Ultra Cruzing
Updated: March 20, 2011
(see SanDisk Ultra CZ45)
Holding a special place in our series on the SanDisk USB Flash Drive is the Ultra.
Available in four models and building upon the Cruzer, they share the same attributes and then some. For instance, the Cruzer Titanium boasts a hard metal casing arming it for any clash while the Ultra Backup sports a simple and efficient button to work its miracle. The Ultra CZ45 however holds the designer trophy – without neglecting vital security features. But see for yourself!
Ultra Cruzer Titanium
Ultra Cruzer Titanium Plus
Ultra Backup
CZ45 Ultra
Ultra Cruzer Titanium
Steelmate: SanDisk Titanium Flash Drive (@ 
)
or (
)
Crush-resistant liquidmetal body (silver)
Button sliding USB plug
Available in 1, 2, 4, 8 & 16GB
Reading: 15 Megabytes per second
Writing: 9 Megabytes per second
Password manager
SecureAccess (included or for download):
- Encrypted & password protected private section
- Can be backed up online (maximum 2GB)
U3 Smart (including McAfee and Skype)
Synchronization program (CruzerSync)
Works with ReadyBoost
Blue light shows active or busy
Attachment ring at the back
Measures in mm: 57,94 * 19,05 * 7,14
3,2 ounces
Retains data up to 10 years
5 year limited warranty
Ultra Cruzer Titanium Plus
Steelmate enhanced: SanDisk Titanium Plus (@ ) or ()
Why Plus?
AES hardware encryption
Online back-up service
Files can be accessed and restored online
Lost & found service (BoomerangIt)
Regular Ultra traits:
Crush-resistant liquidmetal body (bronze)
Button sliding USB plug
Available in 1, 2, 4, 8 & 16GB
Reading: 15 Megabytes per second
Writing: 9 Megabytes per second
Password manager
SecureAccess (included or for download):
- Encrypted & password protected private section
- Can be backed up online (maximum 2GB)
U3 Smart (including McAfee and Skype)
Synchronization program (CruzerSync)
Works with ReadyBoost
Blue light shows active or busy
Attachment ring at the back
Measures in mm: 57,94 * 19,05 * 7,14
3,2 ounces
Retains data up to 10 years
5 year limited warranty
Ultra Backup
With a Touch: SanDisk Ultra Backup Flash Drive (@ 
) or (
)
First flash drive with a backup button
(just press to back up your data)
Rugged plastic body (black)
Button sliding USB plug
Available in 8, 16, 32 & 64GB
Reading: min. 15 Megabytes per second
Writing: min. 9 Megabytes per second
AES hardware encryption
Password manager
SecureAccess (included or for download):
- Encrypted & password protected private section
- Can be backed up online (maximum 2GB)
U3 Smart (including McAfee and Skype)
Synchronization program (CruzerSync)
Works with ReadyBoost
Orange light shows active or busy
Measures in mm: 72,7 * 21,9 * 10,7
13,46g
Retains data up to 10 years
5 year limited warranty
CZ45 Ultra
Stylemate: SanDisk Ultra CZ45 (@ ) or ()
Stylish red & black plastic body
Button sliding USB plug
Available in 8, 16 & 32GB
Reading: 15 Megabytes per second
Writing: 10 Megabytes per second
128-bit AES hardware encryption
SecureAccess feature:
- Encrypted & password protected private section
- Can be backed up online (maximum 2GB)
Works with ReadyBoost
Attachment hole at the back
Measures in mm: ?
Weight: ?
Retains data up to 10 years
5 year limited warranty
…on eBay right now:
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or
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January 31st, 2010 at 10:31 pm
SanDisk products are pretty solid from my own experience. They do run a bit warm though, odd enough. If you feel one of these on the slide-out button thing you can actually feel this thing working. Overall, its a great and highly recommend USB stick to own.
February 10th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
I purchase a usb memory stick from these guys recently and found them to be great. we had recently been using a number of products to enable us to make storage for all the the items needed and this one did the job perfectly.
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February 10th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
I am very impressed by this. titanium seriously? And I was thinking this was gonna be pretty expensive..then I scroll down and woah! so affordable! I’m definitely getting my hands one of those babies!
February 18th, 2010 at 1:44 am
No usb stick I’ve ever had had any password protection! At least, not that I know of. These look like they are well worth the money, and they should last a long time and be very durable since they’re made of titanium.
February 20th, 2010 at 5:15 am
You’ve got some really goodlooking USB sticks there! My favorite has to be the USB Sticks looking like food
The ones looking like trees are also very nice, but will they be usable with my Laptop? I guess they need some space around themselves, but on a standard PC they would be a perfect gift! Love it!
February 20th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Trond, it all depends on how much stuff you have sticking out at your laptop.
Seriously, the Tree Flash Drives are small and elongated so they should pose no problem to other plugged in devices. The protruding twigs however could be an issue depending on the surroundings.
March 12th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
The Ultra Backup looks very interesting. Does anybody know how things such as the password manager work? Is it separate software which you then install on your PC, or is it an application which runs off of and saves to the USB stick? Thanks.
March 14th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
tgreen,
From what I understand the password manager is part of the U3 software so it should come pre-loaded but not pre-installed. Here are details from the official U3 page: Password Manager.
March 16th, 2010 at 4:24 am
I would really love the ultra backup pen dive. I carry a lot of my official documents in my pen-drive and I would love it to be a secure one. With its encryption and backup capability I think it’s the best for official document transfer.
March 19th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Great post, I loved the idea of a backup button, it seems like it would be really convenient and useful. Thanks for this.
April 4th, 2010 at 2:16 am
backing up your data to usb is always something you should do. I make sure I create a backup every week.
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April 11th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
I like style Ultra Cruzer Titanium
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April 13th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
oh i just love your blogg, love the burger stick, i love unusual things like this in my office at home and these would be perfect for our Daughters laptops, thankyou!
April 19th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
What a great idea! How cool to give these memory sticks as gifts! Thanks
May 13th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Amazing stuff, I’m really loving the backup button on the USB drive, also the titanium one looks amazing and seems extra hardy.. How do i get my hands on one of these babies?
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May 16th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Alan, all the links above will enable you to get your hands on them…after the shipping time.
May 27th, 2010 at 4:38 am
a lot cheaper if i compare prices to our local stores.
May 30th, 2010 at 5:31 am
Surprisingly cheap, and they hold alot more than traditional ones that are that price.
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June 3rd, 2010 at 12:53 am
Wow! USB Titanium? I wonder how much its actual cost. Is it available in Amazon? I’m interested to buy one for myself.
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June 6th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
I like to collect different usb design. Even the most stupid design that they have in gadget store. Would like to own the titanium.
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June 20th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Wow, you guys keep coming up with more and more usb drives. I ordered a few of your unique designed sticks but I have a more sophisticated person in mind for the Titanium one. Being in the data backup and recovery business these make for the perfect gift for our clients.
June 22nd, 2010 at 9:01 pm
I personally use a USB drive Ultra Cruzer Titanium 8Gb. This is a very good model.
July 7th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
there are no 16gb cruzer titaniums in the UK !!!!!
where can i get one from ??
anywhere in the world would do !!!!
thanks
July 8th, 2010 at 2:07 am
I personally refrain from cruzer because the ones you can buy at walmart seem cheap and flimsy, I’m always afraid they’re gonna fall apart but this one here seems like it might be worth it.
July 9th, 2010 at 1:43 am
Kelvin, if you follow the ebay link under the Cruzer Titanium you should get to a few listings from the US. Or try this one right here: 16GB SanDisk Titanium US. You’re right though, UK listings dont show anything right now except a couple of sellers that actually ship from Hong Kong. –> 16GB SanDisk Titanium UK
July 9th, 2010 at 1:59 am
Abo, the Titanium definitely isn’t fragile or flimsy. The casing really is sturdy metal.
July 9th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
I love Cruzer flash drives. Great quality for the money.
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July 18th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
The Cruzer titanium drive has now been discontinued by Sandisk which may be the reason that a couple of readers are struggling to find them on ebay. Sandisk have released some new higher speed drives more recently.
July 22nd, 2010 at 9:59 am
Different from the average USB drive, looks cool.
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July 31st, 2010 at 4:35 am
backup will always save your day!
I’ve been in the situation when I just can scratch my head because of data lost.
I don’t what it to happen again
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August 14th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
@ Tim: Discontinued or not – when you check the links, the Ultra Titanium is still widely available on ebay and amazon.
September 26th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
Can’t get my Sandisc Cruzer Titanium to work with my new Windows 7. All data was saved using XP. How can I continue to use it was my new pc? Thanks!
September 27th, 2010 at 1:49 am
Randy,
you probably need to upgrade the firmware or download the newest driver. Try SanDisk’s support page: SanDisk Support
October 25th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Well,i like the ultra backup one.I always find myself in the middle of problem when i lose out my data due to my clumsiness.Though i have not tried Ultra back up but i guess it is gonna solve my problem.Thanks.
November 7th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Looks little and cool and easy to use. I had a lot of products from SanDisk and they really kept and never had any problems with them.
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November 18th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
I didnt used cruzer before as i mostly use portable hardwares for more space , but from what it seems in their option could be a reliable usbstick
January 2nd, 2011 at 7:42 pm
A flash memory drive is allways needed when you are on a hurry to save some files
March 14th, 2011 at 11:58 am
I love my Sandisk USB Flash Drives (got 5 in total various sizes). Never had a problem with them. For a couple of extra bucks they are well worth it.
March 26th, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Sandisk are not manufacturing these old drives anymore. The latest drives are Cruzer Edge and Cruzer Blade.
Just to add the new cruzer drivers are available in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB. Pretty cheep too!!
March 26th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
John,
they may not get manufactured anymore but they are still available from some sellers. As for the Cruzer Edge and Blade, I have a post about them too: Cruzin’ on the Edge.
April 18th, 2011 at 12:34 am
Scandisk have some of the best flash drives out there. I never leave home without one.
April 23rd, 2011 at 12:12 pm
The last years I have been using three different USB disks from Sandisk. They are solid, reliable and a true friend in need.
The latest addition to the Sandisk USB Disk is on it’s way to my mailbox in the writing moment
Best regards,
Jessica
June 15th, 2011 at 12:37 am
sandisk are very good if original of course, I’ve been sold a couple of times chinese usb’s that say they have 1 gig and they ain’t got nothing!
August 10th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Sandisk are arguably the most stylish USB device on the market and have elevated to a new level with their latest ultra flash drive.
Seriously, definitely recommend to anybody!
Tim, BJW Crane Hire
August 24th, 2011 at 7:08 am
They all pretty much do the same thing, but the way they design them makes some of them look like a fashion accessories.
October 1st, 2011 at 1:10 pm
The backup button is a brilliant idea. Every stick should have one. Scandisk products are superb. Will be picking up an ultra 32GB.
December 15th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
We have been big fans of the Cruzer Titanium drives with their sturdy case and reliability.
The latest Cruzer Blades are now being tested for carrying the latest Microsoft server 2011 operating system. So far with great results.
February 20th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
I have used one of your memory sticks on borrow from a friend who came in from the US and it was wonderful but unfortunately they are not sold here in Cameroon .
Really, it is a state of the a piece of equipment
Great
June 24th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
I must say ! I do find scandisk good value. It’s hard to think that you can get this much memory on such a small device.