• Sandisk Cruzer Contour 16GB

    Sandisk Cruzer Contour 16GB

    Jayesh Limaye, Jul 09, 2008 1723 hrs IST

    The Sandisk Cruzer Contour 16GB sports sexy looks, let's see how it performs.

    Stylish looks, Decent speeds, U3 Smart enabled, Windows ReadyBoost ready, Leather pouch.

    Bulkier than others, Trouublesome open-close mechanism, Expensive.

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On plugging it into a USB port, the word "CRUZER" light up with a blue backlit LED. This blinks during any drive activity.



This drive is U3 enabled. When you plug this into a computer, it asks you if you want to install the U3 application on the drive.



When installed, you can run U3 portable applications directly from the drive. The included U3 programs are: CruzerSync - a synchronization tool, SignupShield - a password manager, SKYPE messenger, trial version of McAfee anti-virus, and even a couple of games. You can also download and install additional U3 applications as and when you require. The Contour can be password protected through U3 and this is AES hardware encryption. U3 lets you carry your files, software, wallpaper, preferences, favorites, profiles, etc. With U3, you can virtually carry your desktop with you wherever you take the drive and plug it in.

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nike
,mumbai, on Dec 11, 2009 10:18 AM
format the drive in NTFS & see performance blast
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Stephen Robinso
,Carlisle PA, on Dec 26, 2008 05:37 PM
Your "ATTO" graphic doesn't make any sense. If you believe what it says, the wrtie speed maxes out at around 80+MB/sec, and read speed at ~240MB/sec. It's so far off that one has to wonder about the accuracy of any of the data here.
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naveenchaudhary
,meerut, on Jul 10, 2008 11:37 AM
better go for western digital portable 160 GB drive(Rs.3800) or 320 GB(Rs.5400). not as small as the sandisk cruzer, later being a flash drive, but WD is value for money, and speeds as amazing.
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jack
,kovai, on Jul 11, 2008 01:05 PM
better go for western digital portable 160 GB drive(Rs.1600)
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Fifanomore
,Pune, on Jul 10, 2008 11:00 AM
this is sure no go
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