Cruzer Titanium is an extremely rugged and smart USB flash drive. It is built with Liquidmetal casing that is crush-resistant to over 2,000 lbs. Cruzer Titanium also includes U3... more
Liquidmetal casing that is crush-resistant to over 2,000 lbs. Cruzer Titanium also includes U3 smart technology. Co-Invented by SanDisk, U3 technology gives you the
Ultra Cruzer Titanium safely delivers anythingand everything that users want to take with them. And consideringthat its made with a crushresistant casing
Liquidmetal casing that is crush-resistant to over 2,000 lbs. Cruzer Titanium also includes U3 smart technology. Co-Invented by SanDisk, U3 technology gives you the
15/9MB/s read/write speeds, is the perfect storage device for your important files and images. Also featuring the smart U3 software, you can back up your files with eas...
other better choice for you than the Cruzer Titanium by SanDisk. Unavoidable shocks and stresses of daily routine can bring no harm to the Cruzer Titanium. The titani...
Liquidmetal casing that is crush-resistant to over 2,000 lbs. Cruzer Titanium also includes U3 smart technology. Co-Invented by SanDisk, U3 technology gives you the
(+) Comes with a wide range of features, Very good value for money, Easy to use, Good looking. (-) Has a long load up time, When putting the stick in to the USB port the connector tends to retract.
A review by Bossman1959 on SanDisk Cruzer Titanium - USB flash drive - 8 GB September 27th, 2008
Author's product rating:
Memory / capacity
Good
Reliability
Excellent
Ease of use
Easy
Speed
Fast
Value For Money
Satisfactory
Advantages:
Portable software, upgradability
Disadvantages:
Cost, limited range of software
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
The world seems to be full of pen drives these days with varying shapes, colours & capacities. However one thing that never changes is the simple fact that they are a simple solid state storage device... until now!!
The SanDisk Cruzer Titanium stores data of course but has an extra trick up its sleeve that makes all the difference. The difference is down to the U3 launcher that resides on the device as a piece of software.
When the device is inserted into a USB drive the U3 program launches automatically and adds an extra icon to the system tray. When this "U3" icon is clicked you are presented with the U3 launch pad on the right which bears more than a passing resemblance to the Windows Start menu.
The launch pad has a number of pre-installed programs already on it to give you a flavour of the U3 principle. Some examples are Skype, McAfee Virus Scan USB, Portable Vault & Mahjong. There are a number of others so I have included a picture of the menu.
U3 programs can be downloaded from their website onto the drive and will become part of the menu under the "More Programs" sub-menu. Many are free and I have loaded Mozilla Firefox, Open Office, WinRAR & a couple of games. Take a look at "U3 Software Central" in your browser to get an idea of software including prices where applicable.
The Cruzer can of course be used as a conventional pen drive with the added bonus that you can have a security function selected. If this is done the user trying to access the data needs a password so anything you have on there is that little bit more secure. Transfer speeds are excellent with no complaints at all from me.
The side panel on the device glows a sexy blue colour and when data transfer is taking place it flashes which is useful to check all is working as required.
Finally, there is the added bonus that there is no end cap needed. The side panel has a slider that withdraws the USB fitting into the case. One downside to this is that it could be susceptible to dirt & liquid. The other problem I had was that when I pushed the USB fitting out and tried to push it into the USB slot on the PC the lock would often not work making it necessary to keep my finger on the catch while pushing. This is a minor issue that should not put you off buying one.
Overall a lovely little device that is well worth having. I look forward to seeing if many more U3 based programs emerge. If the U3 concept appeals to you then its a great tool especially in this slick, strong metal casing. If you just want a straightforward pen drive then I suggest this is not for you as there are far cheaper on the market.
Advantages: Cheap, Bulletproof, Good size (both memory and in dimensions), U3 software Disadvantages: None really
In summary a great memory stick. For someone as clumsy as me having a memory stick that can be ran over by a truck and still survive is a great feature as i drop it regularly!!! 8GB is the perfect size for a memory stick, as realistically who needs any more than that. Another great feature of this memory stick is that it incorporates the U3 software. In essence this enables you to install prgrams directly to your memory stick meaning that you can ... ...strict firewalls!!! (this also means you can run internet explorer off the memory stick meaning that you wont be subjected to the security of your office meaning you can visit any site you want). All in all a great memory stick for a very reasonable price. I'd highly recommend it!! ...
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Cruzer Titanium is an extremely rugged and smart USB flash drive. It is built with Liquidmetal casing that is crush-resistant to over 2,000 lbs. Cruzer Titanium also includes U3 smart technology. Co-Invented by SanDisk, 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, wherever you go. Cruzer Titanium allows you to easily store key documents, pictures, music and video clips and transfer them to another computer with a USB port. New retractable USB port eliminates the need for caps and protects your USB connector.
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