If you find the cap-less design of the SanDisk Cruzer appealing, SanDisk makes a USB 3.0 version that costs around the same as the USB 2.0 version. It retains the slider design while updating its look slightly, opting for a more refined look with a smaller slider. It's a solid continuation of a reliable line.

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This drive has a legacy of reliability, but it's a letdown in a USB 3 world.