Entered CNET Catalog: 01/26/2004
SKU: 0650590110377
Manufacturer: Lexar Media Inc.
Manufacturer description
With access to portable email, Internet and file synchronization, the JumpDrive Traveler is the ultimate in powerful, secure and portable USB storage. And, you can transfer settings between multiple PCs. JumpDrive Traveler puts it all together with the ultimate in flexibility. Access your email, Internet and files all with one JumpDrive, from multiple PCs and across all platforms. This is a must-have for business or for fun. Your data is protected - a light on the device blinks to let you know that your transfer is complete - so you never have to worry that something will be lost in translation. With its lightweight size and durability, the JumpDrive Traveler is a simple and easy way to take your data with you. No cables or adapters are necessary.Product summary
The good: Small size; has a software suite that includes Outlook Express, Internet Explorer, and a file-synchronization utility.
The bad: A bit on the expensive side per megabyte.
The bottom line: Lexar's JumpDrive Traveler features some useful applications for e-mail, cookie-free Internet browsing, and file synchronization.
Editors' review
- Editors' Choice: No
- Reviewed on: 04/02/2004
The JumpDrive Traveler comes loaded with Lexar's robust and easy-to-use Traveler software suite. The suite includes an application that lets you use Internet Explorer while preventing cookies and other data from landing on your hard drive. There is also a portable version of Outlook Express and a utility that lets you easily synchronize files between the JumpDrive Traveler and a PC. The one thing the drive lacks is a password-protection feature.
The JumpDrive Traveler is currently available in capacities ranging from 128MB to 512MB; the 128MB model costs about $60, or approximately 47 cents per megabyte, which is slightly more expensive than average.
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User opinions
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Loved this drive, Use if for photos
Pros: Works like a dream
Cons: None to note
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Great usb drive!
Pros: compact, yet strongly built
Cons: Lost the cap, no-where to put cap if on keychain
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An excellant drive
Pros: Small and compact
Cons: Price per megabyte a little high and the cap can get lost easily.
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Works Fine for Me
Pros: Portable, Compact, Easy to Use
Cons: Boxy Design
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Did not work on any of my three computers
Pros: Small and Stylish
Cons: Does not work as advertised
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DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT
Pros: Light weight makes it easy to throw away
Cons: Terrible fit and quit working after about 1 month
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Wish I read these posts first!
Pros: Works fine when I plug it into the back of my desktop. WOrks in my ibook.
Cons: Will not work in the USB hub I have due to its short size. Seems like everyone else has this problem. Hopefully an extetion cord will work...but I shouldn't have to use one. This should work in ALL USB hubs. Also, the built in software is for windoze
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don't buy it if you want software
Pros: fits on a key chain
Cons: the software: terrible, difficult to configure and use. i bought the traveller for the software that was supposed to help me. it only managed to get me mad. now i have a verbatim and i downloaded some software from the internet (carry it easy) that does e
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Didn't fit my laptop
Pros: Would be a good product if it could fit in my laptop's USB port
Cons: Doesn't fit in laptops. Avoid if you have a laptop!
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failed after less than a month
Pros:
Cons: poorly constructed as it failed after less than a month of use, not what I would call reliability
out of 12 user reviews
Doesn't fit laptops
Pros: Works well with desktop computers and USB hubs
Cons: Doesn't fit laptops. And that's the main reason I bought it. Had to return it. Why in the world would they make one that is designed too short for laptops?
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Excellent product for open USB ports.
Pros: Small, light, easy to use & perfect for the most part.
Cons: Had to take return because the design the USB male extension was shortened and literally wouldn't reach into my slightly recessed laptop (Dell 8200) USB port but fit other desktops perfectly.
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