Lexar JumpDrive Lightning 2 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive JDP2GB-231
by LEXAR MEDIA INC
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: LEXAR MEDIA INCAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: JDP2GB-231
Color: Metallic silver
Product features:
- Blazing 120X write speed* (18 MB/s)
- USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, fits on key chain, stylish stainless steel case
- PC & Macintosh compatible
- Software suite, to include: Security, File synchronization, File encryption
- Fastest JumpDrive on the market, wrapped in a dazzling design
- AmazonBasics IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin FireWire Cable (6 Feet/1.8 Meters)
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to Mini-B Cable (6 Feet / 1.8 Meters)
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable (3.3 Feet/1.0 Meter)
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to B-Male Cable (6 Feet / 1.8 Meters)
Digital camera reviews of Lexar JumpDrive Lightning 2 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive JDP2GB-231
Digital camera Review: A great flash drive even with small files
Summary: 5 Stars
The Lexar JumpDrive Lightning 2GB flash drive has very impressive performance ratings of 160X (24MB/sec) sustained Read and 120X (18MB/sec) sustained Write speed capability. This is one of the very few USB drives that lists the Read/Write speed capabilities.
The "reality" of flash drives is that the smaller the file size, the slower the transfer rate will be.
I ran some tests with the Lightning to see what the transfer rate and the elapsed time is for groups of various file sizes:
* 433MB 784 medium files, avg. 550KB 12X 4 min. 3 sec.
* 483MB 81 large files, avg. 6MB 54X 59 seconds
* 1GB 1 very large file 115X 58 seconds
So, even though the Write speed capability of the Lightning is 120X, the transfer rate drops to 12X with medium size files, which is fairly "real-world" usage.
But, don't let that dissuade you from considering the Lightning: The higher the "speed capability" of the device, the better the transfer rate will be and the less time it will take to transfer those smaller files.
To prove this point, I took one of my "great deal" CF cards (that had no speed ratings) that tops out at 36X Read / 7X Write, and ran two of the same tests:
* 433MB 784 medium files 3X 15 min. 10 sec.
* 483MB 81 large files 7X 7 min. 48 sec.
So, compared to the Lightning, the "great deal!" card took nearly 4 times longer to Write the medium files and 8 times longer to Write the large files. So, which is the better deal when you use the device over and over and over...
Whether you are shopping for a card or a stick for digital cameras or a USB flash drive, if the performance numbers are not specified, BEWARE! What you might think is a great deal may get you a device with very poor performance that you will regret purchasing. I know, I have several in my drawer.
So, my bottom-line advice is: Look for the highest-rated device you can find. Flash devices will last a looong time and our file sizes and amount of data will only grow! So "future-proof" your purchase by shopping for a high-rated and large capacity for now and the future.
(I have no relationship with Lexar or the Flash memory industry.)
Summary of Lexar JumpDrive Lightning 2 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive JDP2GB-231
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.USB Flash Drives
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