Lexar JumpDrive Secure USB Flash Drive (256 MB) (08/14/2003)

Good value and reliableby tudopatroi - June 7, 2007

Pros: secure and reliable

Cons: slow and bulky

Great, if you like bulky.by mbell390 - February 16, 2006

Pros: Lots of memory. Ability to be a secure device

Cons: This thing is HUGE!!!

A Good Productby Edsel62 - January 14, 2006

Pros: Rugged, Long Service Life

Cons: Its a little fat

Poor Product; Poor Customer Serviceby kawititnow - October 14, 2005

Pros: Amount of memory and ability to password protect

Cons: Customer Service

Reliable, easy to use, a little fat for cramped USB portsby jmlenz - August 28, 2005

Pros: Ease of use, password-protect easy enough

Cons: paint chips easily, not slim enough

Very useful....by Mary Len - June 27, 2005

Pros: Easy to use

Cons: Install a program everytime you use it.

And another one bites the dustby toftga - May 3, 2005

Pros: Size and appearance

Cons: Very Unreliable

Absolute Trashby washburnj28sce - April 22, 2005

Pros: Works great for 6 months

Cons: Despite excellent care, fails for no reason

Unreliableby GLM - March 12, 2005

Pros: Reasonable price at wal-Mart; offers security software.

Cons: Mine died after one use

Starting to go on the fritz, and that makes me VERY nervous. Getting a new one, diff brandby jquattle - March 2, 2005

Pros: lotsa cheap megs of space

Cons: likes to disappear/go inactive now

Not a good purchase at all.by praterp - February 25, 2005

Pros: None that I can think of...

Cons: Worked for a very short period of time.

Very good jumpdriveby - February 23, 2005

Pros: It does come with the security software and I havent had any problems with mine and I've had mine for months and use it all the time. If youre gonna change the ratio of public to private save all of your files first at another location.

Cons: it is a little wide so make sure it will fit in your USB ports. I found some Gateway desktop models that wont allow front access but will plug into the back. Sometimes the security software doesnt load automatically but the software is located inside th

Good while it workedby - February 20, 2005

Pros: Simple to used until it just stops working.

Cons: Will stop working for no reason at all. Took good care of it, didn't get it wet or too hot or cold and it just quit on me after about 4 months.

great value and secure data storageby - February 15, 2005

Pros: The ability to password protect documents on the secure side of the drive is a great feature. Also lets user easily access unsecure side of drive.

Cons: Frequently prevents me from closing the program to safely remove the drive. Has not lost any information however.

Same story, it just quitby - February 8, 2005

Pros: Fortunately I treated it as a transfer device, making sure whatever I had on it existed somewhere else.

Cons: Yesterday it worked, today it doesn't.

One Month Baby Dies Suddenly!by - February 8, 2005

Pros: It's nice and FAT - easy to grab onto the love handles

Cons: It's too fat to use on my laptop - makes the second USB port useless!

great device!!by - February 5, 2005

Pros: easy storage, portability, and very light!! fits nicely on your key chain.

Cons: finish wears off very easily, cap can easily be lost, tried to order another one, lexar claims they are on back-order. i have no idea when i may get another one.

Install software on every useby - January 27, 2005

Pros: Yes it is secure.

Cons: It is very annoying to install software every time I plug it into a computer. Whether it is the same computer or a different one, every time I plug it in, I have to do something before I can use it. Having my "data" secure isn't worth the bother to inst

Lexar-Disposable memoryby - January 24, 2005

Pros: Lots of storage for your buck. Lexar will replace failed drives

Cons: Drive fails for no reason. I'm now on my third drive. Lexar will replace dead drives if you send them in, but there is no explanation or reference to this "defect" in their FAQ's. Do not count on it for important documents. Back up everything!

Works initally, then dies unexpectedlyby - January 23, 2005

Pros: Bought my JumpDrive Secure 256MB over a year and a half ago. It worked flawlessly during that time, and yes, I had it on my keychain, and it got a lot of use between over 100 machines in our office, hauling updates and other files back and forth.

Cons: As many others have said, the drive dies unexpectedly. Mine actually died while plugged into my home computer. I had an important document open at the time, and suddenly the application froze, and it said it could no longer write to the JumpDrive. I pulle

secure software is junkby - January 17, 2005

Pros:

Cons: secure software 2.0 doesn't work with XP ver 3.1 software will not fix problems from 2.0

Real lifesaverby - January 14, 2005

Pros: Holds a lot of data in small physical space Reliable and easy to use even with Windows 98SE Performs as expected

Cons: Can't use "secure" section with Windows 98SE No instructions on proper shutdown of drive (if improper shutdown it can crash as with any other flash drive)

does not work when secure partion is createdby - January 14, 2005

Pros: as a usb drive it will work

Cons: The aes encryption does not work.The drive can be wiped even after an inaccesable,secure partition is created.

2 drives failedby - January 13, 2005

Pros:

Cons: We had a user who had one and it worked fine, one day it quit working. She got another and had her dissertation on there and then no computer would recognize it. 1 drive failing is understandable. multiple drives failing is unexceptable. I will never reco

Don't buy LEXAR!by - January 12, 2005

Pros: Any pros that this product has, are outweighed by the cons.

Cons: For the first week, it worked great. Then I could no longer access the secure partition. Error said I needed admin rights to access. Funny thing is, I do have admin rights. I emailed Lexar, received updated drivers, which didn't solve my problem. Just goi

Third one I've had!!by - January 12, 2005

Pros: Cost and availability.

Cons: It may just be my bad luck, but this is the third one I've had in a little over a year. They work fine and then one day, they just quit for no reason. Been gentle with the last two, but no difference. Also bad about corrupting data. Bought a Sandisk Crusi

Dies with no recoveryby - January 12, 2005

Pros: Ease of use, good price and with additional cable is useable on most systems.

Cons: Expect it to die unexpectantly. Plugged into one system to transfer data and after moving to second system, no data found and not recognizable on any of my systems in our LAN. Couldn't get help from tech support. Can't be reformatted. JUNK.

Works Great...can stop working but easy fix!by - January 12, 2005

Pros: easy to use...works great...easy to fix when it breaks. :)

Cons: its file system corrupts after a short while of pulling it in and out...data easy to recover...unit easy to reformat using xp disk managment.

Stopped working for no apparent reason.by - January 9, 2005

Pros: It doesn't matter when the JumpDrive just quits on you.

Cons: The JumpDrive just stopped working after about six months and everything was lost. I would not recommend this product.

Great security, poor user supportby - December 14, 2004

Pros: Secure function with s/w a plus.Bulky construction although ugly, makes it easier to handle.

Cons: DON'T ever format this drive unless with the supplied s/w. I did and now I'm stuck with a normal thumbdrive without the secure feature. Technical support is unable to help me except telling me to download version after version of software that still doesn

When is the 80Gb model coming out?by - December 1, 2004

Pros: Sturdy and speedy! Partitionable and secure!

Cons: Quirky software responses on some Win 98 systems

Avoid Purchasing at any cost!!!by - November 30, 2004

Pros: Great security features! Ease of use is comparable to any other plug and play USB device.

Cons: I have owned 2 of these drives in the past 3 months and they have both failed causing all data on the drive to be lost forever! Luckily the products were still under warranty, use your money to buy a more reliable product! Try a mini cruzer!

used less than 10 times and died with no reasonby - November 25, 2004

Pros: price is good

Cons: only used a few times and died without any reason

Lasted 25 days 7142 Rev Aby - November 17, 2004

Pros: Finally made transferring files between home & office so easy & fast. It's a great little product.

Cons: It just died. Error code 28 & Lexar doesn't have a patch/driver nothing on their website to help. Well, I didn't get ahead with this neat little toy.

Quality Support Not Garaunteedby - November 9, 2004

Pros: Promises a great deal of ease of use, especially the fact that there are no drivers necessary.

Cons: When the computer demands a driver, there is no where to go to seek one out. The computer was running on Windows 2000, but failed in the auto-run process. At the end of the hardware auto-install, it reported errors. Naturally, I checked for the drive a

Great until it stops working for no good reason.by - October 26, 2004

Pros: Great device for the first 10 months

Cons: Without anything harsh happening to the drive, it just stopped working after 10 months. It says the drive is unformatted. Trying to format doesn't work either.

Failed after 1 week. Tech support nonexistent.by - October 7, 2004

Pros:

Cons: I have spent the afternoon trying to talk to a human at Lexar to no avail. At this time all I have heard from them is repeated apologies about how sorry they are for whatever ails me and or my flash drive.

Why Would You Pay for Encryption When You Can't Use It Except At Home?by - October 4, 2004

Pros: Tough-looking design w/ rubberized grips. Not too pricey. LED shows data transfers.

Cons: Belive me, I wanted to like this littl drive. It looked so cool on the box! But the fact is, its encryption software is not flexible enough. You can't access the secure partition on an XP networked comp w/out admin. privileges. You can't access the secur

Great Idea. But product sucksby - September 29, 2004

Pros:

Cons: This drive died after 2 weeks. Lost my classes grades and left me with no confidence in Lexar Drives. Do a google on this drive using "bad jumpdrive" keywords.

It was great...until it died.by - September 29, 2004

Pros: This was a marvel to have when I first got it. 256Mb were plenty for my day to day use. Everyone in my office got one.

Cons: ...Then it just died. My computer was detecting it one day, then the next day it didn't. I've tried other computers and still no detectio. Too bad about this product. Mine lasted about a year which is more than some others have reported. Lexar will b

Just stops working for no reason at all!by - September 28, 2004

Pros: Good size, capacity and speed.

Cons: One day (about three months) stopped being recognized by any of my 5 computers.

I can't use this damn thing.by - September 22, 2004

Pros: It looks cool. It gives me something to complain about to my colleagues.

Cons: It does not fit in most front loading USB ports that I have used. "Somehow" I contracted gonococcal pharyngitis.

brand new out of the box it didn't work rightby - September 19, 2004

Pros: didn't get to try - formatted and then corrupted

Cons: woould not format properly after talking to three different techs - i was told it was bad and i needed to send it back to them - i guess you get what you pay for

Not reliable -> uselessby - September 15, 2004

Pros: Large storage, able to consolidate multiple RamDrives.

Cons: Too bulky for some USB Ports (I can live with that). Security requires admin rights, not always available then you are out of luck. Looses or corrupts data. TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. Cannot trust it. Must use disk recovery if your lucky to recover files. Oth

Very good for value, very sturdyby - September 13, 2004

Pros: Comes with password protection software to protect your data

Cons: Some computers have usb connections in odd or obscure places making it difficult to connect the usb drive.

Stops working after a period of timeby - September 1, 2004

Pros: Convient way to carry files from work to home.

Cons: My JumpDrive just stopped working after had it for 2 months. I did not drop it or damage it in any way; it just randomly stopped working. Also, it sometimes corrupts files placed on it. Be careful buying this drive.

Second One to Dieby - July 26, 2004

Pros: relatively simple to use

Cons: Just stops being recognized after a VERY short amount of use. I had my first one replaced after it died, and the second one died two months later.

Beats the 'ell out of floppy'sby - July 26, 2004

Pros: Rugged, Small, Fast, Cheap, & so far, reliable.

Cons: Thickness. When you reset the partition between Private & public folders it erases all your data. Can’t use the full 128mb for secure storage.

great while it lastedby - July 24, 2004

Pros: easy portability of data when working with multiple computers

Cons: At first I thought the only "con" was its shape which made it difficult to use in some computers without an extension cord but that was nothing compared to the panic of not getting your computer to recognize it after "cutting and pasting" 24 students web

Quick and Easy Does Itby - July 16, 2004

Pros: Made transferring files from a PC to my iBook a non-issue. Who needs to burn a cd when you have this.

Cons:

does what it's supposed to!by - July 4, 2004

Pros: Plain Jane,does what it's supposed to with no frills, tough error free operation. Just like that bunny, keeps going

Cons: the cap covering the USB connector is not attached to the body of the device and could be lost if you dont keep up with it, A short lanyard attaching the cap to the device would nice

Second One to QUIT WORKINGby - July 3, 2004

Pros: Works fine, till it stops working.

Cons: This is the second one I have had that quit working. Didn't abuse it, get it wet, let it get to hot or anything, just one day you plug the thing in and it is no longer recognized by any computer. Do not buy this product unless you enjoy losing files.

Good if you need security, otherwise look elsewhereby - June 28, 2004

Pros: Secure partition is nice security perk

Cons: Drive is too wide to fit in many tight spaces (including some Dell Latitudes and IBM desktops and laptops).

Piece o' Junk - format failed, bad sectors, admin priv. req'dby - June 25, 2004

Pros: bought for the password protection. did find out that they go the extra mile in user support (though I would have preferred NOT to experience)

Cons: didn't know you needed admin priveleges on W2K to use the password feature. also, can't devote entire drive to the password protected partition. also, the intial format failed and tech support did not know how to fix. I reformatted in disk management but

Nice if you have XP or 2000by - June 14, 2004

Pros: Small, durable, good value.

Cons: Secure/password features only work on Windows if you have XP or 2000. Width can be a problem on some ports.

What's not to likeby - June 5, 2004

Pros: Fast, reliable storage in a nice sturdy package.

Cons: On sale these can be had regularly for under $40 and at 1/4 GB that's not bad but I could be greedy and ask for more for less $.

Sturdy and toughby - June 5, 2004

Pros: Can take a beating with its rugged plastic exterior. Excellent storage space and value per megabyte.

Cons: Too bulky for some recessed USB ports and for nearby occupied ports. Transfer rate could be faster.

Poor construction, die frequentlyby - May 18, 2004

Pros: When they work, they're very convenient.

Cons: "When they work" is very fleeting. Mine died after about three months of regular use. I was able to get it to work for just long enough to show up and disappear by flexing the USB connection, so it clearly was a physical failure. My mother teaches a te

If you want to keep the data don't use the Lexar.by - May 17, 2004

Pros: Its small and easy to use.

Cons: It just up and died, worst part was it had my check book on it. I am unable to find the company that makes these.

Good, Sturdy & Simple to use.by - April 27, 2004

Pros: I've had my 128 MB drive for about a year and it has worked flawlessly for me. Easy to use product and it doesn't feel like you have to baby it.

Cons: It is a little to thick and wide for USB layouts that are very close together.

Stops working quicklyby - April 26, 2004

Pros: Good amount of portable storage and good for taking files on the go, from work to home, school to home, whatever!

Cons: It dies and you lose everything you had worked on and were bringing from school to home. You don't know why, you didn't abuse it, it just dies randomly and nothing will recognize it anymore.

Bought From Wal Maet For Around $42.00, Very Good Price For Such A Good Product!by - April 26, 2004

Pros: The Best I Have Ever Used! Buy This Product And Relax Knowing You Data Is Safe And Secure!

Cons: Can not use the special features like password if you use Windows98. Other than this problem it seems to be the best one out there yet! I own 4 of the 128 MB units! I would recomend this unit to all my friends!

Best option for portable storage!by - April 26, 2004

Pros: I love the portability and the fact that now I can check my email anywhere (I've installed my email client right on the jumpdrive). I can save client presentations and take them with me wherever I need to go.

Cons: I don't like the fact that if you decide to change the percentage of the drives between the secured and unsecured that it will erase all the data. But that is the only problem I have had. This is an awesome product.

UNBELIEVABLY SLOW!by - April 24, 2004

Pros: Not too expensive.

Cons: Maybe I just got a bad one, but if not, WOW is this thing slow! It took over 4 minutes (4:19) to write a 200 MB file to this 256 MB flash memory drive, while on the same PC it took 9 seconds to write the same file to a hard drive! The 4:19 is not far fr

works well to it stops workingby - April 23, 2004

Pros: I love my jump drive. I have a few hundred small powerpoint files along with all the picture backgrounds that go with them and with only 128 mb I still only have the thing about half full. I take files from my dorm, to school, to church and home and I c

Cons: This particular jump drive is a little too wide for my taste. The computers at my school have a USB port on the front of our computers but they are receded and it doesn't fit. Also one day it just quit working. Lexar has is easy to work with and I was

Cant find a computer to read itby - April 19, 2004

Pros: well it was cheap at $35 price cant beat that for 128 mb.

Cons: All the computers I use it with either have W2000 or XP and non of these will read it. So I am there jumping from station to station trying to get one to read it. Also some come defective and currupt data.

Too Wideby - April 19, 2004

Pros: Decent per-MB price

Cons: Many older PCs have USB slots placed in such a way that this drive will not fit (e.g. Compaq EVO) - Attaching an expander cable does not always solve the problem.

great value but too clunkyby - April 14, 2004

Pros: It has many great feature like password protection and it lets you divide available memory into two folders, one for public use and one for private and password protection. it is a great "value" jump drive.

Cons: It is too large to fit in some USB ports and occasionally needs to be forced in, if it will even fit at all.

Can't use it.by - April 9, 2004

Pros: The write up on it is impressive, tons of flash memory

Cons: My computer will recognize it as a USB drive, but you simply can't save to it. No icon shows up on the tree to save to. Essentially it's all that I'd ever need, but since the computer won't recognize it as a removeable drive it is useless. If it had, t

JUST WHAT YOU WOULD EXPECTby - April 9, 2004

Pros: I BOUGHT ONE AND GOT RID OF MY POCKET PROTECTOR! I KEEP IT ON MY WORK ID BADGE LANYARD. IT IS THE NEW GEEK SIGN OF COOLNESS.

Cons: REQUIRES ADMIN RIGHTS TO ACCESS THE SECURED PARTITION. NOT GOOD IN A WORK ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOU ARE NOT GRANTED THESE RIGHTS!

Nice and Beefyby - April 8, 2004

Pros: I wanted a device that would take real-world knocks (who wants to baby a device that's always in their pocket?). The jumpdrive does just that. It has worked flawlessly for me.

Cons: The beef can also cause some minor problems. Due to the extra width, I've had to use an extension cable to plug it in to a computer with front USB ports that were recessed a little to far to make a connection and a rear USB port that was too close to the

for taking a no. of different files back & forth its the best i have ever used.by - March 18, 2004

Pros: ease of use and the portability are the main reason to own this jumpdrive.

Cons: havent found any yet.