Flash drives are no longer mere portable storage devices - they are fast becoming things designer items with serious flaunt value. With a range of designer drives, Sandisk has been a major force on the USB Flash drive scene. This time, we've got with us the latest in its designer Cruzer lineup - the Sandisk Cruzer Contour 16GB. Sexy though it may be, let's put it through the drill and see how it performs.

Bundle

This is what you'd get in the box,

Sandisk Cruzer Contour 16GB
Leather pouch
Quick Start Guide
Open and Close Instruction Guide
Warranty card

Including a luxurious leather pouch with a carabiner (metal loop with a spring gate) is a smart move, especially because the glossy plastic part of the drive is rather prone to scratches.

Specifications

Dimensions: 5.79 cm x 1.9 cm x 0.71 cm
Unique slider USB connector
High Performance: 25 MB/sec read, 18 MB/sec write speeds
Hi-speed USB 2.0 for fast data transfer
Enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost. Improves system performance on Windows Vista
U3 Smart enabled
AES hardware encryption
USB Mass Storage Class Device
Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Mac OS X v10.1.2
Certified Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Mac OS X