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Lexar’s JumpDrive Secure II Plus With Handy Storage Guage
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, USB, PC / Laptop, Storage,
We’re not sure exactly how necessary this is, but we love it anyway: it’s Lexar‘s JumpDrive Secure II Plus, a USB flash drive which has a meter on it that shows how much space you have left. Sure, you can obtain the same information with just a few clicks of the mouse—but the meter is way cooler and slightly quicker. The JumpDrive Secure II Plus is also encrypted, as you might have guessed by now, and you can set passwords for different files. The JumpDrive is available in capacities up to 4GB, with prices starting at $20 for the 512 MB model.
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The Bleeding Edge 136: Infiniter Laser Pointing Devices
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, CES, CES 2007, Design, Features, PC / Laptop, Videocasts, Videos,
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Bleeding Edge TV 136: Infiniter Laser Pointers and Products
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Gizmatic, Short Bytes, Accessories, CES, CES 2007, Design, Features, PC / Laptop, Storage, Videocasts,
We talk to Infiniter about their laser based business and PC products. They show off a presentation mouse, which is both a mouse and PowerPoint controller with laser when you turn the device upside down. They also give us a look at their laser presentation pointers that have included built-in flash drives, the first green laser business-grade laser pointer, and more. If you are into lasers, or just into business, check out this video to see what you can purchase to become the coolest cat in the office.
Lexar Adds PowerToGo to JumpDrive Lightnings
Posted by Nino Marchetti Categories: PC / Laptop, Storage, USB,
Lexar said today they are bringing the PowerToGo software platform to their JumpDrive Lightning USB flash drives so users can create a virtual desktop environment they can carry from one Windows-based machine to another. These drives are available in 1GB and 2GB capacities and price from $79.99.
The PowerToGo-equipped JumpDrive Lightnings will let users install and run many standard Windows applications directly from the USB drive. Once done working a host computer the drive is removed, leaving no history behind. Also included on JumpDrive Lightnings will be the EverNote software product for capturig, storing and accessing information, such as typed and handwritten notes, web clips, emails, phone messages, addresses, passwords, brainstorms, sketches, photos and documents.
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Lexar Recalls JumpDrives Over Burn Hazard
Posted by Nino Marchetti Categories: Corporate News, Storage, USB,
If you own a Lexar JumpDrive FireFly or 1GB Secure II, you’ll want to take careful note of this story. Lexar, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a voluntary recall of around 66,000 of these drives because of a potential burn hazard. No injuries have thus far been reported of the drives. Consumers with the impacted models as described this recall notice Web page are advised to stop using the drives and contact Lexar to receive a free replacement.
Read More | Lexar/USCPSC Product Recall Page
Lexar JumpDrive Secure II
Posted by Edwin Soto Categories: Accessories, Peripherals,
Lexar introduced the latest revision of their JumpDrive series, which includes software to help secure files. Their software allows the user to easily drag their file to their computer into an “Encrypted Vault” which will automatically secure them with on-the-fly 256-bit AES Encryption. Another cool feature is the Digital Shredder which allows you to leave no “digital trail” when deleting your files for maximum security. These files are not even recoverable using the most advanced file recovery tools. All of these features in half the size of the first series of JumpDrives. They come in 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB flavors. A 2GB version is scheduled for release in October 2005.
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