DT´s Flash Drive Blog

Updated: December 10
(see JumpDrive TwistTurn 64GB )

Lexar Flash Drives are called JumpDrives. Not because they’re jumpy but because they can jumpstart the transfer of your computer files. And if they jump at the chance they can also bring order to them. Now let’s jump in at the deep end and check out the various Lexar drives.

JumpDrive Retrax
JumpDrive TwistTurn
JumpDrive Secure II Plus
JumpDrive Firefly
JumpDrive Lightning
JumpDrive 360
JumpDrive Expression
JumpDrive Classic II

JumpDrive Retrax

Jumping back & forth: JumpDrive Retrax (@ )

or ( )

Metallic plastic body
Retractable USB connector
2GB (white), 4GB (red), 8GB (blue),
16GB (gray), 32GB (black)
Hi-Speed USB
May include Dmailer V7 trial software
(Backup, personalization, synchronization)
LED activity light
Attachment hole
10 year data retention
2 year warranty

JumpDrive TwistTurn

Jumping around: JumpDrive TwistTurn (@ ) or ( )

Plastic body with metallic swivel
2GB (white), 4GB (red), 8GB (blue),
16GB (silver), 32GB (gray), 64GB (black)
Hi-Speed USB
May include Dmailer V7 trial software
(Backup, personalization, synchronization)
LED activity light
Attachment hole
10 year data retention
2 year warranty

JumpDrive Secure II Plus

Long Jump Measurement: JumpDrive Secure II & JumpDrive Mercury (@ )

or ( )

Black plastic body with cap
10-bar capacity meter shows storage status
Meter maintains reading when unplugged
Silver edition also available (JumpDrive Mercury)
Older edition is also silver but has no capacity meter (Secure II)
2-64GB
Hi-Speed USB
Secure II software:
Creation of multiple password-protected areas
256-bit AES encryption
File Shredder for secure file deletion
LED activity light
Attachment hole
10 year data retention
2 year warranty

JumpDrive FireFly

Jumping into the Air? JumpDrive FireFly (@ )

or ( )

Small plastic body with wing shaped cap
Cap is transparent, tethered and fits on end
256MB (red), 512MB (green), 1GB (blue),
2GB (black), 4GB (white), 8GB (gray), 16GB (red)
Hi-Speed USB
May include Google software
(Picasa, Google Desktop, Google Toolbar)
Blue tail light LED
Attachment hole
10 year data retention
2 year warranty

JumpDrive Lightning

Quantum Jump: JumpDrive Lightning (@ )

or ( )

Stainless steel body with cap
2-8GB
30 MB/s read, 21 MB/s write
Secure II software:
Creation of multiple password-protected areas
256-bit AES encryption
File Shredder for secure file deletion
May include PowerToGo software:
Applications & personalization
Enhanced for Windows Ready Boost
Blue center light LED
Attachment hole
3″ x 0.9″ x 0.4″
10 year data retention
Lifetime warranty

JumpDrive 360

Jumping another Round: JumpDrive 360 (@ )

or ( )

White plastic body with metallic swivel
1-4GB
15 MB/s read, 10 MB/s write
Secure II software:
Creation of multiple password-protected areas
256-bit AES encryption
File Shredder for secure file deletion
May include PowerToGo software:
Applications & personalization
Enhanced for Windows Ready Boost
Blue LED activity light
10 year data retention
2 year warranty

JumpDrive Expression

Jumping out of their Skin: JumpDrive Expression (@ )

or ( )

Silver plastic body with mood band protection
Bands are out of rubber with caps attached
One drive comes with 3 different colored mood bands
Available in blue, red, black, yellow & green
256MB – 1GB
Hi-Speed USB
Blue LED activity light
Attachment hole
10 year data retention
2 year warranty

JumpDrive Classic II

Jumping to Conclusion: JumpDrive Classic (@ )

or ( )

Silver plastic body with cap
128MB – 1GB
Hi-Speed USB
LED activity light
Attachment hole
2.53″ x 1.05″ x 0.52″
0.67 ounces
10 year data retention
2 year warranty

or
Click here to find more Lexar JumpDrives

Other Lexar flash drives:

Lexar Echo Backup & JumpDrive Safe S3000

More flash drive brands:

Corsair – EDGE - Imation - HP – Kanguru – Kingston
Memorex - Newsmy - OCZ – Patriot Flash Drive
PNY - PQI – SanDisk - Super Talent – Sony
Toshiba - Transcend - Verbatim - Other/Generic

One might think that Newsmy flash drives try to comepte with rockets. Not so much in terms of speed but in terms of their model names. However, as Newsmy is a Chinese company and not German, I’m sure there is no ulterior motive of resurrecting a V series. But without further ado, let us launch an overview.

V2
Big-U
V3
V8
V13
Y6

V2 :

Wonder V-Pen: Newsmy V2 (@ ) or ( )

Stylish plastic body with silver plate
Cap
Colors: black & blue
Capacities: 128MB – 4GB
Speed: 12 MB/s Read, 4 MB/s Write
File encryption
LED light (red)
Key chain loop
Accessories: Neck strap
Size: 54 mm x 18 mm x 9 mm
Weight: 12g
Data retention: up to 10 years

Big-U :

U instead of V (the Ego Booster): Newsmy Big U (@ )

or ( )

Stylish plastic body with silver plate
Colors: Blue
Capacities: 16 – 32GB
Speed: 29 MB/s Read, 8.8 MB/s Write
File encryption
Double start up function: BIOS USB HDD/ZIP DOS
LED light (red)
Key chain loop
Accessories: Neck strap
Size: 80mm x 22mm x 11mm
Weight: ?
Data retention: up to 10 years

V3 :

Rocket Science with a golden Touch: Newsmy V3 (@ )

or ( )

Black plastic body with gold rims
Cap
Capacities: 1 – 4GB
Speed: 14.9 MB/s Read, 5 MB/s Write
File encryption
Disk partition
LED light?
Key chain loop
Accessories: Neck strap
Size: 60.5mm x 19mm x 9mm
Weight: 15g
Data retention: up to 10 years

V8 :

Framing a Case: Newsmy V8 (@ ) or ( )

Silver steel body with key ring
Swivel frame (protecting USB connector)
Capacities: 1 – 4GB
Speed: 14.7 MB/s Read, 4.7 MB/s Write
File encryption
Disk partition
Double start up function: BIOS USB HDD/ZIP DOS
LED light
Size: 60mm x 25mm x 8mm
Weight: 20.6g
Data retention: up to 10 years

V13 :

Quite a Boost : Newsmy V13 (@ )

or ( )

Stylish black plastic body with red plate
Crocodile pattern
Cap
Capacities: 4 – 8GB
Speed: 29 MB/s Read, 9 MB/s Write
File encryption?
Disk partition?
LED light
Key chain loop
Accessories: Neck strap
Size: 58.5mm x 19mm x 10.5mm
Weight: 9.6g
Data retention: up to 10 years

Y6:

Y-Axis Powers (Joint Forces): Newsmy Y6 (@ ) or ( )

Flash drive & MP3 player in one
Silver plastic body with plate & rims
Cap
Colors: Variations of black & red
Capacities: 1- 2GB
High Speed USB
Supported files: MP3, WAV, WMA
Infrared touch sensitive keys
1x AAA battery (USB rechargeable)
LED light (blue)
Key chain loop
Accessories: Ear phones
Size: 85mm x 22mm x 21.5mm
Weight: 27.1g
Data retention: up to 10 years

or
Click here to find more Verbatim flash drives

Find other flash drive brands:

Corsair – EDGE - Imation - HP – Kanguru – Kingston
Lexar - Memorex - OCZ - Patriot – PNY - PQI
SanDisk Flash Drive - Super Talent – Sony
Toshiba Flash Drive - Transcend - Verbatim - Other/Generic

Starting the PQI Intelligent Stick series are the models i161 to i270. Except for the Pro 220 they are also known as the Traveling Disk.

i161
i178
i201
i220
i221
i231
i261
i270

i161

USB Popsicle: PQI i161 (@ ) or ( )

White plastic body with transparent colored rubber case
Plastic strap pulls drive back into case
Intelligent Stick USB interface
Available in orange, blue & yellow
1 – 8GB
High Speed USB
Software for partitioning, formatting & password protection
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD
Ur-Smart
Norton Internet Security
LED indicator
Keyring hole
41 x 20 x 8 mm (1.61 x 0.79 x 0.31 in)
8.5 g (0.02 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

i178

Hexagon Key: PQI i178 (@ ) or ( )

Metallic casing with transparent colored ends (including lid)
Intelligent Stick USB interface
Available in gray, blue & green
Lid fits perfectly on rear
1 – 8GB
High Speed USB
Software for partitioning, formatting & password protection
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD
Ur-Smart
Norton Internet Security
LED indicator
Keyring hole
47 x 20 x 8 mm (1.85 x 0.79 x 0.31 in)
9.8 g (0.02 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

i201

Slim Intelligence: PQI i201 (@ ) or ( )

Ultra-thin metallic body
Intelligent Stick USB interface
Water, dust, shock & vibration proof
Available in pink, blue & yellow
1 – 4GB
High Speed USB
Software for partitioning, formatting & password protection
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD
Ur-Smart
Norton Internet Security
LED indicator
Keyring hole
29 x 11 x 2.5 mm (1.14 x 0.43 x 0.1 in)
2.2 g (0 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

i220 (i-Stick Pro220)

Caddystick: PQI i-Stick Pro220 (@ ) or ( )

Ultra-thin plastic body with middle rim
Intelligent Stick USB interface
Available in blue, white & black
Carrying caddy
512MB – 2GB
Read: 33MB/sec
Write: 16MB/sec
Notebook Professional software (personal data management)
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD
Ur-Smart
Norton Internet Security
Vista ReadyBoost supported
43 x 18 x 2.8 mm (1.69 x 0.71 x 0.11 in)
2.7 g (0.01 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

i221

A Bit on the Side: PQI i221 (@ ) or ( )

Wedge shaped body with different colored sides
Intelligent Stick USB interface
Available in black with orange & white with red or green
1 – 32GB
High Speed USB
Software for partitioning, formatting & password protection
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD
Ur-Smart
Norton Internet Security
LED indicator
Keyring hole
Strap included
63 x 21 x 11.1 mm (2.48 x 0.83 x 0.44 in)
10 g (0.02 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

i231

Lid’s a perfect Fit: PQI i231 (@ ) or ( )

Black plastic body with lid
Intelligent Stick USB interface
Lid fits perfectly on rear
1 – 16GB
High Speed USB
Ur-Smart
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD
Norton Internet Security
LED indicator
Keyring hole
71.6 x 19 x 8.5 mm (2.82 x 0.75 x 0.33 in)
9.7 g (0.02 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

i261

Lucky Clover or something Fishy?: PQI i261 (@ ) or ( )

White plastic body with transparent colored swivel
Intelligent Stick USB interface
Available in green, blue, purple & pink
1 – 16GB
High Speed USB
Software for partitioning, formatting & password protection
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD
Ur-Smart
Norton Internet Security
LED indicator
Keyring hole
Key strap included (matching colors)
59.6 x 18.6 x 12.4 mm (2.35 x 0.73 x 0.49 in)
9 g (0.02 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

i270

A Stroke of Lacquer: PQI i270 (@ )

or ( )

Lacquer casing with retractable USB connector
Intelligent Stick USB interface
Available in silver or black
1 – 32GB
High Speed USB
Ur-Smart
Downloadable software:
Dr.UFD
Norton Internet Security
LED indicator
Keyring hole
Key strap included (matching colors)
57.7 x 20.9 x 9.6 mm (2.27 x 0.82 x 0.38 in)
6.5 g (0.01 lb)
10 years data retention
Lifetime warranty

or
Click here to find more PQI flash drives i161-i270

Other PQI flash drives:

PQI Intelligent Stick i810 – i830

PQI Traveling Disk U172 – U273

PQI Cool Drive U310 – U360

Find other flash drive brands:

Corsair – EDGE - HP - Imation - Kanguru - Kingston
Lexar - Memorex - Newsmy - OCZ - Patriot – PNY
SanDisk – Sony – Super Talent
Toshiba – Transcend – Verbatim – Other/Generic