SanDisk Cruzer Micro 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive (SDCZ6-016G-A11, Retail Package)

I purchased the SanDisk Cruzer Micro 16GB Flash Drive 4 back-up storage. I don't use the U3 software & could use the extra space. The product is cheaply made, but 4 the price I guess it is okay. The thing I want 2 caution anyone buying a SanDisk product is BEWARE of the WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE on the planet. I am planning on purchasing a 32GB flash drive, & you can bet it won't be a SanDisk.

It's nice 2 have so much storage in such a small space. The retractable USB port is the best feature -- I hate losing those little caps that other brands have.

Like some other reviewers, I'm on a Mac & I'm happy 2 report that the drive works great & can be reformatted using OS X's Disk Utility. Some earlier U3 drives had problems with Macs.

The only drawback 2 this drive is its blinking light. When you plug the Cruzer into your laptop, you'll have a bright orange pulsing light in your peripheral vision. Very annoying! Fortunately I only use this drive 4 short periods of time, 2 transfer files between computers. If I was using it all day long I would need some way 2 cover the light.

UPDATE: This drive worked great between Macs. I eventually used this drive 2 move some files from my Mac 2 a PC. When I plugged the drive into the PC, the U3 partition was still there, & U3 ran automatically on the PC. Even though I had previously reformatted the drive using my Mac, it didn't get rid of U3! Unfortunately, it appears that U3 went through its "first time" wizard & reformatted the drive, causing it 2 lose the data I had copied from my Mac. I ran the U3 uninstaller (available from the support section of the U3 web site). Once U3 was truly gone, it behaved as a normal drive.

This flash drive is used by the Tech Team 4 sensitive data. The portibility & convenience of 16GB in a flash drive is a huge advantage 4 an IT staff on the go.

I only buy SanDisk flash products, & have always been satisfied. I always remove the U3 programs & load up my own favorite Portable apps so I can have a personal experience at school & work. I will purchase a 32 GB as soon as they let them loose & the price drops below $100.00...

This drive looks great, & the 16GB of storage is nice in such a small form factor... However, I was extremely disappointed in the build quality. I took it out of the packaging, & apart from feeling overly light like a cheap toy, the insides shake around when you move it. I assumed it was broken but when I called SanDisk they said nothing was wrong with it. For a 16GB drive that costs almost 100 dollars, the quality really isn't up 2 par.

Also the U3 software doesn't support Macs & wastes space (the drive will however work on a Mac without using the software).

Cruzer Micro now ships with U3 smart technology. Co-invented by SanDisk, U3 technology gives you the ability 2 carry your files & your software on a secure USB drive. You can have your wallpaper, preferences, favorites, profiles, & more - everything you need 4 a familiar computing experience on any PC, wherever you go. Cruzer Micro allows you 2 easily carry & transfer key documents, pictures, music & video clips from one computer 2 another. The new retractable USB port eliminates the need 4 caps & protects your USB connector.