Lexar Media 1 GB JumpDrive Sport USB Flash ( JDSP1GB-231 ) (Retail Package)

by Lexar

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 2 x 8 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0003009E4
• Item model number: JDSP1GB-231
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 2, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Lexar JumpDrive Sport USB flash drive offers rugged, high-speed portable storage. The drive features a durable rubber cap that wraps securely around the device, making it more impact-resistant and protecting the cap from accidental loss. The rubber cap also lets users remove the drive and attach it to a keychain or backpack for portable use. The flash drive is ideal for active users such as students, outdoor enthusiasts, and mobile computer users who demand durability in their portable drives. The JumpDrive Sport features USB 2.0 for high-speed file transfers and contains 1 GB of storage space.

Features include:

• Saves digital pictures, music, presentations, and more
• Data protection light blinks until data is safely stored
• Utilizes the USB port
• Portable, lightweight, and durable
• Keeps your essential data with you
• Great for use at home or on the road
• Compatible with Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, or XP, and Mac OS 8.6 or above (including OSX)
• Windows 98 SE users will need to install a driver from the Lexar Media website
• 2-year limited warranty

Product Description

The JumpDrive Sport USB Flash Drive offers rugged and high-speed portable storage. It's durable rubber construction protects your files from the elements, for ideal carrying on keychains or backpacks. Store your information with confidence and transfer it with ease! 2-year Limited Warranty

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great thumbdrive., January 4, 2005

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Ben (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lexar Media 1 GB JumpDrive Sport USB Flash ( JDSP1GB-231 ) (Retail Package) (Personal Computers)

I was able to get this last autumn for $50 after rebate. The fact that you can fit more than a CD-ROM's worth of data on this drive is killer.

The USB 2.0 is rather necessary, though. If you're moving a large amount of data from one PC to another, you'll definitely want the 480 MBit/sec transfer capability of USB 2.0... USB 1.1 may take a few years. However, the backward compatibility is still pretty nice, if you're only moving 10 MB or less.

I bought this before I knew of the JumpDrive MP3 player that Lexar makes. If you're really interested in adding MP3 capability later, it's only a $40 upgrade from this, which definitely enhances the value of this product.

Overall, I've had no problems, so it seems to be reliable to me as well.

It's a must-buy if you can find it for $60 or less.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great support from Lexar?, December 5, 2005

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Karim Moussally "raconteur" (SF Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lexar Media 1 GB JumpDrive Sport USB Flash ( JDSP1GB-231 ) (Retail Package) (Personal Computers)

Just thought I'd add a review after having read the one below. A little over a year after purchasing the product, the rubber cap split at the top, where it was attached to my keyring.

This is a problem as being able to have it on my keyring was a selling point for me. I called Lexar and after waiting on hold for under 5 minutes, I was instructed by the first person to take my call to simply email her with my address and a request for the replacement cap and they'd ship me one. I did so and received the cap in the mail 2 days later. Now, I'm fairly close to Lexar, so the travel time was a day at most. If you're in New York or Europe or something, it will take longer.

All said and done, GREAT customer service... FAST replacement of the cap at NO COST TO ME. Lexar JumpDrive Sport is the only USB key I'd use... the form factor and support are unbeatable.

UPDATE: It looks like other people have had similar problems with the split rubber cap and have NOT been getting free replacements. Given the large number of people reporting poor customer service, I would consider my experience to be the EXCEPTION at this point, and not the rule. I'd lower my rating of this product based on this, but that's not possible.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, July 1, 2005

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R. Siegert (Champaign, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lexar Media 1 GB JumpDrive Sport USB Flash ( JDSP1GB-231 ) (Retail Package) (Personal Computers)

Oh how I heart the Lexar Flash Drive. This is the best design I've seen on one of these flash drives and I always get compliments and questions on it. The rubber around the outside makes it safe to put on a set of keys--other designs don't have this and I've heard others fall off keys and get lost, get banged up beyond use, or simply aren't made to carry on keys. As a college student, it's great to have this on a set of keys so I have it everywhere. Surprisingly, I come across things quite often that I can quickly copy onto my JumpDrive and take home to my computer. This is a GREAT alternative to burning data CDs (or using floppy disks if you're still in the stone age :). I would HIGHLY recommend this. Make sure you buy the 1GB version though, because the smaller capacities aren't always capable of holding big files--either that or you'd have to delete a bunch of stuff to make room.