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You can load the drive with virtually everything you might need when you’re away from your primary computer.”</p> <p>Cruzer Micro packs an impressive list of features into a small package:</p> <p>• A sliding USB connector means there’s no cap to lose, and the connector is protected from damage when the drive is not in use</p> <p>• The slider switch is illuminated by an amber LED light when the drive is active, making it easy to see – when the light goes out – that it’s safe to unplug the drive</p> <p>• U3 Smart Technology for running applications directly from the drive, without those applications having to be installed on the computer.</p> <p>• U3-compatible software provided free with Cruzer Micro includes the PC phone service Skype , SanDisk’s own CruzerSync for synchronizing files between a PC and the drive, the password manager program SignupShield Passwords from Protecteer, and a trial version of McAfee anti-virus software.</p> <p>The Cruzer Micro is expected to be available 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