Other World Computing - Best New Consumer Electronics
Company: Other World Computing
Company Description: OWC is a US-based manufacturer of storage and expansion products for creative professionals. From production-grade SSDs and external hard drives to expansion products and enterprise storage, OWC delivers workflow solutions perfectly tailored for any project. With campuses in Illinois, Texas and Nevada, OWC is committed to constant innovation, exemplary customer service, and American design.
Nomination Category: New Product & Service Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Consumer Electronics
Nomination Title: Other World Computing Copy That
Brand new product
Released: December 8, 2020
Debut Press Release: https://www.owcdigital.com/company/press-releases/owc-announces-copy-that-app-for-ios-and-ipados
Product page:https://www.owccopythat.com/
OWC Copy That isan app that lets you easily copy photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad directly to external storage devices. It gives you the ability to select what you want to copy, where you want to copy, and how you want to copy your data and is available now for iOS andiPadOS.
Whether you are a hobbyist out in the field taking nature photos, an influencer shooting daily videos, or you're just an enthusiast taking family pictures,OWCCopy That letsyoufree up storage on your device, duplicate and protect your valuable data.
Connect your iPhone or iPad to an external drive. Select thetype of mediayou want to copy and how you want to copy it. Then click the "Copy That" button, and you're done.
The smart copy functions streamline the copy process, such as excluding screenshots and selfies and deciding what you want to do with existing files.
Copy That puts you in control of your data. The settings are “sticky”. Once they are set, they become your default settings until you change them. This makes it a breeze to copy files in batches whenever you need. No longer do you have to click and click to copy photos and video.OWCCopy That makes the process quick and easy.
Link for informational video on how to use “Copy That”: https://youtu.be/xQ__xQOHeBw
Pricing:
Basic version: Free
•Transfers photos and videos to external drives
•Fast copy feature
•During copy, you can skip, replace or keep existing files
Unlocked version: $2.99
• Adds Verify copy feature
• Addsability to delete copied files from device
• Adds:product support
Availability:
Download fromApple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/owc-copy-that/id1536830655
Market performance information: not yet available
Critical Reception: Positive reviews from media and users
Customer Satisfaction: 3.8 out of 5 stars on Apple App Store
Sales met or exceeded expectation? Expectations met
Sold out of initial production runs? Not applicable, as this is an App
Copy That: Reviews and Media Coverage
Apple Insider article: https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/12/08/copy-that-app-by-owc-allows-for-easier-iphone-ipad-data-transfer-to-external-media
Digital Photography Review article: https://www.dpreview.com/news/5875418125/owc-copy-that-app-ios-ipados
Apple World Today article: https://www.appleworld.today/2020/12/09/owc-announces-copy-that-app-for-ios-and-ipados/
Cult of Mac article: https://www.cultofmac.com/729821/owc-copy-that-transfer-iphone-ipad-images-to-external-drive/
Mac Observer article: https://www.macobserver.com/cool-stuff-found/new-app-owc-copy-that/
Peta Pixel article:https://petapixel.com/2020/12/08/copy-that-is-an-app-for-quickly-and-easily-backing-up-photos-from-your-iphone/
Amateur Photographer article: https://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/latest/photo-news/new-app-for-copying-photos-from-ipad-iphone-to-external-storage-143917
Apple App store customer review: 5/5
A Godsend -"We can’t get broadband and work off our cellphones for internet. That means backing up to the cloud is difficult for us. Our photos are our most valuable files, and this allows us to safely archive them to a hard drive. Works without a hitch. Thanks for this OWC!"