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Sandisk 8GB Cruzer Titanium USB 2.0 Flash Drive (SDCZ7-8192-A11, Retail Package) by SanDisk
Digital Photo Product DetailsManufacturer: SanDisk Audio: English (Original Language) Format: CD Platform: Windows Model: SDCZ7-8192-A11 Product features: - Box Contents - Cruzer Titanium, Cross sell sheet, and SKYPE voucher card (One month voicemail included)
- Retractable USB connector
- Up to 15MB/s read speed and 9MB/s write speed
- CruzerSync synchronization tool
- SignupShield password manager
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sandisk 8GB Cruzer Titanium USB 2.0 Flash Drive (SDCZ7-8192-A11, Retail Package)Customer Review: SanDisk 8GB Titanium Cruzer - Nice USB Drive, But Larger Than The Micro Summary: 4 Stars
The Sandisk 8GB Cruzer Titanium USB 2.0 Flash Drive is nice, but the SanDisk 8 GB Cruzer Micro is basically the same drive in a smaller body. While the sleek body of the titanium feels a little more durable, the Micro's shorter body makes it ideal for your key chain.
Like the Micro, the retractable head means you don't have to worry about losing the cap. There is a chance of getting dust in the head, so make sure to clean it from time to time with compressed air. Kingston also makes some retractable USB models as well, but in general I still prefer SanDisk.
This guy has 2, 4 and 8 GB sizes. 8GB is kind of the minimum size I would purchase at this point, since I have a ton of smaller drives already. The case is smallish, but you will have to look to the Micro if you want the smallest case out of regular USB drives out there.
The small slot and ring are not super sturdy, but they are strong enough to secure this drive. The SanDisk Cruzer Slide 8 GB USB Drive, on the other hand, has a nice attachment ring. But the trade-off is it is much bigger than the Titanium or Micro.
I make a point of obliterating the U3 software whenever I get a new drive. That way I don't have to worry about it loading itself every time I insert it. It just slows it down and I don't use those apps anyway.
Pros:
+ Great storage capacity in a brand that honors their warrantees
+ The case is small and attractive
+ The slide-back head means there is no cap to be lost
+ Durable body and NAND memory stands up to a lot of abuse
+ Compatible with old and new Mac and PC Operating Systems (XP, Vista, OS X)
+ USB 2.0 connection is backwards compatible for older computers
+ Easy to format and enable encryption to protect your data
+ Prices are nice on a $ per gigabyte basis
Cons:
- U3 software on Sandisk USB drives isn't for everyone
- Still has a longer body than the Cruzer Micro
- The attachment slot is small and not the strongest
- Not as easy to hook it on to things as the Cruzer Slide
- Still somewhat slow speed in copying large files (about 6-9 MB/s write speeds)
Overall this is a great USB drive with good capacity. If you need something you can easy attach to key-chains and don't mind a slightly larger body, you may want to step up to the Cruzer Slide. If you want the smallest most stylish USB drive you can get, this is it.
Enjoy!
Description of Sandisk 8GB Cruzer Titanium USB 2.0 Flash Drive (SDCZ7-8192-A11, Retail Package)Cruzer Titanium is an extremely rugged, fast and smart USB Flash Drive (UFD). Built with a crush-resistant case that can withstand over 2,000 pounds, the Cruzer Titanium has lightning fast performance speeds of up to 15MB/s.
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