What is the difference between "Frustration-Free Packaging" and "Standard Packaging"? The SanDisk Extreme USB Flash Drive is backed by a lifetime limited warranty.
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It comes in a simple package that doesn't require power tools to open. I'm sure you know that many things come in plastic that requires, at least, a sharp pair of scissors. Frustration free just means that it doesn't come in that type of packaging and you will be able to remove it from the box/envelope and use it immediately.
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Frustration free packaging arrives in a cardboard box sealed with a piece of tape, at least that's what it was in my case.
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Marketing. It was packaged so it could be put on a stand and kept intact until the sale. It was no easier or harder to open than other similar products. All that said, it works fine on USB 1, USB 2 or USB 3 connections. I transfer files to and from it using my Apple iMac USB 3 connection and the transfer is "screamingly" fast. It was well worth the money spent.
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I have no idea. I just went to look at the item description to see what this was even referring to, and I was surprised. I think the frustration free packaging refers to something offered through amazon, right? Sorry I can't be of any more help. I will tell you that the little foil is easy to undo on these though and they are delightful little sizes.
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No, the drive is sealed of course. Bare means it comes without the retail packaging which includes all the cables and screws etc. If you have that stuff anyway, a bare drive which is just the drive is the better deal. The retail packaging costs extra money.
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See my review and you will understand. Sandisk is rebranding the card. The extreme now has the specs of the extreme plus. I got the extreme and it has the specs of 80 mb per sec.
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It is a marketing thing. They all show the internals to the disk. When you get a new one it is sealed.
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The two that I received seem to be. I use the pocket blackmagic camera and the camera is only able to write to extreme pro scandisk's because the write speed on other cards is too slow. As for the warranty i'm not 100% sure, I remember receiving paperwork with the disk that looked like a warranty. But have had no need for it so I don't remember.
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The standard packaging is the same thing you would find in the store. Frustration free packaging is where you can open everything up without needing a grenade, large hunting knife or nuclear explosive device. For some items, it is certainly worth it especially for things bound in blister packs which are either sealed with heat or crimped on the outside. For this item, I have not seen the normal packaging but the frustration free was super easy.
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Can't tell you exact size it's shorter than most SANDISK drives. It doesn't have a cap. Its wider and feels bigger but not long. The bad thing is that the warranty is 1 year. I bought a SANDISK microsd 64gb that has 10 yr warranty. Not sure why 1 yr warranty...
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Standard packaging is like you'd find at any store if you went to buy the product. Frustration-free packaging is meant to be simpler and easier to open. There are no twist-ties or zip-ties holding things to the packaging. Frustration-free packaging is also in basically just a plain brown cardboard box (in my experience).See this: http://www.amazon.com/b/?&node;=5521637011
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As I understand it, Sandisk gives these products a limited lifetime warranty (10 years in regions that do not recognize lifetime warranty). It is best to check for yourself at http://www.sandisk.com/products/memory-cards/sd/ultra-uhs-1-class10-30mbs/?capacity=32GB
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I went with retail packaging. Came in the same packaging that you would see in best buy or any retail store. Didn't want to chance getting standard packaging.
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Yes, the booklet states a lifetime warranty for the "SanDisk Extreme Pro* USB 3.0 Flash Drives" included... hope that helps... ♤
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A "bare drive" is a drive offered by a seller without cables, literature or any other materials normally provided and packaged by retail manufacturer/seller. Such "bare drives" are typically packaged appropriately for protection during shipping. My experience with "bare drives" has been as good.
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I believe, frustration free, means though extremely well wrapped (like double bubble wrap), it is easy enough to unpackage. Standard, means though well wrapped, there could be a remote possibility of damage. I have NEVER had any damage. luckily.
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Hi, it's a regular SD card. I know what you are talking about. I recently bought a non branded Micro HC card and gave me issues. I never had issues with the SanDisk. Worth to spend a buck more for this...
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The life-span is pretty similar with all these types of drives, and optical media also, such as DVD Rom. It pays to back up important info on Hard Drives every now & then just for peace of mind. 100,000 transfers is meant to be the reliable standard for USB Flash drives, but they can have their lives shortened by incorrect removal from PC Docks etc. Always "Eject" from system before removal, but a life of 1 - 2 years is about all you can expect in general, the small physical size, and the pounding they take each time a file is loaded into that small silicon wafer, takes it's toll.
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Not sure what you are referring to when you ask about the "same issues"? Trying to read between the lines of what you are asking, I can tell you that I regularly use my 16GB SanDisk Extreme on Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows 8 computers. I've never had any problems safely removing it from any of them. Keep in mind that if an application on your computer--Windows Explorer, a browser, etc.--is still accessing the drive, Windows will tell you it can't be removed safely. I've noticed that Chrome, for example, will "hold" onto a thumb drive after a file download to it longer than I've seen with other browsers. But those cases are Windows or application issues and nothing specific to any particular USB drive. Not sure what you are referring to when you ask about the "same issues"? Trying to read between the lines of what you are asking, I can tell you that I regularly use my 16GB SanDisk Extreme on Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows 8 computers. I've never had any problems safely removing it from any of them. Keep in mind that if an application on your computer--Windows Explorer, a browser, etc.--is still accessing the drive, Windows will tell you it can't be removed safely. I've noticed that Chrome, for example, will "hold" onto a thumb drive after a file download to it... » Read More Not sure what you are referring to when you ask about the "same issues"? Trying to read between the lines of what you are asking, I can tell you that I regularly use my 16GB SanDisk Extreme on Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows 8 computers. I've never had any problems safely removing it from any of them. Keep in mind that if an application on your computer--Windows Explorer, a browser, etc.--is still accessing the drive, Windows will tell you it can't be removed safely. I've noticed that Chrome, for example, will "hold" onto a thumb drive after a file download to it longer than I've seen with other browsers. But those cases are Windows or application issues and nothing specific to any particular USB drive. « Show Less