It does use a retractable design followed by 5 years warranty period label, but in reality the write speed is so bad, it shouldn't be labeled as USB 3.0, rather its a drive that happens to have a blue coloured connector. The read speed is mediocre, so for such tasks it shouldn't be an issue.

5 Years Warranty; Retractable design

Bad write performance; Not recommended for frequent file transfer purposes

Only reason for 4 stars is that the plastic shell is vulnerable to breakage if the drive is sent unprotected in the mail. Ive switched to Sandisk Flair flash drives from B&H, which consist of a metal housing with only the loop at the end being made of plastic. Far more durable for my needs.

Yes, I would recommend this flash drive to others. It's a great bang for the buck and has good security software. Honestly, the only reason to buy a SanDisk product is for the software. A 5 year warranty is good too. I really wish other colors were an option. The shape of this is strange too.

I really like the SanDisk SecureAccess software, which is the main reason that I bought this; It's basically the SanDisk modified version of ENC DataVault; The software from ENC is $14.99 for a license that works on 3 devices.

I really hate the colors of SanDisk flash drives; Black is horrid for computer products because it shows dust and dirt like crazy and it's ugly; In the 1990's computer products were often beige and even that was less ugly.

Very reliable brand. Using for media storage on my brother's TV for when the internet goes down in the nursing home. He can't get up to load DVDs, so we keep this USB plugged in all the time. Holding up great! Stores 800+ movies & shows. My brother is ecstatic! I'm very pleased.

I decided to find out. I was removing and consolidating my media from several overloaded computers. The speed of offloading the computers was stunning compared to the cheap bargain USB memory sticks I have purchased in the past.

Awesome price, works great for backing up phot and video files short term until I have time to burn them to DVD or cd. Product is great and so is the price

Really great little flash drive! It's noticeably faster than my USB 2.0 drives, and has worked flawlessly after reading and writing more than 90 thousand files. It does get a little warm with use, but not hot. The main body is small, so the heat is expected, especially with such great speed.

fast and compact; sandisk quality; best price on internet; sandisk stands by their products

a little flimsy

This has been a life saver for me. I have been having problems with my computer--I am not computer savy--Now I feel that my files are safe If my computer goes

Another USB flash drive I use regularly is this one that is made by SanDisk, it is a 16GB flash drive and is used by me to store photographs of work I have undertaken for one of my customers.

Password protection for all or some files; Fast transfer; Reliable storage; No lid to lose

No disadvantages

Not a lot to say other than it's well constructed with a neat retractable sleeve. Few if any instructions but if you've bought this I guess you know what its for any know how to use it.