SanDisk Cruzer Contour 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive SDCZ8-8192-A75

by SanDisk

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 0.9 x 2.9 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000N81C6U
• Item model number: SDCZ8-8192-A75
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer Featuring a sleek and stylish, glossy black finish and advanced security, the SanDisk Extreme Contour USB Flash drive gives you the edge with professional-grade performance, security and productivity tools. The sleek, black casing of the flash drive slides open to reveal a retractable USB connector for high-speed transfers. A dual layer of AES hardware encryption and password protected access gives you the ability to store and transfer your vital data safely and securely.

SanDisk Extreme Contour USB Flash Drive At-a-Glance: High performance - Super-fast data transfer at up to 25MB/second read and 18MB/second write speeds Feel secure - Password protection, AES hardware encryption and lifetime limited warranty Ideal for Video - High capacities and powerful performance allow you to view and transfer HD video Speed up your system - Windows® ReadyBoost™ enhances Windows® Vista™ performance, so your PC responds faster

Advanced technologies and sleek styling give the SanDisk Extreme® Contour™ USB Flash drive a professional edge. View larger.

The SanDisk® Extreme® Contour™ offers secure storage and backup performance for Windows® XP and Windows® Vista®) computers.

Extremely Fast Storage and Portability
In the business world, you need every advantage you can get. The SanDisk® Extreme® Contour™ delivers with its sleek looks and professional-grade performance. The SanDisk Extreme Contour USB Flash drive fits in the palm of your hand, and gives you the capacity and security you need to store and transfer your important data. This sleek, portable USB flash drive plugs directly into any computer's USB port, letting you transfer and store personal or business files safely and securely.

Offering extreme-fast read speeds of up to 25MB/sec, and up to 18 MB/sec write speed*, the SanDisk Extreme Contour USB Flash drive is ideal for storing and transferring videos and other large files to and from virtually any computer or device with an available USB port. Optimized for laptops and devices with USB 2.0 port, the drive is backwards compatible with older devices that have USB 1.1 ports, so you can be assured of near universal compatibility.

AES Hardware Encryption and Password-Protected Access Control
With the SanDisk Extreme Contour USB Flash drive, you don't have to worry about having sensitive data stolen. For starters, the drive protects your digital content with password protection, keeping prying eyes from viewing your content without your permission.

The SanDisk Extreme Contour USB Flash drive also features Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) hardware encryption. This means that your content will stay private and secure via data scrambling at the flash controller level when the drives are either physically removed for portability or stored away for safe keeping.

The data encryption is accomplished automatically without you noticing. There's no activation or software needed. You simply use the SanDisk Extreme Contour USB Flash drive like you would any flash drive, but with the knowledge that your data is protected.

Smart, Stylish Design for Ease of Use
With a sleek, black casing and capless design that exposes the USB connector via a unique sliding mechanism, the SanDisk Extreme Contour USB Flash drive looks as professional as it performs.

Drag and Drop Performance
The SanDisk Extreme Contour USB Flash drive lets you transfer files from one device to another easily and conveniently, without any additional software or setup. The drive offers drag-and-drop convenience, which means you can simply drag the files from your device onto your SanDisk Extreme Contour USB Flash drive, or vice versa, without any additional steps.

Transferring video files from computer to computer is incredibly simple. With more and more DVD manufacturers adding USB ports to their players, you can copy video files from your PC to your USB flash drive and then plug the drive into your USB-enabled DVD player. You can also plug your SanDisk Extreme Contour USB Flash drive into the USB port on your USB-enabled TV to sit back to enjoy the show.

The SanDisk Extreme Contour USB Flash drive is compatible as a flash storage device with Windows® 2000, Mac OS® X v10.1.2+, and Linux machines. Password protection and AES encryption are supported by Windows® XP and Windows® Vista®. The drive is also enhanced for Windows® ReadyBoost™ to improve system performance on Vista machines.

The drive is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

About SanDisk
SanDisk Corporation, a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 company, is the world's largest supplier of flash storage cards. It is a global leader in flash memory cards --from research, manufacturing, and product design to consumer branding and retail distribution. SanDisk holds more than 860 U.S. patents, more than 550 foreign patents, and it is the only company that has worldwide rights to both manufacture and sell top flash card formats including SD, microSD, miniSD, CompactFlash, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick PRO, and related Memory Stick micro card products.

SanDisk's product portfolio includes flash memory cards for mobile phones; digital cameras and camcorders; digital audio/video players; USB flash drives; embedded memory for mobile devices; and solid-state drives for computers.

What's in the Box
SanDisk Extreme Contour USB Flash drive (8 GB)

* Based on SanDisk internal testing. Performance may be lower depending on the host device.

HOW MUCH CAN YOU STORE? CARD CAPACITY 64 GB* 16,000 3.5 minute songs** or 19,200 images** or 128 hours** 32 GB* 8,000 3.5 minute songs** or 9,600 images** or 64 hours** 16 GB* 4,000 3.5 minute songs** or 4,800 images** or 32 hours** 8 GB* 2,000 3.5 minute songs** or 2,400 images** or 16 hours** * 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes. Some capacity not available for data storage. ** Approximations: results will vary based on file size, resokution, compression, bit rate, content, host device, pre-loaded files and other factors. See www.sandisk.com

Product Description

8GB Cruzer Contour

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast and loads of space, October 16, 2007

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D. Dell "Dell" (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: SanDisk Cruzer Contour 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive SDCZ8-8192-A75 (Personal Computers)

I will not list the specifications in this review because you can read it from other reviewers or the SanDisk site. Instead I would like to address some of the comments listed in other reviews.

Comparing this drive to my other brand, this drive is a little larger. However, anytime you have something sticking out of the USB on your laptop it can get in the way or accidentally hit, no matter what the size.

True there is not way to put a lanyard on the drive, but it does have a case with a hook for a lanyard. This is a much better idea for transporting because the drive is protected in the case.

The transfer speed of this drive is many times faster than my other drive. I transferred 7gb of files in less than 8 minutes and without any corrupt files.

The mechanism for opening and closing the drive is a little odd, but I have had no problems. It just takes a little getting use to. Plus, you do not have to worry about misplacing a cap.

The issues a few reviewers had are very minor to me. I personally really like this drive because it works great, it is fast and has a lot of space.

33 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works with Windows Vista, July 10, 2007

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A. Nallawalla "Ash" (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SanDisk Cruzer Contour 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive SDCZ8-8192-A75 (Personal Computers)

Available in 4 GB and 8 GB capacities, this U3 Smart device makes the concept of portable applications a reality. Yes, you can carry your own configured programs in your pocket and run them on someone else's computer. Windows Vista users know about ReadyBoost, which enables the PC to use the Flash drive as additional RAM. For laptop owners, this is perhaps the cheapest way to get a RAM upgrade.

Available in 4 GB and 8 GB capacities, the SanDisk Cruzer Contour makes the concept of portable applications a reality. Yes, you can carry your own configured programs in your pocket and run them on someone else's computer.

But why would anyone need an 8 GB drive? The answer is partly U3 and partly our desire to make our data portable. It is certified for Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Mac OS X (The device comes with a "Works with Windows Vista" label, not a "Certified for Windows Vista" one.)

I have already lost one cap from my SanDisk Cruzer Micro drive, but this won't be an issue with the Cruzer Contour, as it has a sliding cover that hides the USB connector when not in use. It features ReadyBoost and includes the following U3 compatible programs:

* CruzerSync - Desktop synchronisation tool
* SignupShield - Password manager
* Skype - PC to PC video and audio calls
* Avast - Antivirus
* HP Photosmart - Digital photo organiser/editor
* Sudoku/Mahjong - Games

More realistically, you could take your email, browser bookmarks, and many large files with you. The drive synchronises with your PC when connected but it will not leave any trace on any other PC. The supplied programs and the U3 software took up 110 MB, leaving 7.52 GB free. The file system uses FAT32, which makes it compatible with older PCs. You can remove U3 completely, but then the U3 programs won't work and you will have a dumb 8 GB storage device.

In Use:

There is no lanyard provided - indeed the drive has no hook, but it comes with a leather pouch with a hook for the lanyard or keychain. It is a snug fit, so the drive is not going to slide out.

Now, sliding the Cruzer Contour's cover off and on was not as smooth as I expected. The USB connector's dust protection flap is folded when packed, and has to hinge outwards as you slide it. After several uses, it still takes some effort to get the USB connector to slide out and it is equally tricky to close it. Perhaps this will settle down after regular use.

The 8 GB Cruzer Contour can hold up to:

* 19,200 photos
* 1920 tunes
* 2560 minutes of MP4 QCIF videos

In theory, that is just under 43 hours of movies! I suspect that you could watch more movies on a battery-powered laptop using a USB drive than by running them from its hard disk or by playing the DVD drive.

Compatibility:

You will need at least Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP or Windows Vista to use U3. For storage only, you can use Windows 2000 or later, Mac OSX+, or Linux. The PC must have a high speed USB 2.0 port, which will be found on most PCs bought in the past six years.

Recommendation:

You pay a bit more for the U3 and ReadyBoost functionality but it is worth it for the convenience of having customised programs and extra RAM in your pocket.

22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Plastic!, June 12, 2007

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Joe Chicago "A Regular Guy" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: SanDisk Cruzer Contour 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive SDCZ8-8192-A75 (Personal Computers)

Got the SanDisk Titanium 2 & 4GB Cruzer. Needed more storage and went with the 8GB Contour. Was waiting for it since December of 06 and not happy about SanDisk changing the Feb or March release date by two months. Thought they had their reasons and I would wait for their quality product. Simply, this device isn't meant for heavy use. The black part in the picture is thin plastic. As you push on it to open and close the drive, you can feel a little give in the plastic. It comes with a nice protective case but, for the price, I was expecting something like their Titanium Cruzers. Something I can toss in my pocket with change or keys and not worry about. As for my being "happy" with it, I'm looking to see who has an 8GB or larger which doesn't feel as brittle.