Featuring the exclusive SecureAccess technology that leaves it password protected, the SanDisk Cruzer glide also allows users to share selected encrypted files of choice. This 8 GB flash drive is a compact device that can hold a host of important documents, from digital music, photos, and video, to pertinent work documents. This SanDisk flash drive uses a sliding system rather than a cap for opening and closing purposes and comes with an extra 2 GB of back-up storage capacity to keep files as safe and secure as possible. The SanDisk Cruzer Glide is compatible with a variety of operating systems, including Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, as well as Mac OS 10.5 or higher. However, when used with a Macintosh computer, this SanDisk flash drive will need a software download. The maximum operating temperature of this 8 GB flash drive is 113 degrees F, while the minimum operating temperature is 32 degrees F. This SanDisk flash drive is 2.37 inches tall by 0.82 inches wide by 0.44 inches deep.