SanDisk Cruzer|Micro|Cruzer Mini|Enterprise|Cruzer Contour

June 20, 2009

Cruzer

Posted by: DT : Category: SanDisk

The SanDisk Cruzer is quite a flagship sailing the flash drive market and definitely for the company itself. Maybe SanDisk had a premonition when adapting the Cruzer moniker as that sailing proved to be steadfast and smooth. It’s no wonder since all the Cruzer models share qualities such as:

- high-speed performance
- password protection
- U3 technology
- CruzerSync
(software synchronizing your outlook and personal files)
- data retention of up to 10 years
- LED indicator
- 2-5 year warranty

Now, let’s cruze through the various designs and their more specific traits.

Cruzer
Cruzer Micro
Cruzer Micro Skin
Cruzer Mini
Cruzer Contour
Cruzer Enterprise
Cruzer Professional
Cruzer Profile

SanDisk Cruzer:

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Specs:

- Black plastic case, red USB interface
- retractable USB connector via white slider on top
- 4 – 32GB
- Orange LED light (Amber)
- Length x width x height: 58.4 x 20.3 x 10.1 mm
- Weight: 9.92g

Cruzer Micro:

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Specs:

- Plastic case
- retractable USB connector via white slider on top
- Available in 4 colors: Blue, Red, Silver, White, Purple and Black.
- 512MB – 16GB
- Orange LED light (Amber)
- Rear keychain ring
- Length x width x height: 57.15 x 20.6 x 7.94 mm
- Weight: 5g

Cruzer Micro Skin:

Skin & Tones: SanDisk Cruzer Micro Skin (@ )

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Specs:

- White metal body with skin case
- Clear case and cap, in different colors
- 256MB – 8GB
- Green LED light
- Rear keychain ring
- Length x width x height: 57.15 x 20.6 x 7.94 mm
- Weight: 5g

Cruzer Mini:

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Specs:

- Silver or black plastic case
- Clear caps in different colors (white, blue and green)
- 128MB – 4GB
- Software based encryption (CruzerLock)
- Green LED light
- Neck strap included
- Length x width x height: 2.8 x 0.8 x 0.3 inches
- Weight: 0.4 ounces

Extreme Cruzer Contour:

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Specs:

- Glossy black metal case
- concealable USB connector through sliding silver frame
- 4 – 32GB
- Ultra fast speed: 25 MB/s read & 18 MB/s write
- Hardware-based encryption (AES standard)
- Blue LED light illuminating the Cruzer logo
- Lifetime limited warranty
- Length x width x height: 72.90 x 23.62 x 10.16mm
- Weight: 29g

Cruzer Enterprise:

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Specs:

- Black plastic case with rear keychain hole
- Cap with clip (attachable to clothes or bags)
- 1 – 8GB
- Ultra fast speed: 24 MB/s read & 20 MB/s write
- Mandatory access control (FIPS 140-2 level 2)
- Hardware-based encryption (AES 256)
- CMC server software (Central Management and Control)
- Rear blue LED light
- Length x width x height: 3 x 0.75 x 0.45 inches
- Weight: 0.12 lbs

Cruzer Professional:

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Specs:

- Silver plastic case with rear keychain hole
- Cap with clip (attachable to clothes or bags)
- 1 – 8GB
- Ultra fast speed: 24 MB/s read & 20 MB/s write
- Hardware-based encryption (AES 256)
- Rear blue LED light
- Length x width x height: 3 x 0.75 x 0.45 inches
- Weight: 0.12 lbs

Cruzer Profile:

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Specs:

- White plastic case on black fingerprint scanner
- Secure, biometric fingerprint access
- Fingerprint module contains cap
- 512MB – 1GB
- Software-based encryption (CruzerLock)
- PocketCache software (for back-up)
- No U3
- Dual LED (one for activity, one for access)
- Includes video instructions
- Length x width x height: 2.5 x 1.1 x 0.6 inches
- Weight: 0.8 ounce

Although this is quite a lot already the Cruzer series doesn’t stop here. Later I will bring to you Cruzer memory sticks with stylish extra kicks.

As for the ones listed here: what probably speaks most for them is their strong performance and extreme durability. Believe it or not, I’ve actually come across several users on twitter who accidentally had their SanDisk Cruzer in the laundry. And in every single case the drive was still working fine afterwards. To me that was pretty mind-boggling. Especially the fact that of all brands, it’s the Cruzer ending up in the washing machine! Could it have something to do with its namesake and its association with water?

SanDisk Cruzer Micro 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive