Lexar JDSE1GB-431 1 GB JumpDrive Secure II (Retail Package)

I wanted a thumb drive that would support no-fuss encrypted partitions, & that's just what I got. Allocate anything from 32MB 2 the whole stick as a partition, name it, give it a password & a virtual drive letter, & you're done.

I've used it on Windows XP & 2000 Pro without incident.

I deduct one star 4 some options I'd like 2 see in the GUI. For example, one can automatically explore the mounted drive when the password is given, or automatically ask, but there's no option 2 do nothing. There's also no "mount all favorite drives" option as in, 4 example, TrueCrypt.

Still, 4 carrying around highly personal information without worrying about what happens if I lose the stick, this is just what I wanted at a fair price.

I have a document, encrypted with this product, & now I cannot decrypt it. I called Lexar, they said they'd email me software 2 fix the problem. How long with that take, I asked. Thirty minutes, I was told. It's 28 hours & counting now. I sent them an email, too. No response yet. Buy this product if you want 2 keep yourself from seeing your own documents! Good luck

Follow-up: Lexar emailed a link 2 new software which remedied the problem, about 36 hours after they said they would. The problem appears 2 have been the user's (i.e., my) deletion of what appeared 2 be an empty folder labeled "vaults" that comes on the device.

This drive has never had a problem. It is sheek & stylish. The data encriptor is very helpful

This memory stick not only holds my information, but helps me get dressed, brush my teeth & feel better about myself. Since I bought it, women are all over me.

If it doesn't bother 2 you browsing inside the jumpdrive & starting the security software manually before you can see your secured files, then it's OK. In fact, I think that no secure jumpdrive in the market can do that right now.

Rugged & durable, the JumpDrive Secure series offers something else: peace of mind. The JumpDrive Secure series comes loaded with software that lets you password-protect your data. If lost or stolen, you can rest assured that what you've saved there remains there with 256-bit AES encryption.PRODUCT FEATURES:AES 256-bit encryption;Easily create multiple password-protected areas called Encrypted Vaults on the JumpDrive and/or host computer via the Secure II Dashboard utility;Data that you place into an Encrypted Vault is automatically encrypted;The File Shredder feature allows you 2 securely & thoroughly delete files so that they can never be re-accessed or recovered;For use with both PC & Mac.