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SanDisk 16GB Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive - SDCZ48-016G-GAM46, Black

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Size: 16GB


Features

  • Transfer speeds up to 5x faster than standard USB 2.0 drives (4MB/s); up to 130MB/s read speed. USB 3.0 port required. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0
  • Secure file encryption and password protection(2)
  • 5-year limited manufacturer warranty [Visit the official SanDisk website for warranty details]

Description

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(1) Password protection lets you keep your private files private(2) and still generously share 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 anyplace and anytime you want For more than 25 years SanDisk has been known for quality and reliability all around the world That’s why your flash drive comes with a five-year limited (3) | 1GB=1 000 000 000 bytes Actual user storage less | Transfer up to 5 times faster than standard USB 2 0 drives (4MB/s) up to 100MB/s read speed USB 3 0 port required Based on internal testing performance may be lower depending upon host device 1MB=1 000 000 bytes | (1)Based on 1 2GB MPEG-4 video transfer with USB 3 0 host device Results may vary based on host device file attributes and other factors | (2)Password protection uses 128-bit AES encryption and is supported by Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 and macOS v10 9+ (Software download required for Mac visit the official SanDisk website for SecureAccess details) | (3)Visit the official SanDisk website for details | (4)Registration required terms and conditions apply

Brand: Sandisk


Memory Storage Capacity: 16 GB


Hardware Interface: USB, USB 2.0, USB 3.0


Special Feature: Lightweight


Write Speed: 5x


Read Speed: ‎130 Megabytes Per Second


Connectivity Technology: ‎USB


Color: ‎Black


Model Name: ‎SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0


Flash Memory Type: ‎USB


Manufacturer: ‎Western Digital Technologies, Inc.


Hardware Connectivity Technology: ‎USB Type A


UPC: ‎619659179304


Global Trade Identification Number: ‎04


Item model number: ‎SDCZ48-016G-GAM46


Hardware Platform: ‎PC, Mac


Item Weight: ‎0.64 ounces


Product Dimensions: ‎0.42 x 0.87 x 0.31 inches


Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎0.42 x 0.87 x 0.31 inches


Flash Memory Size: ‎16


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Date First Available: ‎March 3, 2020


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