SanDisk 8GB Cruzer Micro U3 USB2.0 Flash Drive

A Snail

Strengths: Large capacity

Weakness: Slow

I can't believe how slow mine is. It has taken over 45 minutes to write a 1 gig file. I had hopes that I would be able to transport image files from work to home on this flash drive and not have to write discs all of the time, but I find I am waiting constantly for the Cruzer 8 GB to write. I will have to chalk this one up to experience and NEVER buy one again.

Outstanding USB Jump Drive...

Strengths: Small, retractable USB, large capacity, fast.

Weakness: Cheap plastic. MUST remove U3 software to make it work like you want it to.

I bought this on Black Friday because it was such a good deal and I'm very pleased. I previously had an 8gb Transcend USB flash drive that had extremely slow read/write speeds. This drive is fast and has not let me down. My only complaint is the U3 software--it's sooo bad that Sandisk actually had to post an uninstall utility on their website after a firestorm of complaints. For the price, you...

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8GB Cruzer Micro U3 flash drive

Strengths: Had the 4GB for almost a year before upgrading. This flash drive is great!

Weakness: Plastic is a little fragile. I accidently slammed the last one i had in a door (it's on my keychain) and it got bent up pretty bad. Worked enough for me to get the data off though!

I would recommend the Cruzer thumb drives over any other because the USB port slides into the unit to keep it safe. The U3's security features also provide peace of mind should i ever lose my keys!

Great for what it is

Strengths: Large capacity, fast read/write speed, nice and compact

Weakness: U3, Not intended for the roughest of users

This is a great flash drive for what it is. It isn't indestructible, it's not designed for that. With the USB plug sliding inside however, it is plenty sturdy for average used. The read and write speeds of the drive are quite decent, not the fastest, but quite good for the price range. SanDisk, in its wisdom, chooses to preload all the U3 software goodness on the drive. I recommend the first...

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Extremely slow writes and loss of data

Strengths: Nothing really. For those that say capacity, there's tons of other ones out there that have as much and more capacity.

Weakness: Very slow writes and loss of data

First off, this is my 3rd and last SanDisk USB drive I will ever buy. They're pretty cheap and that's probably why they suck so much. Let me explain... FYI, I never use their U3 software. I just use the drive as a backup drive. I started off with the 1GB, moved on to 2GB, and now have the 4GB model. All 3 were very slow at writing. Imagine sitting in your office backing up your data and waiting...

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8GB Sandisk Cruzer Micro U3 Flash Drive

Strengths: Memory size, retractable input for USB port, good purchase price

Weakness: Extra non-essential applications included, memory somewhat smaller than advertised; no neck lanyard included with product.

Like other Sandisk flash drives (I own several), this product is well designed and functions without trouble. The retractable input eliminates worries about losing the cap and distress if you do lose it. Like all drives, its actual capacity is less than advertised, and there's extra software installed on it designed for PCs, which is useless is you're a Mac user (like me). I buy these drives...

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By member: PGelsman - Oct 28, 2008

What a Piece of Crap

Strengths: Capacity

Weakness: size, won't play DVD movies, slow copy, flimsy

I've had this for a few months now. I rarely use it as it's too much of a hassle. The connector doesn't fit perfectly into 2 of my USB ports on my desktop, and 1 on my laptop, it goes in at an angle. Everytime I try to copy files to it, I get errors. The software that it comes with sucks too! Don't waste your $$$ with this POS, buy something else.

I hate it

Strengths: Reasonable form factor, reasonable price

Weakness: U3 nightmare.

The U3 software cost me at least $100 worth of time to understand and remove and crashed one of my computers. Another computer still has traces of that nightmare on it. I would not buy another device with U3 on it even though I now know how to deal with it. It just isn't worth the trouble. I would rather pay $20 bucks more for a device without it.

SanDisk Cruzer Micro 8gb USB FlashDrive

Strengths: Very easy to use. Eliminates the need for a cap.

Weakness: The key ring on the end doesn't look very sturdy to me.

I would recommend this product as it is very handy and really easy to use even for first time users. This item is excellent for those who are looking for something to store data into that they could carry around.

8GB Cruzer Micro USB U3 Flash Drive

Strengths: Large capacity, fast I/O operations.

Weakness: A little bit shaky plastic cover.

As I mentioned above, strengths and weaknesses, this product is quite fast in I/O operations but the manufacturing of a product lacks quality. Plastic is shaky and it gives a user a feeling it is going to break pretty soon. Other than that, I would definitely recommend that flash drive to anyone.