SanDisk 8GB Micro Cruzer - Retail Pack: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

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Product Description: SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 8 GB
Product Type: USB flash drive
Storage Capacity: 8 GB
Interface Type: Hi-Speed USB
Enclosure Colour: Black
Software Included: CruzerSync, Skype, SignUpShield, avast!
OS Required: Microsoft Windows XP, Apple MacOS X 10.1.2, Microsoft Windows Vista

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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. Cruzer Micro allows you to easily carry and transfer key documents, pictures, music and video clips from one computer to another. The new retractable USB port eliminates the need for caps and protects your USB connector.

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4.1 out of 5 stars (281 customer reviews)

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97 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Plastic case is fine with me, 19 Jul 2008

By	Derek Williams "Derek Williams" (Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I own the 4GB version with the identical plastic case and retracting USB. The plastic case has survived months of continuous use, and even kept working after I accidentaly kicked and broke it while it was in one the floor level USB slots and snapped, the plastic case was able be clicked back together and now is as good as new. Even the retracting thing still works. For the first couple of days after I first bought it, I kept accidentally retracting it by gripping the white slidey thing while plugging it in, but am now well used to it and hugely prefer it to having a cap which I always lose within a week of ownership of devices like this. When plugged into a powered USB2 hub it goes like greased lightning. Only annoying thing for me is actually the U3 CD thing which I never use but which keeps coming up with a list of "what do you want to do with this device" everytime I insert into a PC running Windows. Works perfectly for Mac however where the U3 thing is not such an annoyance, easy to transport files from one OS to the other, and read and write on both without a reformat being necessary.

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124 of 129 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This item is HIGH QUALITY despite peoples doubts, 1 Jul 2008

By	J. Chapman (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

First of all, I'd like to mention that I've owned by Cruzer Micro for about 2 years - I only have the 2GB version but thought I'd review on here seeing as this is an awesome price for a high quality memory stick.

Ever since getting this bit of kit its worked a treat, despite being plastic, its VERY durable. By being plastic, its also VERY light, I've many times thought I may have lost it, as its so small and light in my pocket! Not sure if thats a good thing!

Also, the USB slider feature is very good - one would think that the slider may get a bit flimsy and loose after much use, but this is not the case, its still as tightly locked and good to use as the first day I got it.

And beleive me, I got this about half way through my college course and it got very vigorous and rough use - being slapped in and out of many machines - and it has never been a problem.

It has always been attached to my key ring along with many other keys and the small metal key ring attached to the stick is still in one peice - I think because it is metal, and so small - it is actually stronger than it looks.

When the USB section is snugly tucked away, it is still exposed to air, but its concealed enough to be safe, and what harm is a little dust going to do, I've NEVER once had to blow dust out of the end of mine and it still works first time every time.

One thing I'd also like to mention is that someone mentioned if you google "sandisk cruzer doesn't work" then you get lots of hits... most of these hits are about problems with the U3 technology and on various models of memory stick.

I never really used the U3 features so can't comment on that.

Hope this helps.

5/5 for sure.

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47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It does what it says on the box!, 26 Oct 2008

By	Mr. Edward H. Gallagher (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The SanDisk Cruzer Micro 8GB U3 Readyboost Flash Drive.
I bought this flash drive recently for the U3 Portable applications and file storage, and it works well. The ReadyBoost with Vista also appears to work fine; I don't really know how much it speeds up the system. ReadyBoost can be set to use up to 4GB of the memory, leaving the rest for the portable applications and storage.
The portable applications are great; the PIM is good for remembering birthdays! Firefox is good for making favourites portable, etc.
In terms of value for money it is more 5 star than 4. Time will tell how robust it is for 5 stars.
The system Information for windows is a great portable utility: apart from anything else, I didn't realize how many usernames and passwords were so easily discovered! I've made my system a little more secure now!

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars SanDisk 8GB Micro Cruzer - Retail Pack
Great price compared to most places and does everything it should without any problems as yet.
One point is that it may say 8GB but I loaded just over 8. Read more

Published 1 day ago by Ian Davenport

5.0 out of 5 stars 8GB Cruzer Review
I already own a 2GB Cruzer myself but purchased his 8GB version for my daughter as she needs to store lots of photographs. Read more

Published 3 days ago by Mr. M. L. Rowland

3.0 out of 5 stars No crusersync?
Bought to replace a 4G that gave up (yep they do that)new one is missing cruzersync bit of a shame as I thought that was really good.
Still a good bit of kit. Read more

Published 11 days ago by Mike T

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent memory stick
Decent memory stick, which works well. The protective mechanism works much better than on other USB stick devices.

Published 11 days ago by Charles Lister-james

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth the money.
I bought this product for storing and moving my university essays around. It's small, very discreet, I keep the item on my keys & don't even realise it's there. Read more

Published 23 days ago by Gemma Essex

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I decided to buy the SanDisk Micro Cruzer from reviews from Amazon and it doesn't fail to deliver the setting up takes a time to understand what they mean when you have to decide... Read more

Published 1 month ago by B. Axford

4.0 out of 5 stars my use
I bought this thinking it would be the best thing since sliced bread, it is ...
on my laptop with os vista ultimat great, on my server with xp great , no probs what ever... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Mr. Lyndon Evans

5.0 out of 5 stars SanDisk 8 GB Micro Cruzer
I have had a couple of these. They are physically small, neat and effective. The retracting head is a useful touch. I've had absolutely no problem with either of them.

Published 1 month ago by Dabri

1.0 out of 5 stars Rubbish - died after 9 mths and no replacement from SanDisk
Despite the drive's good point (retractable) they stop working suddenly (see other reviews).

When I bought my 8GB drive, U3 regularly (every few weeks) crashed and... Read more

Published 1 month ago by M. Bookham

4.0 out of 5 stars Overall good, but could be a little better ..
The order came to me in perfect condition, easy to open packaging, and was brilliant.

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- Excellent, small, versatile memory stick. Read more

Published 1 month ago by T. Gorman

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