SanDisk - Cruzer Glide 64GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive - Black

I purchased this large capacity flashdrive so that I could store and carry all my files off the PC (I have only program files on the PC). This way, if I change PCs -- say, between my work PC and my home PC -- I always have my data files with me. It also means, if my PC crashes for some reason, my files are not lost. Anyway, I have been very pleased with the performance of the SanDisk Cruzer 64GB USB Flash Drive. I was able to do exactly what I wanted -- pull all files off the PC and on to a portable drive I could carry in my pocket. The form factor is a little more bulky than other flash drives, but the design is simple and functional. It's a little expensive, but the capacity allows you to really carry just about everything. My only real complaint is the software that SanDisk insists on preloading on the drive. Every PC will now recognize a device when you stick it in a USB port, and I don't want help in "managing my files"... I can do that fine through Windows Explorer. I can only assume the software is intended to help people who are completely baffled by all the "new-fangled computer stuff", but I find it more convoluted and confusing. I mean, if you can't even work Windows Explorer, you probably should just go back to using pencil, paper and a calculator. ;-) SanDisk, leave the silly software off...

Got this from Best Buy due to it being on sale. 64GB...I can do alot with that, right? Wrong...I use lots of files larger than 4GB and FAT32 does not allow downloads that large....only NTFS, which this is not. So....I'm returning it for something that will handle 5 to 10GB files. I mean, what's the point of a flash drive that only allows files to be added piece by piece? Isn't large data transfers of whole folders the main point, ie. having ALL your files/programs with you vs your computer??? Oh, and by the way, don't try to format the flash drive to NTFS as I did. Due to the U3 security programs on this, with them gone you will end up with a piece of plastic that the computer will consider is full, unaccessible for any purpose, and too light to function later as a paperweight.

What can I say? It's a flash drive. Nowadays, flash drives are certainly reliable means of saving data. You pretty much cannot go wrong with any flash drive you purchase, provided it has enough storage space to meet your needs. Sandisk is a well-known brand, and I see a lot of people using them in the Information Technology field. This flash drive comes with useful security software that allows you to "lock" files into a vault, which requires a password for access. This is extremely useful in the workplace environment, and gives you peace of mind if you happen to forget your flash drive. I purchased the 64 GB model of the Cruzer Glide, which is more than enough for my needs, as I am a college student, and have been using a 4GB drive in the past. I'm sure this is a great flash drive, and it has a good form factor: big enough to hold on to, with a retractable USB drive for protection.

My reason for purchasing this was the included security software. I wanted to offload files from my MacBook Pro and put them in a lockbox that I could carry around my neck. I had to download the MAC version of the software (no problem), load it onto the device (likewise), and run it from the flash drive. I created the lockbox and moved things into it but couldn't get them out again--BIG problem. Because of this I have used the device as a 'sneakernet' tool but even when copying files to/from the non-lockbox section the response is extremely slow compared to a 4200RPM Portable HD. On a minor note, I found it impossible to attach a lanyard to it making it easy to lose track of and thus easy to lose.

I've got several USB flash drives, both from Corsair & Sandisk with considerably large capacities. I've bought the Sandisk Cruiser 128Gb for the back-up of essential files. Though the drive has a large capacity, the speed of the drive is not satisfactory, as 6 to 7 Mb/seconds write mode and 22.5 Mb/seconds read mode. The fastest flash drive I've ever used was a Corsair Flash Voyager Mini 32Gb, which exceeds 20 Mb/second write & 35Mb/seconds read capacities. So if you're looking for a huge flash drive but no performance Sandisk Cruiser 128Gb might be the only choice. But if you need some performance & a speedy drive I'll propose Corsair Flash Voyager Mini 32Gb. ( The first test result of the Sandisk Cruiser: 12Gb ( 12,500 files ) transfer from a high end computer will last about an hour ! )

On special sale I bought this 64GB Flash USB to take a first system image of a newly loaded Win 7 laptop (programs/data). After reformatting FLASH drive to NTFS from eFAT, backup still would not work. Tho there was enuf space, I found out Win 7 Backup program cannot place files larger than 4 GB in size onto a FLASH device. Only an external hard drive or DVD's (very slow process) will work. DVDs/CDs work because special techniques are used to break files into small enuf pieces to span multiple disks, to later be fused together upon restoral. This does not diminish usefulness of this FLASH USB. It can store oddles of data, movies, pictures, etc.

I lucked out and purchased this item on sale for $15 (current price is $49.99). While it was a great deal, the speed leaves a bit to be desired. I'd recommend using this only as a document/pic backup option, or even as an emergency startup device. I performed a Time Machine backup to this device, and it took a painful 2.5 hours on a new, clean install of 10.13 (before iCould signin or any app installs). If you have option of the current full price, invest instead in an external SSD, which you can get for a little over twice the price and 8x the storage.

So far so good but it's memory so it should be OK. Never had any issues with any SanDisk memory so I am hopefull that this situation will continue with this stick also. Love the large capacity. It's the largest stick that I own so I don't have previous experience with 64 Gb but I assume that it will do as good a job as the 2, 4, 8. & 16 Gb SanDisk sticks I now own. Checking around this was about as good a deal as I have found. Paid $59.99 for 64 Gb. Less than a dollar per Gb, that's pretty good value in my book. If issues arrise I will update my review.