More than one year into the pandemic, and professionals across the globe have seamlessly eased into the new normal of remote working. Rather than WFH (work from home), WFA (work from anywhere) is the new norm and is expected to be the future of workplaces. This has permanently altered our professional and personal lives and enabled us to literally WFA – be it an office cubicle, your kitchen counter, your friend’s house, the beaches, or even the hills.

We are now witnessing an emerging trend of professionals finding comfort in their vacation houses across the country to take a much needed ‘workcation’. With paid cloud storage models, and internet connectively still a challenge in remote areas, having offline storage has become even more essential. Here are some leading products from brands such as WD and SanDisk to help you work seamlessly, no matter where you are:

Wake-up to the experience of a fully charged and backed-up phone

Multiple Qi-compatible devices to charge but don’t want the hassle of carrying too many wires? Don’t fret as SanDisk has got you covered. The SanDisk® Ixpand® Wireless Charger Sync is the world’s first 2-in-1 dual functionality device equipped to help you charge as well as back-up & store your data. Travel, sleep, charge, repeat and with the convenience of just one cord, back-up your precious memories to 256GB of expandable storage without changing your daily habits. Consumers looking for a fast and hassle-free charging solution can opt for the SanDisk Ixpand Wireless Charger 15W too.

The Ixpand Wireless Charger Sync is available now in 256GB* capacity with MSRP of Rs. 9999 and the Ixpand Wireless 15W Fast Charger with QC 3.0 Adapter is priced at MSRP of Rs. 2999 on Amazon India. The wireless chargers are backed by a two-year limited warranty.

Multiple devices – one solution

Transfering data between devices that use different operating systems can be a nightmare. Well, not anymore, the SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe is the perfect knight in shining armor. This is SanDisk’s first 2-in-1 flash-drive with dual Lightning and USB Type-C connectors allowing seamless access and file transfer between Type-C devices, including Android Phones, and iOS devices. Every time you’re on the move and don’t have your laptop handy to transfer content from one phone to the other, this flash drive can offer hassle free content transfer.  Another added benefit available to users of SanDisk storage devices is the SanDisk Memory Zone App. An easy and one stop solution to file and manage storage that makes backups and freeing up space much easier for the customers across their SanDisk ecosystem.  Go, globetrotter!

64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage variants | Rs 4,449, Rs 5,919 and Rs 8,999 INR respectively on Amazon India

Unlimited Storage in the palm of your hands

The SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe is designed keeping in mind the high penetration of Type-C and Android smartphone users in the country. This high performance USB allows users to transfer and back-up content between multiple Type-C and Type-A devices without any hassle. The ease of data transfer makes this the best alternative to cloud storage, as you don’t have to pay monthly subscriptions and works even when you’re crossing borders and are in a low connection zone. The next time you’re on the road and someone sends you high-res images on your non-work phone and you need to pass them along urgently without affecting the quality, you know what to do.

32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB capacities, with an introductory price of INR 856 for the 32GB version and INR 11,813 for the 1TB version

Unleash the creator in you

All work and no play indeed makes Jack a dull boy, which is why you need to relax and rejuvenate too on your next workcation. Especially, if you love going on challenging treks and nature walks – capturing scenic views through your lenses – then the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSDs are the perfect fit for you. These SSDs have a tough rubberized coating that can withstand impact and are weather-resistant built for all seasons. With an unmatched combination of superfast data transfer speeds and portability, they are purpose-built to keep up with today’s high-quality content demands. Now you can go out for a photography session amidst that spot everyone’s talking about –show off your shots to your friends back home real time by uploading that photo on your chat groups in a blink.

500GB for Rs 7,999, 1TB at Rs 12,999 and 2TB for Rs 27,499, with a 4TB model as well. The PRO version is available in 1TB for Rs 19,999 and 2TB for Rs 34,999.