I like to use flash drives (aka pen drives) as they are quicker for data transfer from PC to PC, rather than using such things as CD/DVDs, which can be a little bulky these days.
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With this flash drive you can store and transfer images and music and password protect your files. This flash drive includes preloaded software, an integrated clip for easy attatchment and has a cool design.
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If only all Pens Drive like this
Advantages: Cheap, good storage, quick/read write speed and small enough for pockets Disadvantages: U3 installed software can be tricky
...one of which is the Sandisk Cruzer Micro with 4 GB of memory.
==** TECHNICAL BITS…==
* Operating system required… Microsoft Windows XP/2000 (SP4), Vista and Mac X10.1.2 or later.
* Windows ready
* Device storage sizes vary
* U3 software included. (see below)
* Approximate size is 20mm wide, 57mm long and 8mm thickness
* Approximate weight is 60 grams
** It’s read and ... ...too.
The sandisk can be bought so cheaply, prices varying but for a 4GB unit from amazon will set you back just under a tenner, (a 16 GB device is around the £16 mark), although I do advise shopping around for the best deal.
And for this price you can store a vast amount of information in formats such as WAV, MP3, MP4 and AVI, easily transferring from PC to PC…
Technology is so clever isn’t it, and it wont be ... more
I like to use flash drives (aka pen drives) as they are quicker for data transfer from PC to PC, rather than using such things as CD/DVDs, which can be a little bulky these days. For that reason I do own several different flash drives of many brands and many storage sizes, one of which is the Sandisk Cruzer Micro with 4 GB of memory.
** TECHNICAL BITS…
Operating system required… Microsoft Windows XP/2000 (SP4), Vista and Mac X10.1.2 or later.
Windows ready
Device storage sizes vary
U3 software included. (see below)
Approximate size is 20mm wide, 57mm long and 8mm thickness
Approximate weight is 60 grams
** It’s read and write speed is fast enough to transfer data without pulling your hair out in frustration, reading at over 25 MB’s p/s and writing at about 15 MB’s p/s.** The two colours I know it comes in are white and black.
** As all pen drive , once inserted into your PCs USB port your PC will see it as an external device, and transferring data is as simple as dragging and dropping from one folder into this devices folder. (or simply right click and send to device)
** WHAT IS U3..?
U3 is actually a company producing software for USB Flash drives which allow automatic launching of certain applications. These specific flash drives are known as ‘U3 smart drives’ and once connected to a PC will show there own type of what they like to call a ‘Launchpad’, (which does actually resembles a windows start menu in a way), and this is where you can control the Flashdrives installed programs from.
** NOTE: At present this only really works well with Microsoft windows, and even then it can tend to struggle on Windows Vista, although various updates have been released including ’Cruzer Titanium’ which is will rectify any Vista problems.
** WHAT WILL IT HOLD..?
You may as well ask what came first, the chicken or the egg..?? This is entirely up to the individual person and what they wish to store, but for arguments sake lets say 4GB will hold around over 1000 average sized songs or way over four thousand good quality picture, or even hold maybe a dozen good quality movies. But it all depends on the size/quality of images, music, videos and more. As for holding data, again, this is dependant on the size of the data, but 4GB is really a hell of a lot of space just for data.
** ANYWAY…
now for my opinion…Once you have tackled the standard oversized and very irritating plastic packaging you are presented with the rather small looking device, about the size of a cheap throwaway lighter.
The first thing I noticed was that the cap which was meant to be covering the USB connecter, wasn’t there, but then, stupid me, I remembered that it doesn’t have one. The connecter actually retracts into the main body with the slide of a small plastic knob on the top, this protects the connecter and stops you losing the cap. And don’t worry about the connecter slipping back into the unit whilst trying to plug into your PC as the pen drives connecter is stiff enough to stop this happening.
I was quite impressed with the size of the unit, fitting easily into my pocket without any hassles, so I could avoid that horrid feeling when something in your pocket is slowly digging its way through your skin towards your thigh bone. Then, setting about transferring data from PC to Pen drive, and vice versa, was as easy as opening a door, I simply pushed the Pen drive into the USB port on my PC and as it was Windows ready I didn’t have to install any drivers, thus making it so quick to dart from PC to PC, which I like very much. The sliding mechanism which allows the USB connector to retract into the devices body is a little stiff at first, (the ones I have used have been, although most may not be), but the action does become smoother once you have used it a few times, but not smooth enough to retract when you don’t want it too.
The sandisk can be bought so cheaply, prices varying but for a 4GB unit from amazon will set you back just under a tenner, (a 16 GB device is around the £16 mark), although I do advise shopping around for the best deal. And for this price you can store a vast amount of information in formats such as WAV, MP3, MP4 and AVI, easily transferring from PC to PC…
Technology is so clever isn’t it, and it wont be too long before we are doing away with CD/DVDs like we did with that thing called Vinyl, (don’t even get me going about Beta max..???)
** DOWNFALLS TO THIS FLASH DRIVE…
The added U3 software, which allegedly helps you run programs from the pen drive? although if you don’t need U3 then maybe go for another pen drive that doesn’t have it in built as deleting it from this pen drive is painstakingly difficult. (although not impossible).
U3 can be useful once you know how to use it but it can also be a pain in the rear end if you don’t.
In all , if you want an inexpensive pen drive and you want it with U3 software tehn go for the sankisk range, starting with this little unit that has more storage space than the Doctors TARDIS… If you don’t feel you need U3 then go for something else, although I do feel that the future may be heading towards U3.
blissman70 09.04.2009 (09.04.2009)
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Advantages: storage - 4GB - Disadvantages: awkward shape when in pocket
...has the retail portfolio that SanDisk has. They are based in California and boasts to be the first company to announce the introduction of the USB Flash Drive. They provide storage and multimedia solutions for the home and small business environments. ScanDisk in 2005, went public in the US. In 2006, their revenue was 3.3 Billion US Dollars. Their site is:
www.sandisk.com
Two years ago the company founded by Dr. Eli Harari in 1988; hit on the world's ... ...drives.
The URL's for SanDisk memory keys are>
-http://www.usb-flashdrive.co.uk- -http://www.dell.com-
-http://www.sandisk.com- (choose your country hq)
- U3 Technology -
This technology comes with the USB Flash memory stick. It is self explanatory The Skype program, is included. U3 is enabled with PC's which opporate with Windows 2000 or later. When the Key is inserted in the USB port of your PC the USB Memory start-up window will pop-up.
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1st2thebar 19.02.2008
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Advantages: Small but good staorage Disadvantages: Packet difficult to open
Big might be beautiful, but tiny can be tremendous! We have been on a Norwegian cruise and have taken lots of photographs which I wanted to show my friend. I have to admit having a digital camera is useful but not having hard copies of photos sometimes is a disadvantage. I was wondering about copying onto a CD but my husband suggested I used one of his memory sticks.
The 4GB Cruzer Micro Skin is an incredibly small USB Flash Drive that allows you ... ...transfer them to another computer. • 4GB Data Storage Capacity • Store over 3000 photos, • up to 1000 MP3s or 3 movies • Dimensions: - 7.9mm high x18.95mm wide x52.2mm in length The skin is clear plastic and you can see the metal through it, the cover on the end pulls off revealing the metal part which fits into the high power USB hub port on your computer. It seems such a simple idea I wonder why they are still not more popular. I much prefer this ...
jo145 07.07.2009
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Advantages: 4 GB, U3, Compact Stick, Reasonably Fast Write Speed, Disadvantages: U3, There are faster sticks out there.
...feel as much as quality. Sandisk are a quality brand and you should be getting a decent product. The hardware side of it certainly seems to be, it's just a letdown with the software. For my uses I'd rather stick with my Corsair Flash Voyager or my Kingston Data Traveller than deal with the darn software on this device. Apart from the U3 though, this is a good stick. ...
invisible 05.12.2006
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Firstly the size, 4GB, is amazing for a USB stick. This suits me fine and I can keep a back up of photos and videos, and well as being able to carry documents about while still having space for plenty more. You can't go wrong with that!
I personally don't use the U3 feature of the stick. After experimenting for a while with it I decided to remove it using the built in utility. This wasn't because I didn't think it was good, but because I didn't ... ...just have a simple storage device. After removing the software I was left with 3.82GB of storage capacity.
Another plus is the 'slidey mechanism'. No longer do you have to keep hunting for the protective cap as you just slide the USB connection back into the device. Love it.
Its a standard size, not big at all although I have seen smaller ones. There is a small keyring type attachment on the top which allows it to be fastened to your standard keyring ...
03bintls 29.03.2007
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Advantages: Great storage, fast, cheap Disadvantages: U3 software seems a little pointless
I needed a flash drive and this little thing looked and sounded like the thing for me. I have all my personal files backed up on it using the sync manager - which by the way could not be easier to use even if they tried (which they probably did). They claim to be compatible with any computer and while I have used this flash drive with both a PC and Mac, I hav not tried with any other OS so I cannot be 100% sure. I feel quite old saying this (even ... ...USB flash drives are incredibly cheap these days. I remember buying a 256 MB flash drive and it costing £25 so it's a huge bargain getting these 4 GB flash drives for under £10
Fantastic little device. I have so much personal and business data on it and I can still add a movie. Personal data is encrypted and safe. Best little gadget I've bought this year. ...
Godlesswanderer 14.10.2008
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Cruzer Micro is an incredibly small USB Flash Drive (UFD) that connects to a computer's USB port. Users can easily store their key documents, pictures, music and video clips on a Cruzer Micro and transfer them to another computer with a USB port. Cruzer Micro is small, portable, and smart. Small, compact size fits on any keychain. New retractable USB port eliminates the need for caps and protects your port. Cruzer Micro is a computer in your pocket.
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