Domain Name Com's Electronics Lexar Media 64 MB JumpDrive Portable USB Flash Drive

Electronics Lexar Media 64 MB JumpDrive Portable USB Flash Drive

Domain Name Com's - Electronics : Lexar Media 64 MB JumpDrive Portable USB Flash Drive

- Use It but Don't Lose It for Storage Galore!,

The Lexar JumpDrive USB Flash Drive is a very small storage device that plugs into your computer's USB port. (Most computers have a USB port, it looks like a very small slot with neither the small protruding pins nor the little holes as in other "ports" on your computer. A port is a place to which you connect "peripherals" such as a a printer, for example)

You can download directly to the USB port (on my office computer, this is found in the "My Computer" icon under "F Drive"), transfer from the USB port to your hard drive, or carry it from home computer to office computer. This last function is what I've found most useful. If I write something at work, or download pictures, etc., I can transfer the information to the Lexar, take it home, and transfer to my home computer (of course, it works from home tranferred to office computer as well). It works with either a PC or a MAC, and can also transfer between these two.

The jumpdrive is a stand-alone product, you don't need to install cables or download drivers to get it working, which is a real benefit when you're not even sure what a driver is!

The transfers are very fast, and a light blinks to let you know when it is finished. I've never lost any data using this product. There is also a write protect switch which will prevent accidental erasure of data, but I haven't been able to locate this. The 64MB (megabyte) JumpDrive can hold as much data as about 45 floppy desks (great for backup when you don't have a zip drive, and much more portable than a zip drive). The 128MB stores twice as much information, and the 32MB one half as much. Current Amazon.com prices (subject to change of course) for the Lexar are as follows:

32MB listed as "out of stock or discontinued"
64MB $28.99
128MB $26.74

With the current sale (October 2004), the 128MB gives you twice the storage at a slightly reduced price.

Lexar claims you can attach this with your keys, but some users report that they are uneasy with the prospect of damaging or losing the Jumpflash. There's also a top with a ballpoint-pen like clip--if you've ever lost a pen, you may also lose the Lexar Jumpdrive as well. The clip does not dit that snugly anyway. I suggest transporting it in a briefcase, a purse, a wallet, or whatever you feel safest with.

Some technical information:

1-year Limited Warranty
System Requirements: Windows 98SE/(for Windows 98 users: an Internet connection),Me/2000/XP

Mac OS X, Mac OS 8.6 or higher
One available USB port

Rating:

- The Floppy Disk Replacement
This product works great been using it for 4 months. You don't have to download any software if you're running anything up from Windows ME. Stores an equivalent of 44 floppies in a small package.

Rating:

- Not durable
While this jumpdrive is very useful when it is functional there are a few fatal flaws. First, just dropping your keychain can cause the plastic to shatter, making it impossible to carry. Second, the plastic case splits off very easily. (I was inserting it into a usb port close to a parallel printer port and it came right off and fell on the floor) Once it comes off say good bye to your data and keychain. Mine is now defunct.

Rating:

- A handy gadget that should please most anyone
I really like my 64 MB JumpDrive (about the only thing I like better is my 128 MB JumpDrive that I bought on sale a month after I got the 64 MB version).

These things are incredibly handy for transferring files that are too big to fit on a floppy or send as an e-mail attachment (and too small to warrant burning to a CD-R). Since your computer recognizes them as a hard drive, it's possible to work off the JumpDrive instead of copying the files to the computer's main data drive (you can also use them to store files playable by WinAmp or Windows Media Player).

Is this device for you? Bear in mind that 64 MB isn't what it used to be (15 years ago, standard hard drives had 3 times smaller storage capacity) and fills up faster than you'd think. It doesn't have the speed of USB 2.0 device, nor does it have any built-in encryption/security features--if these things are important for you, this isn't your JumpDrive. I happen to like the quirky transparent purple color, but maybe it's not your cup of tea.

The only complaints I have are that the write protect switch is awkward to move (or tell whether it's open or closed) and that the plastic cap that covers the USB connector doesn't fit snugly (however, I haven't experienced any damage to the connector yet). Given the low cost of this item compared the competition, I can live with these minor inconveniences.

If your need for an easy way to transfer files outweighs your need for blazing speed or encryption -- and you aren't going to need to move more than 50-60MB at a time -- consider this item. If your needs lie elsewhere, don't feel bad passing this item by; whichever JumpDrive (or similar portable USB flash drive) you purchase is sure to become one of your favorite electronic gadgets.

Rating:

- Great product
You will truly find 1,001 uses for this nifty keychain drive. The possibilities are endless. You can do some of the same things by burning files onto those little business-card size CD's, but this is rewritable. The only problem is that the little plastic cap gets lose and falls off. Otherwise, great size, great performance, great form factor, and definitely a conversation piece.

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