Sandisk Cruzer 1GB Titanium
This highly protected USB key withstood a barrage of knocks

Sandisk 1GB Cruzer Titanium

We test out just how rugged this 1GB USB key really is

Written by Rob Jones

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A rugged USB key, the Sandisk 1GB Cruzer Titanium has a tough casing for protection from high-impact damage to a claimed 2,000lb of force.

We loaded it with files and put it through a wash cycle inside a pocket, followed by 90 minutes in a drier on the hottest setting.

We then drove over it, threw it down the stairs, trod on it and dropped it from a second-storey window, which caused sparks as it hit the concrete below.

It survived with nothing worse than a few scuffs, and all files could be accessed.

Preloaded software includes Cruzer Lock 2.1 for encrypting sensitive data, Cruzer Pocket cache for backing up files and Cruzer Synch to securely access files.

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  • Price: £59
  • Manufacturer: Sandisk
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Verdict

Overall: You pay a little more for its rugged casing, but it looks smart and survived the abuse we put it through, so is well worth the money

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