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Technical Details
- Unique slider USB connector for no more lost caps
- Lifetime limited warranty
- Hi-speed USB 2.0 for fast data transfer
- Stylish black glossy finish
- U3 Smart enabled. Carry and launch your personal applications and settings on any PC
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Manufacturer's Description
The flagship of SanDisk USB flash drives, Cruzer Contour features a sleek and stylish black glossy design. It also includes an innovative sliding USB connector that retracts into the body. The sliding USB connector eliminates the need for caps and protects the connector.Also includes U3 technology so you can carry your files and 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.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
This item was bought to use as a USB PVR storage medium on a TV Combi unit and I've not been disappointed. It exceeds the minimum criteria for read/write transfer rates comfortably to provide judder-free playback on recordings and pause/rewind of live TV. For those who have an interest in this application, the 8Gb stick provides over 3 and a half hours of recording with image quality indistinguishable from the original broadcast and, yes, I do realise that the picture quality is nothing to do with the memory stick.
The novel sliding cover for the connector initially appeared to be a great design, but I've marked it down as, when inserting the stick, one naturally holds the sides to insert it. Unfortunately this causes the retracting cover to try and close. The trick is to keep your thumb over the end as it is inserted. For all that I am still very impressed and can recommend it for use as a PVR storage medium.
The novel sliding cover for the connector initially appeared to be a great design, but I've marked it down as, when inserting the stick, one naturally holds the sides to insert it. Unfortunately this causes the retracting cover to try and close. The trick is to keep your thumb over the end as it is inserted. For all that I am still very impressed and can recommend it for use as a PVR storage medium.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
This is one fast usb flash drive, the transfer rates are better than any I have used in the past; that coupled with the superb engineering madke this a superb drive. The ingenious sliding cover protect the connector when not in use and gives the drive a great look. The cover is quite wide and as such may not be the best device if your USB ports are tightly packed.
The included U3 software may be your cup of tea, but the first thing I did was remove it as I wanted a portable data storage device. U3 allows you to store and run applications directly from the device with no installs on the host computer; this works by creating making the host OS think a usb hub is attached with both a flash drive and a CD drive attached. The CD drive is infact an iso image that uses autorun to access the U3 applications.
The included U3 software may be your cup of tea, but the first thing I did was remove it as I wanted a portable data storage device. U3 allows you to store and run applications directly from the device with no installs on the host computer; this works by creating making the host OS think a usb hub is attached with both a flash drive and a CD drive attached. The CD drive is infact an iso image that uses autorun to access the U3 applications.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
This device is huge in comparison to modern day USB pen drives; It has a snazzy action to get the actual connector out and another to get it back in again. When the connector is fully retracted it actual gets sealed in and covered which is nice. The only suprise was the size. The surface is subject to finger print markings but that's a minor, it also comes with a pouch which has a keyring attached to it, but the pouch just makes it seem even bigger;
My drive came up with 7.37GB showing as available, and two drives, (one is the launch pad for u3 and the other is the main storage) The main storage drive (H: in my case)had a preconfigured arrangement of folders; Documents at the highest level and then Music, Downloads, Pictures and Videos under that.
I copied approximately 3GB of data onto it in just over 3 minutes. Which is fairly good. (I have also setup U3 to encrypt the drive, not sure if this adds any overhead)
Other than the size I am happy with the build quality and performance.
My drive came up with 7.37GB showing as available, and two drives, (one is the launch pad for u3 and the other is the main storage) The main storage drive (H: in my case)had a preconfigured arrangement of folders; Documents at the highest level and then Music, Downloads, Pictures and Videos under that.
I copied approximately 3GB of data onto it in just over 3 minutes. Which is fairly good. (I have also setup U3 to encrypt the drive, not sure if this adds any overhead)
Other than the size I am happy with the build quality and performance.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Works as a PVR for TV
I bought this as a recording device for a Samsung HD LED TV, and it works, perfectly. It's hidden in a slot on the back of the telly meaning the set-up looks neat. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Amazonas
brilliant
got this for my geeky hubby..It's amazing..the quality is great, very well built, steel,not cheap plastic, good memory size and when you close it , it even has a little cap that... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jessica
Fast, well built, brilliant!
I have used many many USB flash drives in the past (both well known brands and some unknown ones!) and none have been as fast as this drive. Read more
Published 15 months ago by feersum_endjinn
Smart, Fast, Flash Drive
Purchased this from Amazon about 2 years ago and still works perfect today. It comes with a piece of software called U3 launchpad for which there are mixed reviews. Read more
Published 20 months ago by P W. Thompson
Avoid this
Would have been fine if SanDisk didn't install the U3 software, not compatible with Windows 7 64bit and impossible to remove, removal utility isn't Windows 7 64 bit compatible, so... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Wiltshed
One fast, reliable stick
This stick certainly lives up to its performance claims. The slide-action case does take some getting used to but I like it. Read more
Published 21 months ago by James Le Cuirot
Looks great but the applications you can install are limited to U3...
Although I liked the U3 backup software for the Ultra Backup Flash Drive, the software that came with this device was not so helpful. Read more
Published on 22 April 2010 by Rob UK
bigger is better
Yes, its big, if you you have usb ports side by side, then you might not be able to plug anything in next to this stick. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2009 by C. Humphries
Sandisk Extreme Cruzer Contour
A brilliant flash drive, 'Extreme' is an excellent description, fast, reliable and great software built in.
Supplied at a tremendous price with fast delivery. Read more
Supplied at a tremendous price with fast delivery. Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2009 by Mr. S. R. Gray
Excellent drive !!!
The best choice for money and quality. Very fast usb drive. Just one minus - size!!!
Published on 23 Jun 2009 by Mr. C. Anasko
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