SanDisk launches 200GB wireless stick at Rs 9,990 in India

Global leader in flash storage solutions SanDisk on Friday launched 200GB SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick for faster transfer speed enabling users to store thousands of photos and videos and share them easily.

The 200GB SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick will initially be exclusively available at Amazon.in for Rs 9,990 and then extended to other channels in a phased manner.

"With the explosion of content, people need more advanced storage solutions to keep up with the volume and quality of the photos, videos and files they are creating on their mobile devices," said Rajesh Gupta, country manager -- India & SAARC, SanDisk said in a statement.

"Our goal is to deliver innovative, intuitive offerings that help them capture life's great moments without worrying about storage limitations," he added.

The SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick features the SanDisk Connect app, which enables nearly effortless management of content between devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android devices, Fire tablets, Mac and PCs -- offered via password-protected WiFi connectivity.

The app has been updated to support sharing of content on large displays via AirPlay with Apple TV, and Google Chromecast and Amazon Fire TV, as well as 3D Touch on iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.

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