Lexar JumpDrive Lightning 1 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive JDP1GB-231

by Lexar

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007O7DT0
• Item model number: JDP1GB-231
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 10, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Distinctive Style and Blazing Speed!

JumpDrive Lightning is Lexar's premium JumpDrive product offering the highest speed, distinctive design in a stylish stainless steel case, and value-added software features. It is ideal for business professionals, power users or anyone looking for high performance and style in a portable storage solution. The pre-loaded software application provides convenience and peace of mind with file synchronization and data security features. Security features ensure your data stays safe, even if the drive is lost or stolen. And since the application runs entirely from the JumpDrive there is no need to install any software on any computer.

Speed/ Capacity:

• 22 MB per second Read (140X)
• 15 MB per second Write (100X)

Security:

• Create password-protected and public areas on the JumpDrive. This allows users to easily share files, and at the same time prevent access to sensitive or private information.
• Public area has no password protection and is accessible by anyone using the JumpDrive.
• Private area is password-protected so no one can open, copy or write files to the drive without entering the correct password.
• For additional security encrypt and decrypt any file on your computer or JumpDrive using AES 256-bit encryption.

Convenience:

• Easily synchronize files between PCs and the JumpDrive, which means you always have the most current data with you. You can even setup preferences to include or exclude subfolders or filter specific file types to be synchronized.
• No software installation or drivers required.

Specifications:
Dimensions: 76.5 X 22 X 11

System Requirements:

• Windows XP (Home or Professional), Windows 2000 Professional
• One available USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)

Warranty:
Lifetime limited warranty

Product Description

JumpDrive Lightning is Lexar's premium JumpDrive product offering the highest speed, distinctive design in a stylish stainless steel case, and value-added software features. It is ideal for business professionals, power users or anyone looking for high performance and style in a portable storage solution. The pre-loaded software application provides convenience and peace of mind with file synchronization and data security features. And since the application runs entirely from the JumpDrive there is no need to install any software on any computer.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very Disappointed!, August 24, 2005

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Tech Wizard (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lexar JumpDrive Lightning 1 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive JDP1GB-231 (Personal Computers)

Expected first rate quality considering the product specifications and the hype from lexar. Within 1 week after receiving the 1GB Lightning the rubber/plastic fittings where the cap connected with the device started to crumble. First a small piece came off then a larger piece until finally the cap would not stay put - basically the black plastic was brittle and I have to say I treated the unit with kid gloves. I asked Lexar to replace (swapping out so that I could still have a USB drive even offered my credit card to enable a warranty cross-shipment type arrangement) but all they wanted to do was have me send it in and wait 2-4 weeks for a replacement. This was unacceptable to me so I returned the Lightning drive for a full refund.

Until they improve the quality control on their manufacturing process I would stay away from this product. I have instead decided to try the Sandisk version with the disappearing USB connector (i.e. it has no cap to lose or become a problem).

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Speedy transfer rate but poor design, December 13, 2005

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Saxman642 (Trinidad and Tobago) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Lexar JumpDrive Lightning 1 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive JDP1GB-231 (Personal Computers)

I had this drive for 5 months till its demise on 13 Dec 2005. Within 2 days of receiving the drive the plastic (yes, plastic!) molding to hold the cap in place wore off, so the cap stays on very loosely , if at all. I stopped wearing the drive around my neck for that reason. For that matter, I stopped using the cap!

The desgin is essentially a stainless steel casing but with plastic support at the side and around the port itself, the molding around the port begain to breakoff, forcing me to use glue to keep it on..

My drive finally met its demise by being literally pulled out of its casing by my bumping against it and hooking the lanyard i had for it, while being plugged into a computer on the floor . The thing actually works still, but it's like a snail without its shell and the usb port is bent where it can break off from the now exposed mini circuit board. The casing is partially split - along the sides - where the plastic is. A little extra force and I can split the casing in two. The stainless steel is a waste of time. Only there for looks and nothing else.

I bought it thinking it would be a tough flash drive. I was quite wrong.

I'm sorry, this is my 3rd - and final - lexar drive that I shall own. I'll Give Sandisk a try ... or anyone with a proper drive design.

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dont waste your money, August 24, 2005

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MCSMON - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lexar JumpDrive Lightning 1 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive JDP1GB-231 (Personal Computers)

I bought this drive because of its high speed and good look. As one of the reviewer pointed out the the joints are made of poor quality material and it came off within a month and soon it will be unusable. I am returning it.