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When it comes to storage devices, reliability is not an option. Cloud storage is becoming more of a primary choice in data storage, as everyone knows, Net connections can go down. Even with WiFi, storing large files can be cumbersome.
This is why jump drives are still important. Offering small size, convenience and huge storage, USB storage devices provide a layer of security and instant access to data that other storage solutions may not consistently provide. Once what were burned on CDs and DVDs is now becoming more and about about USB storage, particularly since many notebooks have eschewed the optical drive.
As an interesting note, Apple's latest desktop iMac does not come with an optical drive.
Having worked with an older 64 GB storage device from Lexar, and having no issues at all with it, the new Lexar USB devices offer USB 3 connectivity. Backward compatible with USB 2, which is still a standard, the new USB 3 offers considerably faster transfer rates, which is a positive when dealing with larger files.
To provide a rough idea of the increase in transfer speeds, a 3 GB file can be transferred in about two minutes over a USB 3 connection compared to twenty minutes using standard USB 2. The difference is noticeable in casual use.
Coming in the following colors, 8GB in blue, 16GB in purple, 32GB in orange, and 64GB in green, it is a color system that denotes the sizes of the various drives. Topping out at $99 for the 64 GB version and coming in at $16.99 for the 8 GB model, there is something literally for every price point and need.
If you ever question the need for such a drive, real life situations are still such that thumb drives offer convenient affordable storage solutions for those times when you are dealing with multiple PC platforms, including those that are public or office related.
Picking the right SD card for camcorders and cameras is no longer as simple as finding any SD card and placing in your camera. With rapid shots, files taking up more space, and the demands of High Definition digital camcorders, picking the right SD card is about more than just price. Now it is about performance and compatibility.
For those who are looking for reliable solutions, again Lexar comes to the table with a high performance card that will add storage and preserve photos and video effectively.
The Lexar Platinum II Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC™) UHS-I card offers a high-speed, high-capacity card for sustained rapid-fire picture-taking and full-motion video. As is the case with newer devices, transfer speeds mean the difference between taking great pictures, and taking ok ways. Factoring in the demands of video, transfer speeds like speeds up to 200x are not optional when it comes to performance.
What this translates into is the ability to take pictures faster, download them with greater efficiently and expanding on storage. For video the advantages are clear when you realize that a few minutes of video that can easily turn into 2-3 GB files.
Available in 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB capacities, 32GB Platinum II SDHC UHS-I – sells for $54.99, and the 8GB for $17.99, storage is considerably less expensive than before.
Another advantage that Lexar has, aside from a reputation for durability and reliability, is that they work closely with manufacturers to make compatibility a non-issue. Lexar also provides a clear well designed Web site that includes instruction and videos on why these cards are important, and how to obtain the most use out of your camera and/or camcorder.
One very cost effective advantage of purchasing storage is that it can save you considerable amounts in purchasing a camera. I noted one camcorder maker that offered basically the same camcorder, but the price jumped appreciably when purchasing internal memory. However, if one selected the camera with the more modest memory and opted to expand with SD cards like the Lexar Platnium SDHC you have the advantage of greater storage, removable storage and price point savings.
Even if minus a camera, using SD cards as storage devices makes sense being that so many desktops and notebooks have a card reader making access so much simpler than connecting cables and the like. Just pop a card in, and data is transferred.
Helping to remove the confusion associated with SD cards and USB devices, Lexar simply makes a lot sense.
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