SanDisk Rolls Out Its Fastest, Thinnest and Highest-Capacity Flash Keys

SanDisk Corporation announced a suite of USB flash drives that includes its fastest, thinnest and highest-capacity USB products.

The drives offer consumers the storage they need to carry libraries of digital content with them wherever they go and transfer their files quickly.

"Whether consumers are seeking super-fast transfer speeds, maximum storage capacity or a stylish fashion statement, we offer a drive to meet their needs," said Bob O’Keefe, VP, retail marketing, SanDisk. "SanDisk pioneered the USB drive and now offers one of the broadest lineups in the industry, with a wide range of form factors and reliability that consumers can count on to store their important files."

Extreme USB Flash Drive
The USB 3.0-enabled Extreme USB flash drive can transfer, store and share large files up to 10 times faster with speeds of up to 190MB/s. USB 3.0-enabled device shipments will surpass one billion in 2014, up from 70 million in 2011, according to NPD In-Stat. The drive reduces wait times for consumers. It can transfer smaller files almost instantaneously and larger files such as a 3GB file in 20 seconds or a 40GB file in four minutes. It is backed by a lifetime limited warranty and available worldwide now in 16GB to 64GB capacities carrying MSRPs of $64.99 to $159.99.

Cruzer Glide USB Flash Drive

The 128GB Cruzer Glide USB flash drive is SanDisk’s highest-capacity USB drive, and features reliable, secure and portable storage for photos, videos, music and other files. The drive is a companion for anyone using ultra-thin notebooks, which are often limited to 128GB of storage. In such a configuration, it allows consumers to double their available storage with a convenient portable solution. Backed by a two-year limited warranty, it is available worldwide now in 4GB to 64GB capacities with MSRPs starting at $19.99. The 128GB capacity will be available worldwide in Q3 2012 carrying an MSRP of $249.99.

Cruzer Facet USB Flash Drive
For users whose style is reflected in everything they do, the Cruzer Facet USB flash drive is a durable drive with stainless-steel casing designed with a variety of colors and a faceted texture. It combines function and personality, making it a fashionable way to store digital files. It is available worldwide now in 8GB to 32GB capacities carrying MSRPs of $32.99 to $84.99.

Cruzer Pop USB Flash Drive
The Cruzer Pop USB flash drive is designed for young urban users looking for designs that complement their personality. The fun custom USB flash drive features colors and patterns plus a design that opens with a ‘pop’ and conceals and protects the connector when not in use. This new drive is SanDisk’s thinnest and is available worldwide now in 8GB to 32GB capacities carrying MSRPs of $32.99 to $84.99.

Available Software
Virtually every SanDisk USB drive and all drives in the new suite include secure file encryption and password protection. SecureAccess software provides 128-bit AES file encryption and password protection for private files while leaving the rest of the drive available for worry-free sharing. For added protection and convenience, 2GB of secure online storage is offered (by Yuwaa) for easy file backup and access from any web browser.

The company also offers downloadable Cloud Catcher software, which allows users to backup and organize personal data from some of their favorite social media and online sites, hassle free on an USB drive.