SanDisk Cruzer Mini USB flash drive (128MB)
Manufacturer: SanDisk Part number: SDCZ2-128-A10
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- Bottom Line:
- While the SanDisk Cruzer Mini isn't a speed demon, it is a good, basic thumbdrive that won't break the bank.
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CNET editors' review
SanDisk Cruzer Mini USB flash drive (128MB) price range: $5.95
- Reviewed by: Felisa Yang
- Edited by: Allen Fear
- Reviewed on: 10/03/2005
- Released on: 03/01/2004
The good: Small profile; inexpensive; includes data encryption software.
The bad: Slower than the competition at data transfers.
The bottom line: While the SanDisk Cruzer Mini isn't a speed demon, it is a good, basic thumbdrive that won't break the bank.
In a world of USB flash drives that do everything short of making dinner, there's something to be said for a simple thumbdrive with a small price tag. The SanDisk Cruzer Mini is that product: it's compact, dead simple to use, and requires no drivers (unless you're running Windows 98 SE). The Cruzer Mini comes in a whopping six capacities, so you can pick the one that fits your needs: 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and an enormous 4GB. Even at a suggested retail price of $380 for the 4GB model, the Cruzer Mini works out to a measly 9.5 cents per megabyte, making it a great choice for someone who needs a basic flash thumbdrive.
Unlike many of the recent USB drives that boast fingerprint scanners or fancy casings, the SanDisk Cruzer Mini is truly tiny. Its slim design means it won't block any of the neighboring USB ports when plugged in, and the silver-colored plastic casing makes for a featherweight drive, though on the flip side, it's not nearly as tough as its burly cousin, the SanDisk Cruzer Titanium. An LED on the end of the drive glows green when the drive is plugged in and pulses while transferring data, which can help you see if it's working properly. The drive ships with a neck strap and two extra plastic caps, in case you lose the original. The cap isn't secured to the drive in any way, so it's likely you'll appreciate the extras--unless you lose them, too.
Though the SanDisk Cruzer Mini requires no drivers for Macs or PCs (unless you're running Window 98 SE), it does come preloaded with software. The CruzerLock 2 data security software allows you to encrypt and decrypt files and folders. The first time you use it, the software will walk you through setting up a username and a password (and a backup security question). After you've encrypted a file or a folder on the drive, only someone with the correct username and password can see that the particular file or folder even exists on the drive. The encryption interface is a little clunky and takes some getting used to, though. The other two programs--CruzerSync and Cruzer PocketCache--are trial versions. CruzerSync allows you to synchronize your PC's files and Outlook data on the SanDisk Cruzer Mini, while Cruzer PocketCache is a one-click file-and-folder backup program. You can purchase full versions of either software on SanDisk's site.
Performance-wise, the SanDisk Cruzer Mini is not spectacular. In our informal tests of the 4GB version, it took about 6 minutes to write a 400MB folder of mixed file types (data files, photos, video, and MP3s) from our PC to the thumbdrive and about 30 seconds to read it back. Your mileage may vary depending on your system and the types of files you are transferring.
SanDisk covers the Cruzer Mini with a two-year limited warranty. Though its phone support is toll-free, the lines are open only Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT. The company's site has FAQs, drivers, and software downloads, as well as a Web-based support form.
User reviews
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buy this if you like to loose data!
by beehphy on July 29, 2006
Pros: cheap, small
Cons: cheap, dies at worst moment
Summary: Dont think I'm writing a bad review because I'm stupid and broke this usb drive. This product has failed on me three seperate times. I've allready gotten ...
Summary: Dont think I'm writing a bad review because I'm stupid and broke this usb drive. This product has failed on me three seperate times. I've allready gotten 2 warantee replacements, for the two other times it failed and ruined my day/week/month.
the first time i thought i did something wrong, maybe i was too rough on it or i didn't eject it. Second time i thought was a component failure cause it showed up as a 0 byte drive. This time there is no reason for it to have failed.
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They keep dying!
Pros: comparable performance to other USB drives....until it dies
Cons: The first one I bought was dead out of the box. The second died after a couple of hours I won't be buying a third.
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Good til it dies
Pros: Worked well on Win2000, XP, and Mac OSX. Although it didn't work on one of the XP computers I tried it on.
Cons: Died suddenly and completely after 4 months.
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diffical for driver
Pros: diffucal driver
Cons: now i change my work and new company use win98 then i can't fine driver(I try many website and no driver)
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nice small drive
Pros: It's a nice small drive and fairly inexpensive. It's transfer rates are decent and it has been useful for everything I store on it. I run and work for a small computer repair firm and storing useful tools on it for computer repair is extremely helpful.
Cons: Transfer rates could be faster should also have built-in win98 drivers they needed to be downloaded from the san disk website.
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Good drive but it died!
Pros: Transfer rate is great and neck cord is handy. They also give you extra caps for when you lose one. Mac OSX compatible. Note to Mac users - reformat drive if you aren't going to use it on PCs.
Cons: One day mine stopped working after working fine after a few months. Nothing happened to it - I used it one night. When I plugged it in the next day, it was dead. SanDisk did replace it very quickly. Just remember any flash drive is not 100% reliable.
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it fits!
Pros: This key is thin enough that you can use two of them in an over/under (long edge) twin USB port setup with room to spare. (IBM T40; Dell Optiplex front and back). It's just a hair thicker than my microsoft mouse USB connector. write speed*: 1.9MB/s read
Cons: In a side-by-side (short edge) twin USB setup it's a tight fit for two, but I didn't feel like there was excessive stress. (IBM ThinkCenter M50 front). It is wider than my mouse USB connector. It probably wouldn't be a problem sharing it with a normal
Specifications
- Manufacturer: SanDisk
- Part number: SDCZ2-128-A10
- Description: The SanDisk Cruzer Mini is the fastest and easiest way to move your data. Cruzer Mini is Hi-speed USB 2.0 certified for fast data transfer (also compatible with USB 1.1). Store all your data, pictures, music and more on this pocket-sized device and then easily transfer files between your laptop and desktop.
General
- Product Type USB flash drive
- Storage Capacity 128 MB
- Width 0.8 in
- Depth 0.3 in
- Height 2.8 in
- Compatibility Mac ,
PC - Compatibility Non-specific
Memory
- Interface Type Hi-Speed USB
- Interface Specification Compliance USB 2.0
Expansion / Connectivity
- Compatible Slots None
- Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories 2 extra color caps ,
Neck strap - Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
- Compliant Standards Plug and Play
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included None
- OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.1.2 or later ,
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition ,
Microsoft Windows XP ,
Apple MacOS 9.1 or later ,
Microsoft Windows 2000 Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 2 years warranty
Expansion / Port(s) Required
- Required slot [Jan 21, 2011 from CDS: Slot Required] None
Product series
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SanDisk Cruzer Mini USB flash drive (128MB)
Manufacturer: SanDisk
Specs: Flash,
128 MB -
SanDisk Cruzer Mini USB flash drive (512MB)
Manufacturer: SanDisk
Specs: Flash,
512 MB -
SanDisk Cruzer Mini USB flash drive (1GB)
Manufacturer: SanDisk
Specs: Flash,
1 GB -
SanDisk Cruzer Mini USB flash drive (256MB)
Manufacturer: SanDisk
Specs: Flash,
256 MB -
SanDisk Cruzer Mini USB flash drive (4GB)
Manufacturer: SanDisk
Specs: 4 GB
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:SanDisk
- Address:
601 McCarthy Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035 - Phone: 1-866-726-3475
- Email: support@sandisk.com
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