Testseek.com have collected 39 expert reviews of the SanDisk Ultra Cruzer Backup USB2 and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for SanDisk Ultra Cruzer Backup USB2.
August 2009
(76%)
39 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(73%)
3 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
76010039
The editors liked
Backup at the touch of a button
Available in capacities up to 64GB
Smaller than hard drive based backup solutions
Supports hardware and software based encryption
Backup software compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 and Mac OS X
Nice looking design
Retractable USB plug
Non-obtrusive hardware design
Backup software is easy to configure
SanDisk Backup software features "live backups" and file revisioning
None of the components require administrative rights to run
Backups at the touch of a button
Easy to use
Multiple versions backed up
Easy to restore files
Lightweight
Handy backup button
Automatic backup
Fast write speed
AES hardware encryption
Useful included software
Simple
Powerful backup software
Fast average read speeds
One-button backup after initial setup
The editors didn't like
Backup software does not take advantage of hardware encryption
Mediocre read and write speeds
Includes only 2GB of online storage
Pricey
High MSRP
Lack any accessories
Backup software and U3 Launchpad are Windows only
Password protection takes all-or-nothing approach that prevents drive use on Linux and Embedded platforms
U3 password protection requires software installation for Mac users...
Abstract: Having the ability to quickly backup your computer could be a very difficult task if you don’t know what exactly to do. However, a SanDisk Ultra Backup Flash Drive makes it as easy as pushing a button. It’s a little more advanced than your ave...
Abstract: SanDisk, inarguably a leader in the world of memory and storage, looks to solidify its spot in the pole position with a new line of backup USB drives, which should land on store shelves in April. The SanDisk Ultra Backup USB Flash Drives feature a butt...
Overall, the SanDisk Ultra Backup is a very cool little drive with respectable speed and plenty of conveniences, although you’re paying a premium for those creature comforts. But if you like the idea of backing up data on a device the size of a pack...
Published: 2013-06-21, Author: James , review by: micromart.co.uk
Abstract: When considering USB storage keys, it mostly makes sense to consider their suitability for portable file transfers and use as a temporary data repository, but SanDisk is one of the few companies that have remembered that solid-state storage is incredibly ...
Password protection and encryption provide strong security
Expensive, poor Mac support
So while the Ultra Backup's security features might sound attractive, SanDisk needs to pay more attention to the Mac side of things if it wants to appeal to Mac users
Overall, the SanDisk Ultra Backup is a very cool little drive with respectable speed and plenty of conveniences, although youre paying a premium for those creature comforts. But if you like the idea of backing up data on a device the size of a pack o...
