SanDisk Cruzer Micro 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive

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★★★★☆
4.3

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  • Easy to use (641)
  • Portable (619)
  • Large capacity (561)
  • Fast (490)
  • Reliable (490)
  • Easy setup (480)
  • Affordable (5)
  • Easy to install (4)
  • Lots of storage (4)
  • Compact (3)
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Cons

  • Difficult to set up (27)
  • Difficult to use (23)
  • Slow (17)
  • Unreliable (16)
  • Small capacity (9)
  • Easy to lose (2)
  • No lanyard (2)
  • Too many add ons (2)
  • A bit slow (1)

Best Uses

  • File transfer (511)
  • Back-up (472)
  • Additional storage (461)
  • Music (203)
  • Video (170)
  • Photos (4)
  • Pictures (4)
  • Multiple desktop applications (3)
  • Upgrade (3)
  • Digital capture (2)
 
 
 

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It's affordable, it's compact, it's sturdy, and it has plenty of storage space!



Cruzer Micro is an incredibly small USB Flash Drive (UFD) that connects to a computer's USB port.  With capacity of 4GB, users can easily store their key documents, pictures, music and video clips on a Cruzer Micro and transfer them to another computer with a USB port. The flash drive is small, portable and smart allowing you to fit it on a keychain. The retractable USB port eliminates the need for caps and protects your USB connector.

Cruzer Micro includes U3 smart technology. Co-Invented by SanDisk, U3 gives you the ability to carry your files AND your software on a 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. Your digital universe on a USB drive.

Comes loaded with CruzerSync synchronization tool, SignupShield password manager, SKYPE for PC to PC video and audio calls, AVAST virus scan.


  • Capacities: 8GB of removable data storage
  • Retractable USB connector - no more lost caps
  • Brilliant amber LED 
  • U3 smart enabled
  • Loaded with the following U3 programs:
    • CruzerSync synchronization software
    • SignupShield password manager
    • SKYPE "Make video calls from PC to PC"
    • AVAST antivirus software 
  • Dimensions: 7.94mm x 20.6mm x 57.15mm (D x W x L)
  • Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified (backwards compatible with all USB 1.1 ports)
  • Compatible with Windows 2000, SP4 and XP or Vista*
  • Certified Windows 2000 and XP*


  • Cruzer Micro USB Flash Drive
  • Software to securely synchronize your files and access on any PC *
  • Flash Drive Carrying Strap


  • Pentium PC or Macintosh computer with USB support
  • Windows 2000 and XP or Vista
  • Mac OS 9.1.x+, OSX v10.1.2+
  • USB 2.0 port required for Hi-speed transfer
  • Requires high power USB hub port

 * U3 functionality only on Windows 2000 and XP OS


Due to the type of product packaging, once this product has been opened it is non-returnable. If the product is defective, it will be exchanged for the same product. No cash refunds.

Specification Description
Model 03AE0F68, SDCB000000B00, SDCZ36-008G-A11, SDCZ36008GA11
UPC 619659035495
Accessory Indicator Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits Personalize your drive with your favorite applications using U3Ideal for video, this is the easy way to store, share and play your fa
Body Material ABS plastic
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Take it all with you.
Display Catalog Number 25-1110
Enclosure Color Black
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 2
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 2
MAP Price 0.0
Model SDCZ36-008G-A11
New Date Tue Jul 28 00:00:00 CDT 2009
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Product Depth 2.3
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 0.4
Product Type 8GB
Product Weight 1.1
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 0.8
Supported Languages English

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Product Reviews

Last update: Nov 17, 2009

SanDisk Cruzer Micro 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[13 of 14 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Good drive for the price

"I have 5 USB flash drives of various brands. This one, 8GB, is the fastest of the lot 18 MB/sec. I also have the 4 GB version and it's transfer rate is 12 MB/sec. Most of the others range from 10 MB/sec to 15 MB/sec. All tests done on the same computer...." Read Full Review »

Feb 18, 2008 by Maurice

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★★★☆☆
3.0
CAUTION

"WARNING! Make sure 'autorun' is turned off on your computer. This drive comes preloaded with U3 software that is best classified as "annoying spam". Tries to load itself on your computer every time you insert it - resists deletion. The first time it comes up tell it 'NO' and then do a full format on the drive. Afterwards its very usable and hopefully will be as reliable as every other sandisk product I've u..." Read Full Review »

Nov 28, 2008 by TDG

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SanDisk Cruzer Micro 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive Review

Take it easy.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Setup
  • Easy To Use
  • Fast
  • High Capacity
  • Portable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • File Transfer
  • Music
 

"If you are using flash for ready boost, keep in mind that all flash drives have a finite number of writes before the transistor storing the data is no longer usable. I think it's on the order of something like 100,000. For casual use, you'll probably never even approach that, but if your OS is using …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 24 2008
Nate
Layton, Utah
I am:
  • Power user
Reviewed at:
Price: $24.99
 
 

[38 of 38 customers found this review helpful]

SanDisk Cruzer Micro 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive Review

Recommend!

★★★★☆
4.0

"Pros

No caps to keep up with, lots of memory, works on all computers so far!



Additional Thoughts

I am a teacher/campus technology rep. I am constantly going from computer to computer on my campus, moving/copying files. I have not found a computer that does not read the drive or files on it. It is …"  Read Full Review »

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Jul 17 2008
ortir
San Antonio
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Price: $29.99
 
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

SanDisk Cruzer Micro 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive Review

Works Great

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Fast
  • High Capacity
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Additional Storage
  • Backup
  • File Transfer
  • Music
  • Temporary Hard Drive
  • More »
 

"To optimize this drive's performance you need to go to disk drives under device manager and click properties then choose optimize for performance. The system may ask you to reboot. Afterwords just make sure you safely remove the drive before physically disconnecting it from the system and it should …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 30 2008
J. Sharpe
Richmond,VA
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  • Power user
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Price: $24.99
 
 

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

SanDisk Cruzer Micro 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive Review

USB SwitchBlade

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Setup
  • Easy to use
  • Fast
  • High Capacity
  • Portable
  • More »

    Cons

  • U3 not always useful

    Best Uses

  • Backup
  • File Transfer
  • Music
 

"I use this on a daily basis to transfer all of my text documents back and forth. Very useful and small. Works like a little blade with no caps to lose. I like this style so much I have given it as gifts to friends and family. The only con is the U3 software, I dont need it or want it, so I uninst …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 23 2008
Bzzybot
Palm Springs, CA
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Price: $24.99
 
 

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

SanDisk Cruzer Micro 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive Review

Excellent Deal - 8 GB Flash Drive for $19.99

★★★★☆
4.0

"Pros

Price definaelty! I love the software that comes loaded on it (McAfee, etc....) It doesn't have one of those plastic tips that you lose the first week, instead it slides in & out.



Cons

Although I really do like the software they preloaded on the flash drive, you really don't want ALL of it, …"  Read Full Review »

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Sep 17 2008
ioperate
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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