SanDisk Ultra Backup 64 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive SDCZ40-064G-A11

by SanDisk

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.2 x 2 x 2.8 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001T9AT52
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• Item model number: SDCZ40-064G-A11
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 16, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer The SanDisk Ultra Backup USB Flash drive is the world's first USB flash drive that offers backup capability at the touch of a button. From family photos to business contacts, with a simple touch of the button, this flash drive will let you back up your data and securely carry it with you wherever you go. Featuring password-protected access control and secure AES hardware encryption, the SanDisk Ultra Backup USB Flash drive is one of the simplest ways to protect digital files quickly in the office or at home--at the touch of a button.

SanDisk Ultra Backup USB Flash Drive At-a-Glance: Simple - Back up at the touch of a button with no cables or software installation needed Portable - Just put it in your pocket and protect your files wherever you are Secure - Protect your data with password protection and AES hardware encryption Backed by the minds behind flash memory, with patent pending backup technology and a 5-year limited warranty

Back up your critical files at the touch of a button. View larger.

The SanDisk Ultra® Backup USB Flash drive offers secure storage and backup performance for Windows® (XP and Vista®) computers.

Complete Backup Solution at the Touch of a Button
The convenient, compact, and fashionable SanDisk® Ultra® Backup Flash drive offers a complete portable storage and backup solution. Featuring patent-pending backup technology--the industry's first--the SanDisk Ultra Backup USB Flash drive lets you back up critical files, such as photos, videos, and documents with the simple touch of a button. With 64 GB of capacity, this USB flash drive will give you the storage space you need to make sure that your most important data is protected.

Backing up your data with the SanDisk Ultra Backup USB Flash drive is incredibly easy. Unlike other backup solutions that offer heavy and cumbersome form factors and inconvenient cases, adapters, and cords, the SanDisk Ultra Backup USB Flash drive fits in the palm of your hand and plugs easily into virtually any computer's USB port.

Plug-and-Play Performance
With plug-and-play functionality, the USB flash drive requires no additional software or drivers for your computer. You simply plug it in and it's ready to go. The backup application is integrated into the drive, and it is activated by pressing a button, so it doesn't need to be installed on your computer.

Two Layers of Data Security Ensure Peace of Mind
The drive protects your digital content with password protection and secure 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 Ultra Backup USB Flash drive like you would any flash drive, but with the knowledge that your data is protected.

Share your Content on Other Devices
You can also use the SanDisk Ultra Backup USB Flash drive as a regular USB flash drive for simple, safe storage and file transfer. Plug it into any of a variety of computing and CE devices, and you've got a portable and quick way to share your pictures, music, and videos with your friends and family.

Smart, Stylish Design for Ease of Use
With juxtaposed L-shapes, a bright red USB connector, and a capless design that exposes the USB connector via a sliding mechanism, the SanDisk Ultra Backup USB Flash drive looks just as great as it performs.

When you plug the disk into your computer, a glowing, amber-colored LED alerts you that the drives are ready for reading or writing data. This LED rapidly pulses when data is being transferred, and it slows down when the drives are idle, giving you a clear indication of the disk's activity. An intuitive interface appears on your computer screen to let you customize the way you back up your files.

The SanDisk Ultra Backup USB Flash drive offers complete storage and backup performance to Windows® XP and Windows® Vista®) computers, and it can be used as a storage device for Windows® 2000, Mac OS® X v10.1.2+, and Linux machines.

The drive is backed by a five-year limited 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 Ultra Backup USB Flash drive (64 GB)

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

Introducing the first USB flash drive with a backup button. No wires, no fuss, just an easier way to protect your favorite photos, videos, songs so you’ll always have them with you.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

55 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful surprise, October 11, 2009

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PDenny "PDD" (Kilgore, TX USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: SanDisk Ultra Backup 64 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive SDCZ40-064G-A11 (Personal Computers)

I purchased this mainly for it's reported compatability with a particular router. I did not pay much attention to the description. The drive has far surpassed my expectatons. It not only works well with all of my equipment, it does much more. The backup function was the best surprise. Any time I want to backup I just push the button on the drive and go back to whatever I was doing. It works in the background and I never notice it slowing other processes I am using. I don't remember ever writing a review before, but this product definitely deserves KUDOS. Some may think it a bit pricey but it is actually very competitive or cheaper than other 64 gb drives. If you need a flash drive this size, you will not find better. When I need another flash drive, I know what I will be buying. By the way, Amazon had it to me in a few days even though I selected the free delivery option. Thanks to Amazon for years of snag-free orders.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works intermittently beyond 7GB's, March 4, 2010

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EJG (Albany, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: SanDisk Ultra Backup 64 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive SDCZ40-064G-A11 (Personal Computers)

I didn't buy this flash drive to use 'U2' or for the 'Back-up' feature so I used SanDisk's U2 removal tool and then re-formatted the flash drive to NTSF. SanDisk said that should be fine. After I copied over 7 GB's of data to the drive, I noticed some strange behavior when copying some additional files. Certain files would appear to have been copied but no file size or date would show up for those files, just the file name would be in the directory. I gave it 3 stars out of the benefit of doubt that it may have been good for FAT32 use. I returned the drive and decided to go with a larger 128GB Patriot instead, since the price with rebate on Amazon was pretty good.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Backup Bonus, August 10, 2010

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bahia2000 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: SanDisk Ultra Backup 64 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive SDCZ40-064G-A11 (Personal Computers)

For several years, I used an internet-based service to back up my files. In part I used this internet-based service because I wanted the extra security of having my files backed-up off-site. During the typical year, I spent approximately $340 per year. After purchasing the SanDisk BackUp Flash Drive for $150, I canceled my subscription to the internet-based service; thus, saving more than $150 per year. Given the small / compact size of the SanDisk Flash Drive, I can easily transport my backed-up files. And, I do not need to access the internet to back-up my files or retrieve my backed up files. A great product.