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Summary: Re: Filename length (Doctormoon)
Review: Actually, I've experienced a similar problem with the Jumpdrive (see DoctorMoon's review). I use OS X, and I get an error message when trying to copy files with certain special characters in them. From what I can tell, the Jumpdrive specifically has problems with slashes "/" or "\" as used when naming files with dates, or in certain Microsoft Entourage script files. I solved the problem by changing all the slashes to periods, or just not including those particular files on the Jumpdrive.
Besides which, it's not very nice of you all to go around calling someone an idiot when they have a legitimate problem!
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Summary: Great product, highly recommend
Review: Before thinking about this product, please understand the following shortcoming: It does NOT allow file names longer than 8 characters (like DOS standard). If you attempt to store a file on it with a name longer than 8 characters, a popup window gives you the option to truncate the name or simply abort the task.I contacted Lexar customer service and they confirmed this design problem and said there is nothing I could do about it. For me, this makes the Lexar 1GB 2.0 USB Jumpdrive unusable. In contrast, my SanDisk 128MB allows all of my Windows lengthy file names without any trouble. Buyer beware!!!
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Summary: BUYER BEWARE!
Review: Before thinking about this product, please understand the following shortcoming: It does NOT allow file names longer than 8 characters (like DOS standard). If you attempt to store a file on it with a name longer than 8 characters, a popup window gives you the option to truncate the name or simply abort the task. I contacted Lexar customer service and they confirmed this design problem and said there is nothing I could do about it. For me, this makes the Lexar 1GB 2.0 USB Jumpdrive unusable. In contrast, my SanDisk 128MB allows all of my Windows lengthy file names without any trouble. Buyer beware!!!
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Summary: doctormoon is a troll
Review: doctormoon is probably not telling the whole story about his filename pronlems - what did he do to screw things up? The Lexar is amazingly fast & reliable and works in Windows AND Linux which is quite the opposite of the Sandisk product he claims to prefer. Do not get a Sandisk usb drive - it sucks. Do a google for Sandisk Cruzer & you'll see what I mean. Anyway, I highly recommend the Lexar Jump Drive.
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Summary: doctormoon is a troll
Review: doctormoon is probably not telling the whole story about his filename pronlems - what did he do to screw things up? The Lexar is amazingly fast & reliable and works in Windows AND Linux which is quite the opposite of the Sandisk product he claims to prefer. Do not get a Sandisk usb drive - it sucks. Do a google for Sandisk Cruzer & you'll see what I mean. Anyway, I highly recommend the Lexar Jump Drive.
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Summary: DoctorMoon is an Idiot
Review: DoctorMoon, the reason you can only get eight characters is probably because you are trying to use this with DOS or Windows 98 (Same Difference) or because you do not actually own one. If you use this on a Mac or Win 2000 (not tested XP), you can load it with as many characters as your OS and the application will allow. The Jump Drive is just about the coolest gadget you can get your high school or college child these days, except maybe an iPod, iPodMini, Archos AV320, or a PocketPC 2215.
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Summary: Works Great
Review: I bought one of these and have had no issues with it at all. I'm using Windows XP. It worked the first time I plugged it in. No software to load and I have had no problems with long file names.
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Summary: DoctorMoon is an Idiot
Review: I love this JumpDrive! It's a cinch to use and the transfer speed is excellent, once you format it for NTFS as mentioned by another reviewer. I also used PGP to encyrpt my files in case the drive should fall into the wrong hands. You can get PGP Personal Desktop at www.pgp.com, or there are a number of other encryption programs available. I was worried about a complete stranger getting access to my financial info, but after hours of fiddling I couldn't get the Windows XP Professional encryption system to work (I copied my private key to another computer but it still wouldn't decrypt), so I went to a third-party program. I keep all of my files, personal and business, including my Outlook personal folders (the outlook.pst file) on this drive. I have configured Outlook on all of my computers to access the outlook.pst file on the JumpDrive directly, to avoid having to copy the file back and forth, and it works seamlessly and quickly. I work on four computers regularly so for me this solution is much better than using a laptop (I've had bad experiences with laptops!). I highly recommend this device for yourself or as a gift.
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Summary: Encrypt your files in case you lose your JumpDrive
Review: I love this JumpDrive! It's a cinch to use and the transfer speed is excellent, once you format it for NTFS as mentioned by another reviewer. I also used PGP to encyrpt my files in case the drive should fall into the wrong hands. You can get PGP Personal Desktop at www.pgp.com, or there are a number of other encryption programs available. I was worried about a complete stranger getting access to my financial info, but after hours of fiddling I couldn't get the Windows XP Professional encryption system to work (I copied my private key to another computer but it still wouldn't decrypt), so I went to a third-party program. I keep all of my files, personal and business, including my Outlook personal folders (the outlook.pst file) on this drive. I have configured Outlook on all of my computers to access the outlook.pst file on the JumpDrive directly, to avoid having to copy the file back and forth, and it works seamlessly and quickly. I work on four computers regularly so for me this solution is much better than using a laptop (I've had bad experiences with laptops!). I highly recommend this device for yourself or as a gift.
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Summary: Great For Boys Who Are Very Smart And Being A Gentleman
Review: I might get this thing if I get an A in my Englih, Math, Computer, and Dance class. I also can get this thing if a lot of girls like me a lot at school. One of my girlfriends say to me that if I learned how to be a gentleman and get an A in my English, Math, Computer, and Dance class, then a lot of girls like me a lot, and then I can have lots of girlfriends. So, I will buy it when a lot of girls like me. If a lot of girls love to dance with me, then I would bring the JumpDrive with me to the dance with the girls. I would also bring it with me when I go to a party with the girls. You should buy this JumpDrive for your son if your son is being a gentleman, very smart, and many girls liked him.
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