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U3 Smart Drive

What is a U3 Technology?

· Evolution: floppy> CD/DVD> USB> U3

· Developed by SanDisk and M-Systems

· U3 - 'Official' Portable USB Apps Platform: http://www.everythingusb.com/u3.html

· Data storage PLUS U3 power functions on a USB drive

· Complete PC “personal workspace” wherever you go

What are the PLUS U3 functions?

· Enabled by Launchpad (Notification tray) which gives you a more powerful USB drive

· Use of software and other settings

· Plug your U3 drive into any PC and use applications and data w/o using the HD

What about the software?

· Most units are preloaded and usable free

· Downloads also can be purchased from the U3 Launchpad

· Software can be downloaded from a growing list

· Twenty three things you can do: http://tinyurl.com/yxhmn9

-Password protection with encryption

-Play games

-Edit photos

-Browse the Web and use Email

· List of free, portable programs that run on traditional USB flash drives: http://www.portablefreeware.com/

· Applications are not complicated to install and are legal to operate

· Most will download from software.u3.com.

-Sorted by name, price or availability

        -Freeware or trialware

· NOT on the HD and no leftover “crumbs”

· Can also be uninstalled as desired

· Once downloaded, works as fast as on conventional drives

What operating systems are U3 compatible?

· Specific for Windows OS only e.g. not Mac or Linux

Who are some manufacturers?

· SanDisk, Memorex,TravelDrive

What is the “Additional CD drive”?

· 4MB read-only partition (“pretends” to be CD-ROM drive)

· Windows automatically recognizes the drive

· Add New Hardware wizard identifies two drives

· Takes advantage of Autoplay feature> LaunchPad

· Unlocks the data partition of drive

· Administrative rights not required

Is security Availability for Data Partition?

Complete with password hint

When enabled, CD-ROM partition loads first

If password forgotten entire data partition can be erased

Probably not encrypted

AutoPlay

Two drive letters

Quick access from Notification Tray

Left side: installed apps and Download Programs

Right side: links to open data partition in explorer window, manage installed apps and drive itself

Programs can be either downloaded via the built-in web browser (barebones Internet Explorer), or installed from a file on the local computer.

Summary

· A system of installing programs that run independently of the OS

· Does not change anything on your PC or leave any residual material

· User friendly and well documented

· Tote and access your files on any PC without using an expensive laptop

· Comes with preloaded software e.g. Open Office

· Data can be kept safe and security

· http://www.u3.com/landing/generic_demo.aspx