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SanDisk Cruzer Profile 512MB USB Flash Drive (SDCZ5-512-A10, Retail Package) | List Price: $49.99
Discount Price: $7.99
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Platform: Not Machine Specific
Brand: SanDisk
Binding: Electronics
Features: - High Security Protection where Data is Accessible by Fingerprint Recognition
- Distinctive Ergonomic Design for easy access and swiping
- Cruzer Profile authenticates users when a finger is swiped across the device
- An embedded identification sensor reads the fingerprint
- Gives approval & activates the drive
SanDisk Cruzer 512MB Flash drive [Posted on 2006-01-31]
This flash drive is not compatible with Mac although it is advertised as being compatible with windows and Mac.
The ring that holds the the chain/loop is very weak and hence the flash drive constantly falls with the slightest hooks it gets,with 3 or more fall and the flash drive is unable to store information, the shock resistant is very low.
Besides the flaws it provide to be a good drive, can be a bit more handy,too bulky.
Fingerprint sign-on works pretty well! [Posted on 2007-01-05]
I have been using the Sandisk Cruzer Profile 512MB for about 2 months and have to say that it has not given me any problems with Windows XP and Winfdows 2000 machines. I use fingers on both hands and all swipe easily. It allows for single-handed swipes although the connection cord between the two parts (functions as a cap as well as a print reader)is a little stiff and can be tricky to hold. It is best to hold the cap/reader down with one hand and swipe the finger on the other.
Depending on how accessible the USB port is this is either easy or hard to do. Also, the speed of the Cruzer is good. I keep large files on it and use it with Roboform and it works great. Have't looked up the mbps but it is very rapid. About 1 sec for a 4 mb file.
The only real downside, if it is one, is that the Cruzer only uses software fingerprint recognition. It does not replace the PW and UID for windows' logon.
The software for site logons is crappy at best, but hey, they can't be scoring oin every category for that price.
Note that this does not work on MAC (clearly stated in manual, so read up before you buy!).
Sandisk products NOT VISTA COMPATIBLE [Posted on 2007-07-23]
Do not buy any Sandisk Products if your computer is running Vista.... You would think they have had enough time to get their drivers up to date..... So if you have Windows VISTA don't buy any of their products!!!!!!!!!!
drive has some compatibility issues between XP > vista .. [Posted on 2007-08-24]
other reviewers are correct in that this drive does have compatibility issues between Windows XP and Windows Vista.
Pros:
- the drive can not be accessed without swiping a finger on the scanner, which unlocks the drive. attempts to format the drive will not work, even though it appears to be formatting. a error message will pop up and say it cannot be completed.
- although the drives software cannot be run, the drive still works the same way as in XP. (IE: is secure unless swiped with a finger)
Cons:
- in order to register your fingerprints you need windows XP because of the cruzer-profile wizard software. I am assuming because of vista's security settings some programs cant be run, (even though I have tried administrator mode)
- login software is not compatible with Windows Vista
just a reminder:
the drive can be used for both vista and XP systems, only after fingerprints are registered on XP first!!
Good item but not convenient. [Posted on 2008-07-29]
Good item but not convenient. After restart my comp, big banner shows up top of the login window. It is looking for usb flash drive. The banner message should pop up when I want to use usb drive.
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