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SanDisk 64GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - SDCZ430-064G-G46 SanDisk 64GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - SDCZ430-064G-G46 SanDisk 64GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - SDCZ430-064G-G46 SanDisk 64GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - SDCZ430-064G-G46 SanDisk 64GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - SDCZ430-064G-G46 SanDisk 64GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - SDCZ430-064G-G46

SanDisk 64GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - SDCZ430-064G-G46

SanDisk 64GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - SDCZ430-064G-G46 SanDisk 64GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - SDCZ430-064G-G46 SanDisk 64GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - SDCZ430-064G-G46 SanDisk 64GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - SDCZ430-064G-G46 SanDisk 64GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - SDCZ430-064G-G46 SanDisk 64GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - SDCZ430-064G-G46
$ 10.49

Score By Feature

Based on 103,210 ratings
Light weight
9.38
Portability
9.29
Storage Capacity
9.29
Easy to use
9.10
Value for money
8.28
Durability
8.12

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Product Description

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A high-speed USB 3.0 hub that is small, plug-and-play, and stays plugged in. 1 flash drive that can be used to expand the storage capacity of laptops, game consoles, in-car audio systems, and other devices.
A simple and quick way to add up to 64GB of storage to your device [1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes - actual user storage is less]
[(1) Write to drive up to 15X faster than standard USB 2.] Read speeds of up to 130MB/s(1) [(1) Read speeds of up to 130MB/s(1) USB 3.0; 0 drives (4MB/s); USB 3.1 Gen 1 or USB 3.0 Gen 1 There is no need for any additional ports. Based on internal testing; performance may be affected by the host device; 1MB = 1,000,000 bytes]
Up to 15 times faster than USB 2 standard. (1) there are no drives
In less than 30 seconds, transfer a full-length film to the hard drive(2) [(2) Based on 1. With USB 3, you can transfer 2GB of MPEG-4 video. USB 3.1 Gen 1 or USB 3.0 Gen 1 [Results may vary depending on the host device, file attributes, and other factors]
Keep private files private with the included SanDisk SecureAccess software(3) [(3) Password protection is supported by Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and macOS v10. 9 (For Mac users, a software download is required; details on SecureAccess can be found on the SanDisk website.)

Questions & Answers

Is there a heating issue with it, and does it get as hot as the old metal ones?

You're all nice and toasty! br>In comparison, the USB path looks like a freeway to a straw - the heat is generated not by amperage, but by the tiny circuitry being forced into service. That sort of thing. BUYING AN AUX DESK FAN IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - the USB 120mm multi-port hub A full-size hard drive that DOES use amperage (for the motor) should be kept nice and cool with a speed of 13USD. As a result, it should work with whatever you have plugged into your laptop, including a RAID setup. This is just something I'm looking into as a "next-step" for me. For ambitious dudes, deans, and danes, this is a "vehicle." It's a good substitute for a faulty system. cooler for a laptop Maintain a constant flow of air. It's also possible to heatsink it. if it's possible - Perhaps someone will sell something that will conduct heat away from the body before radiating it - A simple design appears to me. On a hot day, however, you'll still want the fan.

Is it better to use steel or plastic? for a total of 256 GB?

Although the Cruzer Fit USB Flash Drive is made of metal, it is only available in a few sizes, including 256 GB. The SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.0 Flash Drive is a USB 3.0 flash drive with a capacity Plastic is used in one of the Flash Drives shown here. They're both designed similarly.

Is it easy to plug it into a USB port (or is it extremely tight - In the photos, the shell at the end that goes into the USB port appears to be quite thick)?

The housing that inserts into any device broke on my 128GB version due to an abnormally tight fit. When it finally failed after 10 months, it always ran hotter than full-size USBs.

Is it possible to use this on a computer?

It works on my Windows 8 computer. 1 PC, and I've heard that it also works on a Windows 10 PC. It's backwards compatible, so you can use it with a USB 2. In addition, there is a 0 Port.

Selected User Reviews For SanDisk 64GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - SDCZ430-064G-G46

"Overuse" causes drives to fail! In the last eight months, I've purchased 14 of these drives
3/5

FIVE of the fourteen have failed up to this point. But when I say they've failed, I don't mean they've lost their data. They're simply unmountable because they're locked in place. When I call Sandisk, they tell me that this is a "safety feature" that prevents my data from being lost, but how is it a "safety feature" if I can't access my data? Sandisk's only solution is to replace the drive, or I can send the "failed" drive to a third party for data recovery for $50. That is NOT a viable option! br>br>After paying close attention to when and how this occurs, it appears that it is caused by moving large blocks of files from one of the Sandisk drives to another. During the copy, an error message appears stating that the USB drive can no longer be read and that it will be removed from my desktop. No amount of moving it, attempting to mount it using the computer's disk utilities, or attempting to read it from a different USB port will help. It's locked, and there's no way to get it open! If you plan on moving files around, don't buy these. I believe they overheat, triggering a "safety feature" that prevents you from accessing your data. This "safety feature" as well as Sandisk's response to the problem make me very unhappy. Never again will I purchase anything from Sandisk!.

Kimora Farmer
Kimora Farmer
| Mar 02, 2021
It accomplishes the goal
3/5

Model with 256 GB. There is a lot of space. It's great to have a low profile. The claimed read speed is 130 megabytes per second. Please take note of this. Write speeds are claimed to be up to 15 times faster than USB 2 speeds. UP TO is a key phrase in this paragraph. br>br>I use this device to store flac music files so that I can listen to them in my car. I've connected this drive to USB 2, 3, and 4. There are only one port available for writing. I've only noticed minor differences in performance between USB 3 and USB 2. 1 (ranges from 35 to 50) When writing up to 200MB, 55 MB is used - At a time, up to 2GB). On a USB 2 port, I get around 20 MB of data per second on average. I'll post the results of the tests later and make any necessary adjustments to the figures, as I'm working from memory right now. br>br>On the other hand, the frame of this does not appear to be made of metal any longer. It's made of some sort of composite material, in my opinion. I believe this was done on purpose by the manufacturer to address the heat issues with the previous model (which I also own). While it still gets warm while writing, it is no longer hot to the touch. Much faster, the heat dissipates. Given this, I am concerned about the device's durability and longevity if it is required to be used and plugged in frequently in multiple devices. br>br>Overall, it fulfills my requirements. Write speeds could be faster, and the durability of the device could be an issue. As a result, I've given it three stars. **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** 3). I ran five tests with it connected to a USB 3. 0 port. 1 gen 2 port (1 each at 500MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB) 8GB). The larger the test file, the slower the speeds become. br>For those who were curious about the image speed breakdown, it's as follows: USB 2 br>USB 2 br>USB 2 br>USB 2 A read speed of 40 equals a 0 image. 22 & a 17-minute writing speed USB 3. 01br>USB 3. 01br>USB 3. 01br>USB 3. The read speed of 126 is represented by 0 image. 2 & 50 words per minute. USB 3. 41br> The remaining 5 images, as well as the windows copying images, are 1 gen 2 images. br>br>As a test, I copied a 4GB video file to the drive using the USB 3. 0 port. 1 gen 2 port (see windows copying images for more information). The file's speed begins to slow around the halfway point and never fully recovers. Until the halfway point, the video file appears to have maintained a size of 64 MB.

Abraham Patton
Abraham Patton
| Nov 18, 2021
Not long enough to be used on a daily basis as a means of transportation
3/5

The pros. It has a smaller form factor than the metal one and does not get as hot. The disadvantages. It's made of a thin plastic that looks like paper. It disintegrated inside my Surface Pro's one and only USB port. Getting the piece out without damaging my device was quite a challenge. br>br>I would only recommend this if you intend to leave it installed. Look elsewhere if you, like me, require a portable device to move files from one machine to another.

Vincent BURROWS
Vincent BURROWS
| Oct 03, 2021
It continues to function
3/5

It's too bad it's made of plastic. After a long period of use, it began to crack and eventually broke in my laptop. With the help of a blade, I was able to remove the broken pieces. I'm going to stick with metal drives from now on because I'm not happy with my current setup.

Jayson Kent
Jayson Kent
| Sep 04, 2021
It was preferable to use a previous model
3/5

For years, we've used the previous model of these ultrafit drives as a simple way to add permanently-installed features. MacBook Pros (all with USB 3. 0) have storage attached to them. 0+). It's as simple as plugging it in, formatting it, and then putting it away. They were always a pleasure to work with and delivered consistently excellent results. We just received three of this new model (the 256GB) and have noticed that the write speeds are extremely slow. When using the System Profiler, it's easy to see that the old model was registered as a full-featured model. Every time it's inserted, the new model switches to USB 2, but this isn't always the case. 0 speeds. We've tried all three drives, and the problem is present on all three. If we didn't require 256GB of storage in such a small package- We'd send back all three of them as a result of this factor. As is, the performance issue won't be a big deal (they mostly store a lot of small files), but if you'll be relying on reliable USB 3. 0, you'll want to look into it. You might want to look elsewhere if you're looking for 0 speeds.

Zoey HARGREAVES
Zoey HARGREAVES
| Sep 19, 2021

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