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SanDisk Cruzer Titanium U3 2 GB

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Posted on 6 Nov 2006 by Ulukai

Conclusion

When I started reviewing this drive, I didn't see much more on offer over existing solutions on the market than a U3 enabled drive. But it's when you start digging deeper with this drive, when you notice that it's different. I'll tell you why I think so in the following paragraphs.

First off is the casing, it's made from LiquidMetal which is remarkable stuff. Consisting of an alloy that is tough like a metal, it possesses the chemical properties of plastics which makes it very durable. The user of the SanDisk Titanium drive really does have best of both worlds. Not only does it look neat, it's tough as nails too. Another impressive feature is the speed of the SanDisk drive. It delivers a constant high speed over a variety of tested file sizes, with even higher burst rates. Coupled with the huge storage space, this is a really good bonus. This drive really has got a lot going for it.

The only thing I have some criticism on is the U3 platform. It's not compatible with all operating systems. You can't really hold that against this drive though or even at U3. The platform is in constant development and it will surely bridge that gap when it comes to it.

Pros and Cons

I would like to take this point in the conclusion to make mention of the highs and lows I encountered whilst reviewing the Cruzer Titanium USB drive from SanDisk :

Pros:

  • The LiquidMetal casing.
  • Constant high performance of the drive.
  • Easy installation and usage.
  • Level and excellence of support.
  • Cons:

  • Only Windows operating systems are supported for U3.
  • Pricing and Availability:

    • The prices are different per country due to various tax restrictions etc. Check this link for more information on where to buy the drives and actual prices.
    Sponsors of this review

    I would like to take this moment to thank the companies who provided the media as well as most of the hardware for this review. Without the generous and ongoing support of these companies this review would not have been possible in such detail - Thank you!

    Review system specifications
    Processor:AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+
    Memory:2048 MB DDR 400MHz
    Hard drives: 2x 250 GB DiamondMax 10 SATA disks (Mirrored RAID)
    Motherboard:Asus A8N Sli
    Operating System:Windows XP Professional SP2
    Recording devices:Philips DVDR 1660P1 and NEC ND-4551A
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