, cancause a problem.

On the USB side on the other hand, on a MacBook, no problem to report for the
neighboring USB port, in the sense that the USB connection of the cable is quite large,
but ultimately rather thin in width.

A companion app must be downloaded to the iOS device to manage content
of the RAVPower cable. This is the appiPlugmate,
available here on the App Store.

This provides an interfacebasic, clear, and
different features. Useful not only for transferring content
between the key and the iPhone or iPad, it can also be used as a video player,
music and photo viewer.

Automatic backup and synchronization features are
also in the game. Obviously, to read further
or editing certain files, it is possible to send any
content to dedicated apps on the iOS device, VLC control for videos
For example.

On Mac, the cable is recognized as a basic USB key and therefore displays its
folders and files in the classic way in Finder. The times of
transfers from Mac to stick or from stick to Mac have been a bit
disappointingduring testing. You will have to be patient to copy
large files, such as films of several GB, on the cable, especially without
prise USB 3.0.

Finally, like Dodocool's cable and microSD card reader
recently tested, the RAVPower solution, although also used for
recharging, does notno sync cable function.
It is therefore impossible to use it to transfer content directly via
iTunes or even install an iOS update from the Mac.

Conclusion

In the end, this RAVPower charging and storage cable has a few
assetsundeniable, including its fairly well-made companion app.
Unfortunately, and as is the case with other solutions of the same type, the
connectors, including Lightning, are quite large, which hampers the
connection to an iPhone or iPad equipped with a case.

Also, some people may miss iTunes syncing, especially when
We know that this cable already fulfills the charging function. It could have been
the unique travel companion serving as both a charging cable and a key
USB, but also sync cable with the Mac. At the price displayed, this
functionality might not havenot been too much… Damage
but it's a classic on these products, Synchro is not managed!
This remains a memory extension which can be of service to those who have
filled their machine!

Also see,others
Lightning USB sticks from the brand, in slightly different styles,
but always with careful design.

  • Strong cable
  • Design about
  • Also serves as a charging cable
  • Practical and complete iPlugmate app
  • In-app viewer for videos/music/photos

THE -

  • Slightly large Lightning connector
  • No synchronization of iPhone or iPad possible with Mac
  • File transfer times between Mac and key are a little long in USB 2
    particularly
  • Slightly austere app interface

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The 64 GB Lightning USB 3.0 key
RAVPoweris noted3,5stars out of 5 by
iPhon.fr

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By : Keleops AG

Editor-in-chief for iPhon.fr. Pierre is like Indiana Jones, looking for the lost iOS trick. Also a long-time Mac user, Apple devices hold no secrets for him. Contact: pierre[a]iphon.fr.

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