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Sandisk 8GB Cruzer Micro USB Readyboost-Compliant Flash Drive Cruzer Micro now ships with 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. Features: * Retractable USB connector * Brilliant amber LED * U3 smart enabled * Loaded with the following U3 programs: * CruzerSync synchronization software * SignupShield password manager *SKYPE "Make video calls from PC to PC" * VAST antivirus software * Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified (backwards compatible with all USB 1.1 ports) *Compatible with Windows 2000, SP4 and XP * Certified Windows 2000 and XP Specifications: Type: USB Flash Drive Memory Size: 8GB Size (L x W x H): 2.25" x 0.31" x 0.08" Security: U3 Smart Technology
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189 of 193 people found the following review helpful
SanDisk 8 GB Cruzer Micro
The Cruzer Micro is a great USB flash drive with some significant advantages. 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. This guy has the smallest case out of regular USB drives out there. The only way to get smaller storage is to my a memory card or a micro drive.
The small slot and ring are not really sturdy enough to secure this drive. The Cruzer Slide, on the other hand, has a nice attachment ring. But it is much bigger than the Micro, meaning that many users will still opt for this one instead.
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
+ Nice color options for different tastes
+ 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:
- Personally I'm not crazy about the U3 software on Sandisk USB drives
- The attachment slot is small and somewhat flimsy
- Not as easy to hook it on to things as the Cruzer Slide
- Still somewhat slow speed in copying large files, limited by USB transfer rate
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!
The Cruzer Micro is a great USB flash drive with some significant advantages. 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. This guy has the smallest case out of regular USB drives out there. The only way to get smaller storage is to my a memory card or a micro drive.
The small slot and ring are not really sturdy enough to secure this drive. The Cruzer Slide, on the other hand, has a nice attachment ring. But it is much bigger than the Micro, meaning that many users will still opt for this one instead.
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
+ Nice color options for different tastes
+ 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:
- Personally I'm not crazy about the U3 software on Sandisk USB drives
- The attachment slot is small and somewhat flimsy
- Not as easy to hook it on to things as the Cruzer Slide
- Still somewhat slow speed in copying large files, limited by USB transfer rate
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!
106 of 109 people found the following review helpful
By cccp
0. These instructions are for Windows XP.
1. In Windows Explorer allow hidden files to be seen.
2. Delete everything in 'new' Cruzer.
-- If you click on the 'U3...(E:) drive, it will now hang.
3. Right click on 'Removable Disk (F:) and choose 'Properties'.
4. Click on the 'Hardware' Tab.
5. There will be 2 listings for 'SanDisk U3 Cruzer Micro USB Device'.
-- Type = 'Disk Drives'
-- Type = 'DVD/CD-ROM Drives'
6. Highlight the second 'DVD/CD-ROM Drives'.
7. Click the 'Properties' button. A new pop-up will appear.
8. At the bottom there is a pull-down menu titled 'Device usage'.
9. Choose 'Do not use this device (disable)'.
10. Click the 'OK' button.
11. Now the 'U3...(E:)' drive will disappear from Windows Explorer.
1. In Windows Explorer allow hidden files to be seen.
2. Delete everything in 'new' Cruzer.
-- If you click on the 'U3...(E:) drive, it will now hang.
3. Right click on 'Removable Disk (F:) and choose 'Properties'.
4. Click on the 'Hardware' Tab.
5. There will be 2 listings for 'SanDisk U3 Cruzer Micro USB Device'.
-- Type = 'Disk Drives'
-- Type = 'DVD/CD-ROM Drives'
6. Highlight the second 'DVD/CD-ROM Drives'.
7. Click the 'Properties' button. A new pop-up will appear.
8. At the bottom there is a pull-down menu titled 'Device usage'.
9. Choose 'Do not use this device (disable)'.
10. Click the 'OK' button.
11. Now the 'U3...(E:)' drive will disappear from Windows Explorer.
41 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Have been using this 8Gig USB drive for few months (replaced Sandisk 4Gig). Works great, no probelms in using and (so far) zero hassle in using.
So why 4 stars and not five?
-Does not come (at least in my purchase) a round-the-neck lanyard. Maybe this was a error in the original plastic packaging but without this, worried about forgetting it.
-I cannot get rid of the pre-installed software on this. (As soon as I plug in via USB, it "pops up" a message and then my (Vista) PC displays the device discovered message. I have tried to uninstall the software to make the USB drive a "dumb" device but after three attempts (format, erase and using the device software's uninstall programme), nothing works.
Otherwise, have used Sandisk in past, all have worked great and I really have recommended this to friends as an ideal backup solution.
So why 4 stars and not five?
-Does not come (at least in my purchase) a round-the-neck lanyard. Maybe this was a error in the original plastic packaging but without this, worried about forgetting it.
-I cannot get rid of the pre-installed software on this. (As soon as I plug in via USB, it "pops up" a message and then my (Vista) PC displays the device discovered message. I have tried to uninstall the software to make the USB drive a "dumb" device but after three attempts (format, erase and using the device software's uninstall programme), nothing works.
Otherwise, have used Sandisk in past, all have worked great and I really have recommended this to friends as an ideal backup solution.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
SanDisk Cruzer Micro 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive SDCZ6-8192-A11
I needed a flash drive. I put the pictures from my current computer on this flash drive. I will get a new computer today and will transfer a copy to my new computer while keeping a... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Janet Wooldridge
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still working Perfect ...!!!
I bought in 2008 and still continues to work in perfect condition they recommend.. i would buy again. thank you
Published 8 days ago by Karen Carrion
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's just okay...
It works fine, but the U3 software is pointless and annoying. I've had this usb for many years. Now, although it still works fine, it's harder to slide out the usb and there is a... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Joshua
5.0 out of 5 stars
SanDisk Cruzer
Very easy to use and eject when finished. A bit pricey at first and now the storage sticks are so cheap it's stupid. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Scott J. Rebholz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
This is such a fast flash drive. We have had this for years and it works well. The slider is convenient and easy to keep on my keychain. Overall it is durable and dependable.
Published 1 month ago by LF
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not recommend
I do not recommend this.
I am using MacBook Pro and this USB is so large that I can't connect other device at the same time when I connect this USB.
I am using MacBook Pro and this USB is so large that I can't connect other device at the same time when I connect this USB.
Published 1 month ago by Anonymous
5.0 out of 5 stars
An extremely reliable flash drive
I purchased the SanDisk Cruzer Micro 8 GB flash drive from Amazon in December 2009, and even with heavy use, more than three years later, it's still working fine. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Chambers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Reliable Flash Drive
I bought this a long, long time ago. I think I've had and used this same flash drive for about 5 years now, and it's never failed me. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Michael A. Junker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
The first SanDisk Cruzer I bought got lost. It was a fantastic 32GB I got for such a low price, so I was sad that I wasn't able to use it to its potential. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jamie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Was exactly as advertised.
The flash drive was shipped in good time, and was in the original unopened package. The product works just fine.
Published 4 months ago by Mr. M
