December 16, 2007
SanDisk 4gb Cruzer Micro U3 Smart 2.0 USB Flash Drive
Overview
The Micro series from SanDisk went through a makeover and the result is the new look 4 GB drive. This is a first for SanDisk in terms of high capacity drives. Does the new 4 GB drive deliver? Here is the full story.
Design
First thing you can notice from the picture of this pen drvie is that it does not have a cap! One of the major complaints with the micro series was that the cap, which was easy to lose due to its size. This drive comes with a retractable connector which can be moved using a thumb operated slider which is recessed into the body of the casing. The slider requires considerable force to move and this ensures that it does not slide back unnecessarily. The slider doubles up as a activity indicator by enclosing amber LED light. The metal casing with black plastic bevel looks elegant without losing the style edge. There is a ring for lanyard and two grooves to attach a belt clip.
Performance
The difference between this drive and the others in the micro series is the U3 smart platform which comes bundled with the drive. The U3 platform works like an Operating system which executes from the disk. When the drive is inserted, a launchpad similar to the XP start menu pops up with a list of U3 enabled applications. The major applications include Cruzer Sync which allows you to sync your Outlook and My Document folders, Signup Shield password management system, Skype software which can be used to make PC to PC video calls and Avast! Antivirus software, to scan the drive and host computer for viruses. It should be mentioned that the U3 platform is compatible only with Windows 2000 (service pack 4 or later) and Windows XP operating system. Apart from this, the drive offers you fast reading and writing data rates both with larger and smaller files.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 59 g
Capacity: 4GB
Interface Type: 1 Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
Compatible OS: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
Software: U3 smart platform with applications
Conclusion
The completely redesigned interior is well thought out and improves the utility value of the product. The U3 smart platform transforms the drive from being a simple USB drive to being a mobile office which you can hold in your hands. This is certainly a product which is worth its price.
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Eye pleasing model equipped with thumb slider option. The greatest advantage in this drive is that this one doesn’t have a separate cap to close but operated with the slider option. Weighs just 59 grams and allows storing 4GB removable data. Latest u3 smart software has been equipped inside to enhance its performance.
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This is a boon to software professionals. Sandisk has been improved with U3 smart platform, which works like an operating device. Designed with 4pin it supports password protection system. Easy to use and the slider option in this model avoids wasting time in searching the cap.