ASUS USB CrossLink Cable

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.1 x 0.8 x 0.5 inches ; 0.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002RL8VEC
• Item model number: CROSSLINK2GB
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 5, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The ASUS CrossLink 2GB cable allows users to easily transfer files between two PCs with high speed and even share other functions such as Internet and optical disc drives.
Simply plug it into both computers and users can also instantly synchronize or transfer data between two USB enabled PC's with ease. (Windows XP, Vista or 7 required on both PC's)

A 2GB flash storage is also built-in into the dongle for you to store and share your files.

Best of all, no driver installation is required. It is as simple as Plug and Link!

Key Features

• No installation required, just Plug & Link!
• Transfer and synchronize data with another computer
• Share Internet connection with another computer
• Read data from optical drive of another computer
• 2GB USB flash drive built-in

Learn More

Data Link - Transfer data between 2 PCs

Got a new PC? Want to copy all the files from your old Windows (XP or Vista) PC onto the new Windows 7 PC? Just use the CrossLink cable to connect both computers and start transferring date in between! All you have to do is simply dragging and dropping files on the windows, so easy and hassle-free! Data transfer rate is up to 20MB/s, meaning that most of your files transfer in mere seconds!

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Folder Link - Sync user's data between 2 computers

The Folder Link feature allows you to synchronize data easily between 2 computers in 3 ways: 1. Keep the contents consistent in both folders. 2. Copy all the files from the local folder to the remote folder. 3. Copy all the files from remote folder to the local folder.

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Outlook Link - Sync Outlook data between 2 computers

Do you depend on Outlook to get your work done? Just use the CrossLink cable to synchronize Outlook items on both computers. It can synchronize Contacts, Inbox, Calendar, Journal, Task, Note and Sent items. This is an automatic and convenient way to back up all your important emails.

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Remote Share - Share Internet and DVD/CD Drive

Need to install a new software from a CD/DVD? The CrossLink cable allows your notebook or desktop's DVD/CD drive with your netbook. Next time when you go to your friend’s place, just put the CrossLink cable in your bag so you can share their optical drive! The sharing doesn't just stop there. CrossLink cable also allows Internet sharing! With the ASUS CrossLink cable, you can also share your Internet connection from one computer to another. Imagine in an environment without wireless connectivity, and you only have 1 LAN cable, but 2 computers that need to use the Internet, if you have the CrossLink cable with you, Woohoo, problem solved!

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Flash Share - Manage your files on the USB flash drive

The CrossLink cable includes a 2GB flash drive. With this convenient storage built right in, you can transfer filers/folders onto the flash drive by dragging and dropping the files. Included is a smart user interface allowing you to categorize and quickly search for a specific type of files.

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Warranty

ASUS 1 Year Limited Warranty

ASUS CrossLink 2GB cable comes with 1 year limited warranty.
Please visit Support.ASUS.com for more details on warranty policy.

What's in the Box

ASUS CrossLink 2GB Dongle (User manual PDF is saved on the flash drive)

High-speed USB cable

Specifications

O/S Compatibility: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Interface: High-Speed USB 2.0 or USB 1.1

Cable Length: 4 feet

Flash Drive Dimension: 2.1 x 0.8 x 0.48 inches(WxHxD)

Color: Black

System Requirements: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP / 1.0 GHz CPU or faster / 512MB RAM minimum / 100MB hard drive storage / Built-in USB port 1.1 or 2.0

Net Weight (estimated): 0. 1 lbs

All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Color and bundled software versions are subject to change without notice.
Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.
Product may not be exactly as shown in photos.

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Product Description

No installation required with the ASUS CrossLink Cable, just plug in and link! The ASUS Crosslink allows users to do the following between two computers: transfer and synchronize data, share internet connection, and read data on one computer from the other computer's optical drive. The ASUS Crosslink Cable is the perfect accessory for anyone with two PCs. It also comes with a 2GB flashdrive.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I wish I were smart enough to make this thing work ..(RECONSIDERED), February 18, 2010

By 

Sherweld (Allyn, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ASUS USB CrossLink Cable (Personal Computers)

I am somewhat reluctant to fault a product that may work perfectly for everyone else. However this thing is advertised to be painless, but apparently not so for me.

I have a new Win7 ASUS netbook which I intended to bring in a few things from a laptop (Vista) as well as the ability to copy straight from the laptop optical drive etc. While there are many other ways to accomplish this, I thought this seemed a pretty simple solution to load and maintain the netbook. After several joyless hours, I have given up. I will simply use flash memory, an external hard drive, etc. to transfer the files I want.

I simply wasn't able to get the two computers to recognize each other no matter what I tried. There doesn't seem to be any "troubleshooting" hints included with the product, (in the event that things didn't go so well).

Hopefully somebody has had a better experience and can give a better review because it certainly seems like a worthwhile product.

ETA March 19, 2010.... After stumbling onto a button tucked into the netbook software that switched between "allow/not allow" ad hoc networks, and switching to "allow", I decided to try the hookup once again. I can't honestly say whether that was the fix, or I simply held my mouth right this time, but after considerable tweaking and several encouraging false starts I was able to get things working pretty well.

It worked well enough in fact that I changed from one star to four. Had it not required so much tweaking to stumble on the correct operating settings even after the allow "fix" on the computer itself, I probably would rate it five. However since one of it's major selling points is ease of use, in my opinion that should include the "learning curve" which I found to be fairly steep, with quite a bit of hit and miss to get it all going well.

But then again maybe I'm just a slow learner.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Died after one use., July 27, 2010

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sara t (Enola, PA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ASUS USB CrossLink Cable (Personal Computers)

I bought an Asus netbook and bought this to transfer files from my old laptop. I had just finished transferring everything and was checking around the drive to make sure I didn't miss anything, when suddenly the software window disappeared. I tried everything - reconnecting it to both computers, in different variations, etc etc. Turns out the flash drive attachment, where the software is located, died, and the cable is useless now. They don't even list the Crosslink on their website's tech support section. I'm not sure if it was there before or if it's never been there at all. So I will be looking for a different brand that makes a similar product after this. Asus is great for computers and motherboards, but apparently not so great at flash drive technology.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ASUS USB CROSSLINK, March 20, 2010

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Akpan Ezekiel - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS USB CrossLink Cable (Personal Computers)

Nice, simple and easy to use. It makes my transfers from my computers easy, no need to look for an external HDD to carry out transfer, just plug one end in one computer and the other in the next and off you go. In addition to the crosslink is the built in 2 GB flash to add more use to it. Highly recommended.