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| SanDisk Cruzer Titanium 4 GB |
So starting of it, I bought this SanDisk Cruzer Titanium 4
Gig of version in November 2007 and still in August 2013 I'm using it without
having an inch of a problem. Works very well with all computers in all of the
operating systems like WinXP, WinVista, Linux, Mac and yes performing very well
in latest OS of Microsoft Windows 7. Earlier, SanDisk used to provide U3
application which is a portable application. They are especially useful where
you can run apps/software installed on your pen drive and run the program
directly from pen drive without needing to install it on any computer. Few of
the applications were already pre-installed like Portable Firefox browser, few
games, Notepad like stuffs such as Evernote and few others. Back in UK, in our
University in library we have had some restrictions to use few softwares and at
that time U3 applications helped a lot, and yes, also played few games when I was
tired during my research! Now, in 2013, the SanDisk has stopped providing U3 or
any portable application, instead they are providing Memory Vault in which you
can keep your confidential data by protecting the password and I personally
think it is a great feature. But if you compare it with U3, I guess U3 wins,
however, both software have their own advantages and own drawbacks.
Ultimately, you'll love this product with or without U3
application. Nowadays, almost all computers have Chrome browser, Internet
Explorer, Firefox, Office and some basic applications installed which you will
be needing in a day-to-day tasks and normal usage of computers. With U3
application installed on your drive, there are chances that virus might attack
and all of the program, your personal data also got virus affected. To make the
drive at its best performer remove U3 and use it.
Regarding read/write speed, it actually gives the 18/9
MByte/s respectively. I've tested the drive using the popular application
"H2Testw" and "CrystalDiskMark" and speed falls down in
reading area of 17 to 18 MByte/s, writing area 8.9 to 9 MByte/s. Even in the
sequential read/write speed, the result throws almost the same figure. The 4
Gig version of the SanDisk made hit in the market and all over the world and
its very very successful and which is why they've released another 8 Gig and 16
Gig as well as 32 Gig version, however they're quite expensive (32 GB one) and
I already bought my 16 GB in a very reasonable price, actually one of the
lowest price from my favourite shop Amazon.co.uk !!!
Look wise, it is the real star and gem and it is incredibly
tough though. The name Titanium which they have given for this USB drive, made
of liquid metal and exceptionally strong one which can sustain very heavy
weight, as well as rough usage. The pen drive is usually in my pocket all the
time with few coins and other stuff but still performing at their best.
Moreover, there's no need to worry about cap or anything like that. The capless
version is really helpful; the design is kinda swipe in and out and which I really
love it. While inserting you can see the blue LED blinks and for me, there's no
problem as you can see that activity is going on while you work directly from the
pen drive such as working on few documents, or watching movies directly from
pen drive.
The newer version which I got, of 16 Gig, they've improved
design wise as well as integral chip. Upon inserting, you can see the orange
light instead of blue one in 4 Gig version. Also, you can note that light acts
as it is breathing. If you are working directly from the pen drive, then orange
light blinks continuously, which is an update from SanDisk in the new Chip
design. Touching the pen drive gives you a bit of smooth feel as you can see
its body is literally shining compare to the 4 Gig version where the surface of
the pen drive is bit of rough and not so shiny at all. You can see the pictures
of both 4 Gig and 16 Gig versions which I personally captured it and posted in
here for better idea.
The 4 Gig version gives you the total capacity of 3.82 GB in
FAT32 file system whereas 16 Gig version gives you the total available memory
of 14.9 GB in FAT32. Within Windows there are 4 file types that you can use -
FAT, FAT32, NTFS and exFAT. Each having their own profit & loss. By default
in my 4 GB SanDisk pen drive having FAT32 file system. FAT32 can store the data
of file size up to 4 GB. If single file size is having more than 4 GB, than you
cannot keep the particular file in your pen drive whose have FAT32 file system.
However, the 4 GB doesn't make any sense of this 4 GB FAT32 system rule as it
is obvious that you are not going keep a single file of 4 GB because of its
total available space is only 3.82 GB. Yes, if you have 16 GB, then you
definitely not gonna hold the single file/data of 4 GB. And if you want to
store the file, then only NTFS file system you'll require to choose.
NTFS is New Technology File System and in most of the
windows based machines, the hard drive file types is NTFS only. Though if you
choose NTFS, a bit of total capacity gonna reduce. Comparing with FAT32 vs NTFS, the NTFS file
system sure wins in respect of storing data as well as reliability point of
view.
FAT32 is very popular file system and now a days, the pen
drive cost is highly inexpensive. I mean if someone who's having Laptop or PC
and not owning pen drive, then it is a strange thing for sure, at least for me!
USB port is available everywhere from computer system to stand alone players,
LCD & LED TVs, DVD players and many others. These all stand alone systems
mostly use FAT32 file system where you plug the pen drive and off you go to
watch or hear any songs! Now technology is improving and current players can
now able to read the NTFS file system as well. For example, some of the
Samsung, Sony and even Toshiba LED TVs can read NTFS file system appropriately.
Even if you connect the Hard drive of 250 GB or 500 GB file size, these TVs or
players can read it appropriately without any error and perform the task very
well.
I still remember when I used my SanDisk 4 GB pen drive in my
car (the Pioneer audio system), the car system automatically able to play all
the songs. For test purpose, I made my 4 gig pen drive to NTFS system and car
system thrown an error. That means, some standalone players won't be able to
support NTFS system. Technology is moving forward and highly flexible too.
Presently the standalone players, TVs, Blu-ray players, HDD based players can
all read NTFS system easily and by that means you can save a lot of money too!
As per my point of view, if you have more number of pen
drives, you can made one of the pen drive to NTFS system in which data is quite
reliable and access speed also matters a bit. However, you should eject your pen
drive each and every time when you are going to pull from your computer's USB
port else there are chances to either corrupt the files or might be some files
won't be able to save properly in your drive. Though, in FAT32 the same action
is recommended-eject the drive properly and legally else data would be gone or
corrupt! The better you do so, the better the data of yours and longer the life
of your pen drive!
SanDisk also offers to product registration over online on
their site either you've purchased pen drive, memory card or HDD which gives
you warranty and other details. You will required to write down the Serial
number of your product, on which date you have purchased and from where you
have bought it and it automatically identifies the warranty and other details
after you select the appropriate category. In case, if the product is faulty or
any kind of error you found, through RMA process you can get new one or either
get repaired. In addition you have support of their forum as well which
provides any queries and their solutions if you have over their online forums.
I think that's the nice move by SanDisk! Some people have purchased the very
earlier products, which are in fact a great in terms of quality and after
registering over online SanDisk can give you lifetime Warranty-again a
fantastic and brilliant work!
Right now in 2013, if you're planning to buy
"Titanium" only model, either 4 GB or 8 or 16 GB, it is not
available. Still, there are chances that you can get the "Titanium"
model either from SanDisk's own store (US region) or from Amazon.com or if
you're lucky then you can also get it from eBay.com. While buying from eBay,
check the seller's reputation and other details! And with case of Amazon, it is
always better product, but there are chances that you will get the product in
bulk packaging instead of retail packing.
SanDisk is really putting effort towards their products and
that's why it got a legendary name in Memory market. Although, it is also true
that presently SanDisk is not manufacturing Titanium kind of products or
products that they already made earlier, better quality of materials you might
not able to find in today's products. But yes, you've your data in a piece of
mind guaranteed which resides in your SanDisk pen drive and I believe that's
the first thing that you will look for and which SanDisk definitely has! If you
wanted the real deal with pure satisfaction, as per me, instead of putting
money on other brands, just don't go.... close your eyes and always go for SanDisk.
In the case of Titanium, in plain simple words, it is a sure hit and amazing
product! A real star with Ultimate performance.
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