256G Flash Drive for iPhone - MFi Certified 4 in 1 Portable Type-C/Micro USB/Lightning/USB Stick External Storage for iPhone/iPad/Android/Smartphone/Laptop/PC

Hello everyone! Sean 'The Reviewer' Chao here with another review for you! Today, I’m checking out the MTAKYI 2 in 1 USB-C & Lightning SD Card Reader. This little gadget has become a must-have for my tech arsenal.Aesthetics -- First off, this card reader has a sleek and compact design. It’s lightweight and portable, making it easy to toss in your bag or pocket. The black finish gives it a professional look, so it fits right in with my other tech gear.Functionality -- Now, let’s talk functionality. This reader supports both SD and microSD cards, and I was impressed with the 5Gbps transfer speed. It’s plug-and-play, which means I can quickly access my photos and files on my iPhone or iPad without any hassle. The dual slots are a game changer!Durability -- In terms of durability, the build quality feels solid. The connectors are robust, and I’ve had no issues with wear and tear after several uses. It seems like it can handle daily use without breaking a sweat.Extras -- I also appreciate the OTG function, which adds versatility. It’s a handy tool for anyone who needs to transfer files on the go.This earns Sean Seal of Approval!

I have a 2022 Rav4 and still have to plug in my iPhone to get CarPlay. I was getting annoyed with a regular cord. A 3-foot cord just looked messy and got tangled. Any shorter and I couldn't pick up the phone to read it.This coiled cord can even reach those in the backseat, leaning forward of course. Then it springs back, taking less space and not tangling. Connects to my info system with no issues and there is no data lag. There's even a light at the lighting end to find easily in the dark. Plus the set came with 2 cords. I shared it with a friend who also loves it.

I got this for my car as a way of keeping from having long unsightly cables going everywhere, it gives you the flexibility to charge and it has some nice give to it, but it will tightly coil back up when not needed. The cable quality itself is very good, it feels well made and had no issues with connecting it or using it. I think the big thing I like about it mostly is that it really does help keep your cables organized which is a major plus especially in the car.On the negatives, the only real issue I had was if you're far away on it there is some resistance with it trying to pull back, not a huge thing, but something to be aware of, but if you're close to it, it's fine. I think this is a minor trade off, but I could see that being a deal breaker for some.Overall, would say strongly recommend if you're looking for a way to keep cords organized in your car. I feel it's well made, and think it does a good job of providing power to my devices and it just works!

I have multiple devices where some use the SD cards and others use the microSD cards. One of my laptops has no card slots (very inexpensive laptop). It is nice to have an adapter that will accept either size card. I tested with a 16GB microSD as well as a 128GB microsSD and a 16GB SD cards. Read and writes on a laptop and multiple desktop systems went flawlessly and at speeds expected on the USB 3 ports. I like that there is a door at the end of the drive that protects an inserted microSD card from getting bumped/broken.It is really nice that you can access both an SD and microSD at the same time, important on laptops where you may only have 2 or 3 USB ports.I will mention (but I am not downgrading for this) that I was not able to get an SD or MicroSD card to work with the USB port on my car stereo system. My car stereo is very finicky as some brands of USB drives just don't get recognized by the stereo or are very unreliable. In most cases, I believe this is the fault of the car stereo system. I only mention this because you may encounter an issue like this with non-computer devices.The rotating shield is made of plastic but seems pretty hefty. The body of the unit is plastic (including the door that covers the microSD card. The entire unit seems well made. There is an activity light near the USB connector that is unobtrusive.I think this is a good buy.

These lightning cables appear well-made, with nice reinforced ends where the cable attaches to the plug.Both the USB-A end and the lightning end plug in securely and don't jiggle loose.I would prefer it if they contained the "Made-for-iPhone" (MFi) chip which prevents too much current from flowing from the charger to the phone. I guess I trust my car enough not to send a surge to my phone.In the car, coiled cables are the way to go - they have enough stretch if the passenger wants to unmount the phone and hold it by hand, but when mounted there's no loose cable between the phone and the outlet.