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| SanDisk 4 GB Cruzer Micro USB Flash Drive with U3 (SDCZ6-4096-A11) | 
 enlarge | Brand: SanDisk
Category: CE
List Price: $97.21
Buy New: $11.95
You Save: $85.26 (88%)
New (28) Used (2) from $11.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  76 reviews
Sales Rank: 98
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 2.3 x 0.8 x 0.3
nv:Type: USB Flash Drive
Memory Size: 4GB
Security: U3 Smart Technology
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: SDCZ6-4096-A11
Model: SDCZ6-4096-A11
UPC: 619659033743
EAN: 0619659033743
ASIN: B000NWVAFO
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | U3 smart enabled | | • | Retractable USB connector eliminates the need for caps | | • | Brilliant amber LED | | • | Loaded with four U3 programs | | • | Easily carry and transfer key documents, pictures, music and video clips |
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Product Description
Cruzer Micro now includes U3 smart technology. U3 technology gives you the ability to carry your files and your software on a secure USB Drive. You can have your wallpaper, preferences, favorites, profiles, and more. Everything you need for a familiar computing experience on any PC is included such as Skype exclusively. Make voice and video calls from PC to PC anywhere in the world. Cruzer Micro allows you to easily carry and transfer key documents, pictures, music and video clips from one computer to another. The new retractable USB port eliminates the need for caps and protects your USB connector. Certified Windows 2000 and XP Loaded with the following U3 programs - CruzerSync synchronization software, SignupShield password manager, SKYPE & AVAST antivirus software Dimensions - Length 2.25 x Width 0.31 x Height 0.08-inch
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| Customer Reviews: Read 71 more reviews...
 Defective after a few months July 25, 2008
I liked this product, software and all, until it quit working. I guess it worked for about 5-7 months. I used it every day at work. It started giving messages like "This device can perform faster if you connect it to a USB 2.0 port." which means it wasn't connecting at full USB 2.0 even though it IS a USB 2.0 port. It also became unstable so that if you even breathed on it, it would disconnect. That would happen no matter what PC I connected it to. Sometimes it won't connect at all and I get the "Device not recognized" message and I have to keep unplugging / plugging back in until I can access it. I simply can't trust this USB drive or give it other than a bad rating because of this.
 Compatible? Maybe, maybe not... July 24, 2008
I bought this so I could stop using CD-RW disks everytime I wanted to transfer things from one computer to another. I've owned Sandisk products before and they've all worked just fine, but this is my first "thumb drive" or flash drive or whatever they are being called.
I got the Cruzer Micro 2 with U3 4GB because 1: It was on sale for $25, and 2: I trust Sandisk for quality and performance. Turns out I was wrong.
I gave it 2 stars because it works just fine on my Vista computer, but when I plugged it into my Windows XP desktop, it gave me nothing but head aches. Desipite being listed as compatible with Windows XP, the computer doesn't know what the heck is going on when I plug it in: It doesn't launch U3, and the Launchpad or autolaunch things don't work either. What seals the deal is that the computer thinks this is a CD drive, not a US mass storage device, and therefore, unaccessible and useless, just a pretty blinking LED light.
Basically, it won't do what I want it to so it's pretty much only 50% useful to me, which doesn't sound to me like reliable, compatible, or useful. To be fair, it did work really good on my Vista machine, but since it crapped out on my XP machine, it gets docked.
On the plus side, it's small (which is good), lightweight (also good), the price is right (most places are under $30 USD), and it's got a nice bright (but ugly amber; why not blue Sandisk?) LED indicator, and a reractable USB plug (no more lost caps).
The data-transfer rates are pretty good. Sandisk doesn't list read/write/transfer speeds, but I got between 6 and 8 MBPS transferring large files (100-280 MB). A 100 MB file transferred in about 45 seconds, which is good enough for me. Read speeds are acceptable, and storage is under 4GB, measuring a true 3.78GB.
The drive also has a metal key ring attached so you could hook it to a lanyard or key chain. Good if you are like me and loose things.
It seems sturdy enough. The case is Polystyrene plastic, and it's not designed to be tossed into a backpack or a hiking bag with stuff piled on top of it, but good enough for what it's meant for. If you are going to be really rough on it, Sandisk makes a titanium cased Mirco Cruzer 2 with U3 also for about $10 USD more.
Overall, if you are in the market for a USB flash drive, BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK. It might work, but it might not and be a hassle. If it does work, it works good, but I expected more from such a respectable company.
 A lot in a little package July 19, 2008
I've had this flash drive for a few years now, and I have to say it is one of the best. I like the retractable USB because I don't have to worry about losing the cap. (Although I recently learned that the colored loop at the end of the Kingston is to hold the cap.) The U3 launchpad is really cool. You can add or remove programs as you wish and you can enable a security feature that requires a password to unlock the USB prior to use so if you lose it, no one can delete your files and steal you flash drive! I think it's easy to use (most USB drives are) but if you can't figure out how to change anything, I suggest reading the directions. It will take about 2 minutes, which is a reasonable amount of time to spend on reading.
Excellent Drive July 14, 2008
The drive does come with software that I don't use, but it doesn't mean I won't use it since some people do use it. The software is not compatible with Vista but since I don't use it, I don't care. It's not much of an inconvenience and I haven't had any problems with the device.
Only reason I'm writing this review is that I was amazed by the quality of this product. I lost it in my laundry hamper, and it unfortunately went through a heavy cycle in the washer and later on a heated cycle through the dryer. I thought the device was toast and my files lost, but that wasn't the case. My files are in tact and I'm still using the same drive a month later (hope it doesn't fail, but if it does, at least I'll know why).
A little *too* at home on my computer... July 14, 2008
First, the good news: the drive speed is okay. It is not blazingly fast by any means, but like other jump drives, it's not really intended as a hard drive replacement. If you want extra space on your hard drive, this is a reasonable option. It's nice to just be able to stick something in your pocket and be able to carry some movies or music with you to enjoy elsewhere, without having to bring CDs or an external hard drive.
Now, the bad news: the U3 software the drive comes with gets a little too comfortable on your computer. As mentioned in other reviews, it is installed automatically the first time the drive is plugged in, without asking first, and it floats annoyingly in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. Its menus consist almost entirely of ads for McAfee, Skype and others. Its eject function is rarely successful, and it almost always complains when you use the Microsoft built-in hardware remover.
Overall, it is a functional product, but it is less well-behaved and much creepier than comparable drives from Kingston (which are marginally cheaper anyway--go figure). There are drives out there that don't come with hassles like these.
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