Once a U3-compatible smart drive is plugged into a USB 2.0 port, a U3 LaunchPad automatically launches, helping users run software applications from the drive, Purmal said.

for the U3 LaunchPad software takes up a mere 5MB — noise level on today’s 500MB to 2GB sub-$100 flash drives.

The CruzerSync software is probably the best feature on the U3 Launchpad. It allows you to setup a syncing configuration between your computer and the flash drive.

And theres no added cost. Most U3/Smart drives will include some apps preloaded; the U3 Launchpad includes links to the U3 Software Central repository. U3 is pretty easy to use.

Verbatim’s new Smart Drive comes with U3 Launchpad, an intuitive interface that makes accessing U3 smart software and device features fast and easy.

Users may also access U3 Software Central directly from the U3 Launchpad on their U3 smart drives. BVS Solitaire Collection for U3 sells for $19.95 USD.

Click the U3 button at the right end of the taskbar to open the U3 Launchpad program, click its Settings link, choose U3 Launchpad Settings and select the Uninstall heading.

Each U3-compliant flash disk will include an application called U3 Launchpad from which the software applications can be launched.

Utilizing U3 Smart technology, the DiskGO U3 Smart Flash Drive enables users to carry U3 software applications, PC settings, and personal preferences as well as photos, music, and documents.

SanDisk had been planning to include software based on the U3 standard that could allow gamers to move their saved games from one PC to another, according to its press release from CES in January.

Click the U3 button at the right end of the taskbar to open the U3 Launchpad program, click its Settings link, choose U3 Launchpad Settings and select the Uninstall heading.

Once a U3-compatible smart drive is plugged into a USB 2.0 port, a U3 Launchpad automatically launches, helping users run software applications from the drive, Purmal said.