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Testseek.com have collected 48 expert reviews of the SanDisk SDCZ8 Cruzer Contour USB2 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for SanDisk SDCZ8 Cruzer Contour USB2.
 
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The editors liked

  • Speedy
  • Elegant
  • U3 can lock entire drive (for Windows only)
  • Includes CruzerSync
  • The disk write speed is fast and the product has a limited lifetime warranty
  • Fast write speed
  • Helpful U3 applications included
  • Backup and encryption software
  • Lifetime warranty
  • Retractable USB plug with cover
  • Padded storage pouch
  • Fast
  • Lifetime warranty.
  • Unique sliding design. * Great speeds. * ReadyBoost compatible. * U3 included!
  • Slick design
  • No cap to lose
  • Speedy read and write speeds
  • Good build quality
  • Retracting USB connector
  • Looks good
  • U3 support
  • Which can be deinstalled if you dont need it
  • Ships with leather pouch
  • Inexpensive U3 flash drive with "lock" function
  • Solid metal housing with a recessed USB plug

The editors didn't like

  • Fat
  • Takes up adjacent USB port
  • No hole on drive for lanyard
  • Fingerprint magnet
  • USB plug difficult to retract/extend with one hand...
  • Although encryption is excellent
  • It is not FIPS validated.
  • U3 applications not Linux or Mac compatible
  • Big for a USB flash drive.
  • Scratches easily. * Big. * Sliding design doesn always work as intended. Tech Specs Larger Files (>50MB)
  • 27.8MB/s ---Write 17.3MB/s Read Smaller Files ( 17MB/s ---Write 2MB/s Read
  • Ratcheting
  • Retractable USB connector takes some getting used to
  • Moderately expensive
  • No key-chain hole
  • More expensive than other 4GB USB drives
  • Bigger than most USB sticks.
  • Security is not the dominant feature
  • Finding the settings is somewhat difficult

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  Published: 2010-05-04, review by: practicalpc.co.uk

  • Abstract:  The only problem we had with the Extreme Contour was related to its width. On systems with two USB sockets side by side, the width made it difficult to use the adjacent socket. There was no problem with two slots one on top of..

 
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  Published: 2009-10-17, review by: theregister.co.uk

  • Abstract:  Still, new ones aren't expensive: the 16GB test drive costs £55, but the 8GB version costs £33 - not as cheap as the Kingston or PNY. You also get a copy of the U3 home-folder-on-a-stick utility with the SanDisk and a slim pouch that looks like a miniature cosh when loaded.

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  Published: 2009-09-22, review by: digitalversus.com

  • Abstract:  Read and write speeds, U3 Smart software, Sliding USB connector, so no cap, Quite large...

 
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  Published: 2009-02-16, review by: itreviews.com

  • Abstract:  This SanDisk flash drive is neatly designed and performs well, with the added bonuses of password protection and U3 software, not to mention ReadyBoost (though the latter will only appeal to a small section of the user base). At this price, the Contou...

 
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  Published: 2008-12-19, review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • In a group test primarily focused on security, the Sandisk Extreme Cruzer Contour was never going to come out on top. However, security features such as 256bit AES encryption and password-protection are available through U3 software, while this ReadyB...

 
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  Published: 2008-01-01, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • Abstract:  Sandisks Cruzer Contour is the most stylish flash drive here. It takes a while to get used to its sliding design, but once mastered its easy to open. The connector is hidden behind a door, which protects it from dust. The Cruzer Contour was fast ...

 
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  Published: 2007-12-20, review by: tomshardware.co.uk

  • Abstract:  The Cruzer Contour has a capacity of 4 GB, which is split into two partitions as a result of the U3 standard, as mentioned previously. To the operating system, the write-protected partition appears as a CD-ROM with a capacity of 5 MB and contains the laun...

 
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  Published: 2007-07-26, review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • SanDisk's 4GB Cruzer Contour is listed as low as £42 on PriceGrabber and that makes it a fairly good deal, even a bit more competitive than Corsair's similarly sized Flash Voyager GT. The Contour is easily the better deal for Vista, based on our exper...

 
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  Published: 2008-07-09, review by: techtree.com

  • Stylish looks, Decent speeds, U3 Smart enabled, Windows ReadyBoost ready, Leather pouch.
  • Bulkier than others, Trouublesome open-close mechanism, Expensive.
  • The Sandisk Cruzer Contour 16GB is a splendid looking USB Flash drive with a huge capacity and a decent performance. The drive is enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost, meaning that it is specifically manufactured in a way to enhance Windows Vista performan...

 
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  Published: 2008-04-07, review by: ld2.ciol.com

  • Stylish, Fast transfer speed
  • Expensive

 
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