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Rusted Steampunk USB Drive offers 4GB of storage, free tetanus infection

by Tim Stevens, posted Apr 28th 2009 at 9:51AM

Steampunk mods are becoming rather more prevalent these days as tech-addled creative types reject modern sensibilities and revert to a non-existent, whimsical past. The latest such escape is called "Rusted Steampunk USB Drive - no.2," a follow-up to an earlier, slightly less rusty object d'USB. It appears to be built around a 4GB SanDisk Cruzer drive, augmented with weathered, laser-cut hunks of metal. The curvy flourish on the front says "You probably shouldn't put this in your pocket," while the dueling swordfish on the back say "I survived a trip to Rapture and all I got was this corroded chunk of storage." Yours for $40.

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SanDisk showcases new Ultra Backup / Cruzer USB flash drives

by Darren Murph, posted Jan 5th 2009 at 10:32PM

Rather than simply adding a new capacity option or throwing another adjective on the end (i.e. Ultra, Xtreme, Gnarly, etc.), SanDisk is actually launching something in the flash drive sector that's worth paying attention to. The Ultra USB Backup is hailed as the planet's first USB key with simple backup software activation at the touch of a button, and with capacities up to 64GB, we'd say this is a pretty decent option for keeping your digital paraphernalia backed up sans an external HDD. In related news, the outfit has redesigned the long-standing Cruzer to fall more in line with today's trends, effectively stripping the retro pastel hues and adding in "iconic new design language developed by global innovation firm frog design." The new bunch is expected in stores this April, with prices ranging from $24.99 to $99.99 for the Cruzer and $39.99 to $199.99 for the Ultra Backup. Full release is after the break.

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SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise: first secure USB drive fully compatible with OS X

by Darren Murph, posted Dec 4th 2008 at 1:15PM

Listen up, paranoid readers. SanDisk has just introduced what it's calling "the first secure USB flash drive to fully support Apple Mac OS X computers." The new Cruzer Enterprise was designed to meet unique USB security / compliance needs by implementing a "hardware-based 256-bit AES USB encryption solution that puts mandatory access control on all files as protection against theft or loss of the drive." Of course, Windows environments are also supported, and on both platforms users can log in / shut down access to the encrypted storage area, change and manage passwords, alter contact information (among other preferences), launch online support (woo!) and view current firmware and drive information. The drive is available in 1/2/4/8GB flavors (runs around $60 to $300) and plays nice with both OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and 10.5 (Leopard) on the Mac side.

SanDisk rolls out RSA-packin' Cruzer Enterprise flash drives

by Donald Melanson, posted Apr 7th 2008 at 12:54PM

It looks like anyone that makes regular use of an RSA key for one reason or another could soon have a new favorite USB flash drive, with SanDisk announcing the availability of so-called "two-for-one" Cruzer Enterprise drives, which provide both secure date storage and RSA SecurID software tokens for two-factor authentication (eliminating the need for a separate hardware authenticator). The drive is also apparently no slouch when it comes to the usual storage security measures, with it boasting 256-bit AES encryption, and a setup process that requires users to create complex passwords before they're able to make use of the drive. No word on pricing just yet, but you'll apparently be able to get the drive in your choice of 1, 2, 4, or 8GB varieties, with each boasting a respectable read speed of 24MB per second and a write speed of 20MB per second.

SanDisk does up 8GB Cruzer Fleur USB drive for the ladies

by Ryan Block, posted Feb 28th 2008 at 8:47PM

Our feminist theory classes in college left us in the mindset that lady-tailored devices can probably do better than pink, but hey, if you're looking for something retractable with U3 and 8GB of storage, SanDisk just added this new $80 Cruzer Fleur to their lineup.

SanDisk announces 72GB(?!) SSD, 8GB Cruzer Crossfire

by Ryan Block, posted Jan 7th 2008 at 8:18PM

SanDisk has another SSD today, a little 5mm thick, 40 gram 1.8-inch SATA II number, due out in Q208 and expected to be released in laptops later on in 2008. Also up to bat (and comparatively far more boring), the 8GB Cruzer Crossfire, which doubles the capacity of the last Crossfire and will retail for $130.

SanDisk's Cruzer Titanium Plus flash drive

by Ryan Block, posted Jan 2nd 2008 at 8:00AM

If a 4GB USB flash drive just isn't enough to meet your needs, SanDisk's introducing a new device at CES that not only does the whole storage-of-zeroes-and-ones thing, but comes with six months free online backup with BeInSync (which costs $30 annually thereafter), as well as two years of BoomerangIt lost and found service. It'll be available in March for $60. One more shot after the break.

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SanDisk bumps its Cruzer Micro series to 8GB

by Paul Miller, posted Aug 28th 2007 at 12:10PM

No matter how many we lose in the couch, we just can never get enough capacity in our thumb drives and SanDisk never seems to get tired of meeting our demands. The company just announced that it's sticking 8GB of flash into its Cruzer Micro USB flash drives, and will sell the new model mid-September for around $130. Of course, you can always score a 4GB drive for $70, or even a 2GB for $40, so choose your obscene amount of flash capacity wisely.

SanDisk intros Cruzer Professional, Enterprise USB drives

by Donald Melanson, posted Jun 4th 2007 at 11:24PM

SanDisk has tossed a few more entries into its ever-expanding line of Cruzer USB flash drives, with its new Cruzer Professional and Cruzer Enterprise models offering a few additional perks for more security-minded folks. Both drives are available in 1, 2, and 4GB versions, and each boast the same 24MB/sec read time and 20MB/sec write time. Opting for the Professional model, however, will only get you some basic security features, including a "Privacy Zone" that'll let you password-protect as much or as little of the drive as you'd like. The Cruzer Enterprise, on the other hand, boasts mandatory password protection for the entire drive, along with a set-up process that forces users to create complex passwords. The Enterprise drive will also work with Sandisk's Cruzer Enterprise Central Management & Control server software, which'll give businesses central back-up and restore capabilities, and even allow for remote termination of lost drives. If that meets with your approval, you can snag the Enterprise drives now for between $75 and $185, or save a few bucks with the Professional drives, which'll set you back between $55 and $155.

SanDisk rolls out Cruzer Contour USB flash drives

by Donald Melanson, posted Jan 9th 2007 at 3:42PM

It looks like SanDisk is trying to class up its ever-expanding line of Cruzer USB flash drives, unveiling its shiny new Cruzer Contour at CES. Slide open that glossy black exterior and you'll find an handily hidden USB connector, doing away with the need for a pesky and losable cap. Otherwise, the drive's pretty standard as far as flash drives go these days, with a promised write speed of 18MB/sec and a read speed of 25MB/sec, as well as full adherence to the U3 standard for running apps directly off the drive (Skype, Avast, and a handful of other programs come pre-loaded). The drive's upscaledness also extends to its storage capacity, with the lightest in the batch coming in at relatively hefty 2GB, and the others in the group doubling things up to 4GB and 8GB -- all should be available sometime in March for $90, $150 and $240, respectively.

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