SanDisk Cruzer Micro 16 GB USB Micro Drive

By Andreas Lee

usb micro drives

If you’re looking for a large capacity micro drive, you must take a look first on SanDisk Cruzer Micro 16 GB USB micro drive with the U3 default software. In this small flash drive, you can put your digital data as much as 16 GB. It can be attached in a keychain, in small pocket, or any small spot. SanDisk Cruzer USB micro drive 16 GB is a SanDisk masterpiece, and is being the most popular flash drive in recent world.

Supported by USB 2.0, SanDisk Cruzer Micro gives you fast write and transfer speed as you need. Most people like retractable USB port which is a bonus inside the package.

Pros

SanDisk offers the best price for this USB micro drive. For just around $30, you can get a mini 16 GB storage which can be put in your pocket. It has no USB connector cover, for efficiently use, the sliding mechanism is installed to pull the USB connector in and out.

Cons

Thing which I dislike is it’s made from plastic material, so this USB micro drive is not classified as reliable device. I always ask myself, why SanDisk didn’t make it from metal. Another con is its default U3 software that slightly slows my computer down whiles it runs.

SanDisk Cruzer

Specs

• Capacity : 16 GB
• Write speed : USB 2.0
• Compatibility : Windows 2000 / SP4 / XP / Vista, Mac OS X v10.1.2+, and linux
• Model : SDCZ6-016G-A11

Features

• Your data is protected by one click password access control
• Cruzer synchronization application
• No need software installation to run SanDisk Cruzer USB micro drive
• Free McAfee anti virus 30 day trial

Below is the SanDisk U3 technology explanation

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Compact Mobile Portable External Hard Drive 20 GB

By Andreas Lee

USB portable external hard drive

The slimmest portable external hard drive comes from China popular brand names Newsmy which is well-known as high quality electronic products. Compact mobile hard drive is attached with high speed USB 2.0 connection and has 20 GB embedded storage inside it.

Like general portable external hard drive, using it is as easy as pie, just plug in and it is ready to use with a built in 20 GB pre-formatted HDD.

Because of its slimness, this handy portable external hard drive is the ideal pocket sized solution which is a high quality enclosure for your files storage on your trip and back up a large amount of your files, measuring at 96 mm in long, 58 mm in width, and 6 mm in depth.

Choosing it is the perfect solution for transferring data between computers or notebooks. The one of the most effective and simplest way to keep you files.

You can directly access your data that stored inside it, back up files, view and edit images, listening mp3 files, etc. Compact mobile portable external hard drive works very quiet and you will never be bored because of the user friendly design, very worthy to spend you money on it for just around $45.

The innovative design, good specification, and pretty large capacity for small portable external hard drive, comes with the best deal price directly from Chinavision makes it be the one and only international wholesale Newsmy products dealers. You can make your work getting more convenient than before by kept your files in the slimmest portable external hard drive.

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The Super Lightweight USB Storage Drives – LaCie USB keys

By Andreas Lee

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Lightweight media storage gives efficiency for us. Therefore, manufacturer companies are competing to make the lightest USB storage drives in the world with large storage capacity. The invention which is the best innovation for this kind is LaCie USB keys, they are LaCie iamaKey, LaCie itsakey, and LaCie PassKey. Their shapes and weights are similar with key.

They are thin and tough USB storage drives, made of sturdy metal that is not easily broken, and not easily damaged when dropped off. Their small size requires more attention from you since they are easily lost.

LaCie iamaKey

Lacie iamaKey is the thinnest than the others. You need to be careful when taking it or putting it on any place because it can be easily slipped in small gap, and if this happens it will be difficult to be found. You can tie it together with your house key, office keys, or your car key using a keychain so it’s not too easy to be lost. It is available in 4 GB and 8 GB capacity.

Its connector (Gold SIP) is both water and scratch resistant, makes it the thinnest USB storage hard drive which has the best durability and best performances of USB storage drives. It is measuring at 57 mm in long, 24 mm in wide, and 3 mm in height.

LaCie itsaKey

Among stylish and good-looking USB storage drives, one of them is LaCie itsaKey. It is equipped with high speed USB 2.0 like the other keys which gives fast connection. It is backward compatible with USB 1.1 so you can use it on any computers. This handy USB storage hard drive can be inserted easily into a small pocket and comfy plug on any computer. It is available in 4 GB and 8 GB capacity, measuring at 80 mm in long, 35 mm in wide, and 4 mm in height.

LaCie iamaKey and LaCie itsaKey specs

• Interface : Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (backward compatible with USB 1.1) and Windows ReadyBoost compatible

• Transfer rate : up to 480 Mbits/s
• Platform : Windows 2000/ XP/ Vista, Mac OS X v10.3.5 or higher, and Linux

LaCie PassKey

LaCie PassKey

You can turn your microSD into USB storage hard drive using Lacie PassKey, a unique data storing innovation. The meaning is you are free to choose USB hard drive capacity. Supported by high speed USB 2.0, Lacie PassKey gives USB storage drives transfer speed like no other microSD has ever given before. Box content includes LaCie PassKey, USB extension cable, and key ring.

LaCie PassKey specs

• Interface : USB 2.0 (backward compatible with USB 1.1)
• Supported Formats : micro Secure Digital (including SDHC)
• Transfer rate : up to 40Mbits/s
• Platform : Windows 2000/ XP/ Vista, and Mac OS X v10.3.5 or higher

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