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Summary: A Favorite Gadget
Review: This device has the same flaws I mentioned in my review of the 64MB model: awkward write-protect DIP switch, loose cap and no encryption/security features (although it isn't advertised as having any, you may have need of them). Storage capacity is not an issue as it was with the 64MB model, but the USB 1.1 transfer rate does become noticeable when transferring large amounts of data. If you can take advantage of a USB 2.0 device, getting the Lexar 256MB model bears some consideration; without the 2.0 accessibility, I wouldn't consider a device with more storage than 128MB - if I needed to transfer more than that amount, I'd burn it to a multi-session CD-R.I find my 128MB JumpDrive to be incredibly handy and have used it for transferring files and utilities from one PC to another as well as directly played MP3s from it (using WinAmp and WMP). My wife has a laptop and frequently places a second battery in the floppy-drive bay: the JumpDrive is the easiest way to transfer files between my desktop and her laptop in this configuration. If you're looking for a relatively inexpensive Christmas gift for the geek in your life (or you are a geek and your grandmother gave you a nice check this year instead of socks), consider getting this gadget. You're likely to love it as much as I do.
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Summary: Lexar Media 128 MB JumpDrive
Review: Overall this product is terrific. It is very convenient to use, and I have consistently used it to transfer files between computers at work, at home and laptop. If you are using a USB hub: The first time that you use the jump drive, you'll probably need to plug it in directly to the USB port on the machine. After doing this once it functions via the hub just fine. The only draw back that I have found thus far is that the unit is a little bit too wide. As a result when you plug in the jump drive into a 4-port USB hub, any adjacent port(s) will no longer be physically accessible. However by using the last port on a 4-port hub, you can still use 2 of the other ports. In almost all cases this is sufficient.
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Summary: It sure beats toting around ZIP disks
Review: At first I thought that a gadget like this would be somewhat of a novelty for me, but I've learned otherwise. I absolutely love my JumpDrive (J.D. as my wife and I call "him"). We occassionally share the thing between our two jobs, and I'm considering getting her one, so we don't have to share anymore! I use mine to tote around large downloads and transfer larger image files (stuff that would never fit on even 10 floppies).
My wife is in the construction business and routinely needs to move VERY large TIFF images of properties and such, and this is priceless in that capacity. We have a ZIP-250 at the house, but may never use it again, now that we have J.D. DEFINITELY worth the little money that it costs. I have had zero problems with it, functionally. The plastic *could* be a little flimsy, but that's just me being overly anal about it. It has a keychain "hole" in it, but as much as I throw around my keys I would be somewhat worried that it might not survive that kind of abuse. If you really beat up on it, it *MIGHT* pop out of it's housing (even so, it would probably still be usable... I mean, gimme a break, it's just a tiny IC board with A chip and USB plug!). Anyway, it's sturdy, but I would assume NOT indestructible. And the size, oh-my-gosh! It's tiny. If you've never seen a device like this in person, you're probably imagining it to be larger than it really is. (I just "measured" and it's about the size of the smallest Post-Its you can get). It's about the size of an adult's thumb (and I have skinny fingers). Anyway, get one. I think I should've waited for a lower price on the 256-MB one, simply because MORE IS BETTER! Still very inexpensive for the price....
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Summary: 256MB; work fantastic, then one day ....
Review: Last night I used my JumpDrive to save my homework (about a hundred hour of programming work). I bragged about how well this JumpDrive worked to a friend and how easy it was to use compared to a zip drive. Then this morning, I booted up my computer to make sure everything was in order to print out at the school--it came up with an error message when I tried to open the drive. The error was that the drive was not formatted!
Tried on several computers same error. I would have to say as well as it has worked for the month I have owned it does not make this worth it!
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Summary: Pays for itself quickly
Review: Transfering files is so easy with this device, and I have had great results with it. I have had it for about 6 months and it has already payed for itself many times over in terms of saved time and saved resources (faster than burning a cd - and if you don't have a cd-rw around - you end up wasting a disk if all you want to do is transfer files once) As far as the criticisms I have read her I just would say A) I have had this thing attatched to my keychain scince the day I recieved it, and I have had no trouble with it. It bangs against the dashboard when I drive, it gets tossed around my backpack, and occasionally it will get yanked out of a computer by the key ring - and so far it has held up 100 percent. I don't think robustnes is an issue unless you plan on taking this thing on Safari. B) Yes, it is a USB 1.1 device so it is slower, but it only holds about 128 megs, so at the most it will take two minutes to fill up, instead of about 30 seconds with a 2.0 device. C) I use this device on a Mac OSX, a Dell running XP, and a Thinkpad running 98SE and it works perfectly on all of them. For SE I had to download a driver that was one of the easiest driver installs I have ever done in my life. D) The one criticism I agree with is - the cap should be redesigned (or they need to just sell the device with a few extra caps - how much could a few plastic caps coast?). Depending on the temperature (in the heat the plastic cap expands substantially more than the metal USB port does) it can become extreemly loose, and more than once I have had it fall off as I pulled my keys from my pocket - so you do need to keep an eye on the cap. But, at one point I had thought I lost the cap and carried the device around without a cap for weeks and nothing bad happened. Finally though as much as I rave, it is a flash device meant to be temporary storage as you transfer files, ar cary some mp3/pics with you. Don't use it as permenant storage, and don't use it as back up. In terms of productivity gained vs. price paid though, this is by far the most effective device I have ever owned in my life.
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Summary: Good but...
Review: Product works perfectly fine, but the cap to protect the USB plug keeps going off in my pocket... I'm gonna loose it very soon I guess.
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Summary: Handy, fast... doesn't get much better than this!
Review: I love this thing. I bought one in February (and they are MUCH cheaper now), and have used the heck out of it. I have several systems that I typically transfer/share music, pix and other data with (98SE, W2K) and have had very few problems. I have had a couple of instances where it got "confused", and I had to do a scandisk to clean it up and recover the empty space, but that only took a minute or two and I didn't loose any data. I have convinced several friends that they "need" one of these things :o), and they all agree. The thing is TOUGH too... I accidentally left it in my pants one night, and it ended up in the wash (and dry). NO PROBLEMS! Amazing. One of the best little gadgets to come along in some time. My only regret is that I didn't go bigger!
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Summary: The best mass storage device you can buy
Review: Compatible with mac and pcs, small, lightweight, a perfect deal. Mine has been banged around in my hiking pack for weeks at a time and has not suffered at all. I haven't had any compatability problems. You couldn't ask for a better piece of equipment.
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Summary: Okay pocket drive.
Review: I agree with the reviewers who feel these Lexars are not made to withstand very rough treatment, but they're not all that flimsy either. I find them absolutely wonderful for transporting documents from home to work. We've also use them to copy albums of digital pictures and of course to share (fully licensed) MP3s.
However, the 128 meg model is not USB 2.0 enabled, so the speed needed to make the latter two tasks really easy with this model is not available. I'd spring for the extra bucks required to get the speed and capacity offered in their 256 model.
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Summary: Small, simple sweet!!
Review: If you use two different PC's on a regular basis (I have a notebook at home) and a desktop at the office then this little cutie is indispensible! I can work on stuff at home and do my personal accounts in the office, lunchtime of course! Floppies, forget it, this is a new millenium! No more waiting for the disc to chug, chug around. And soooo much more reliable. Capacity is more than adequate, I've had mine 6 months used 10MB! Tip: you can compress and move to the little thing too - little more inconvenient but possible. If your a real horder then there is always 256MB/512MB and even 1GB!
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