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Step up to high-speed USB 3.0 and transfer your videos, photos and files up to ten times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives. SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive takes the wait out of moving, sharing or backing up big files—now you can transfer a full-length movie from your laptop to your flash drive in less than a minute. Password protection lets you keep your private files private, while still being able to share generously with family and friends. And, with a sleek, sturdy SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive in your pocket, you won’t need an internet connection to access those photos and videos any place or any time you want. For more than 25 years, SanDisk has been known for quality and reliability all around the world.
  • Key Specs
    • Storage Capacity: 32 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
    • Connector Type(s): USB-A (Type of interface connection found on the device.)
    • USB Generation: USB 3.0 (The specification (generation) of the USB standard. Generations are backwards compatible with previous specifications (provided that those devices have the necessary adapter to accommodate the connection type).)
    • Maximum Read Speed: 130 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
    • Password Protection: true
  • General
    • Brand: SanDisk
    • Model Number: SDCZ48-032G-A46
    • Product Name: Ultra 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive
    • Color: Black
  • Capacity
    • Storage Capacity: 32 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
  • Connectivity
    • Connector Type(s): USB-A (Type of interface connection found on the device.)
    • USB Generation: USB 3.0 (The specification (generation) of the USB standard. Generations are backwards compatible with previous specifications (provided that those devices have the necessary adapter to accommodate the connection type).)
  • Speed
    • Maximum Read Speed: 130 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
  • Features
    • Password Protection: true
    • Retractable: true
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 2.2 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 0.8 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 0.4 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 0.3 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Compatibility
    • Lanyard Attachment: true
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 5 years
    • Warranty - Labor: 5 years limited
  • Other
    • UPC: 619659102159

Step up to high-speed USB 3.0 and transfer your videos, photos and files up to ten times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives. SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive takes the wait out of moving, sharing or backing up big files—now you can transfer a full-length movie from your laptop to your flash drive in less than a minute. Password protection lets you keep your private files private, while still being able to share generously with family and friends. And, with a sleek, sturdy SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive in your pocket, you won’t need an internet connection to access those photos and videos any place or any time you want. For more than 25 years, SanDisk has been known for quality and reliability all around the world.
 Learn about SanDisk storage products.

  • 32GB storage capacity: Provides ample room for your photos, music, videos and other files.
  • USB 3.0 interface: Enables easy connection to your laptop or desktop.
  • Up to 130MB/sec. read speed: Allows fast data transfer.
  • SanDisk SecureAccess software: Helps you keep your files private (password protection uses 128-bit data encryption and is supported by Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8 and Mac OS X 10.5 and later; software download required for Mac).
Whats Included
  • SanDisk-Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive, 32GB

Q: How many CDs will a 32 gb usb 3.0 flash drive hold??

A: Each CD holds 700 Mb. 1 Gb=1000 Mb. 32 Gb =32000Mb 32000/700=45.7 32 Gb USB can holds about 45 CD.

Q: USB 3.0 version backwards compatable with USB 2.0?

A: Yes it is backwards compatible. it will just copy at a slower speed at usb 2.0

Q: Is a San disk used to back up photo's, then how do you see them?

A: Simple, you plug it in the usb port on your computer and when it shows up on the desktop just click on it and whatever is stored will be visible to you. I used it to back up my photos along with other flash drives and have never had any problems with any of them. By the way I am, amongst other things, a professional photographer and have stored thousands of images on these flash drives and lock them I'n my safe for safe keeping. When I see an excellent price like this one I grab it! Hope that helps.

Q: Will this flash drive work on my Samsung smart tv to download apps?

A: Yes it will! I just stuck one in my parents' Samsung TV to solve an app space problem for them. It was very plug and go and downloaded the streaming app they were trying to use onto the drive.

Q: Approximately how many photos can be downloaded onto a 32 GB and a 16 GB thumb drive Standard size photos from a phone

A: You can probably get about 16,000 iphone photos on 32 GB, 8,000 on 16 GB.

Q: When purchasing a SanDisk Ultra 32 GB USB Flash Drive - does it come formatted (from the factory) in FAT 32 or NTFS?

A: comes FAT32 and with propietary software so could be important to backup the contents before formatting NTFS

Q: Can I use this flash drive on both my PC and my Mac?

A: Please be informed that all our SanDisk® Flash Drives are plug and play USB devices, if you computer supports plug and play USB devices then this Flash Drive will work as expected.

Q: What accessories go with this? Is their a cover for the actual metal piece that plugs into the laptop?

A: There is no cover because the metal port slides down into the plastic casing. It is one of those that slides in and out of the plastic case. Hope this helps!

SanDisk - Ultra 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive - Black

Model: SDCZ48-032G-A46
SKU: 9211069
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Customers have good things to say about the Ultra 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive's large storage capacity, ease of use, and price, particularly when it's on sale. Many appreciate the speed of the USB 3.0 interface. While some customers expressed concerns about the design and the drive's tendency to get warm, the positive feedback on other features outweighs these drawbacks.

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