Lexar releases new USB 3.0 flash drives

The new Lexar JumpDrive  M20c (left) and Lexar JumpDrive M20i (right), shown open. (Source: Lexar.)

The Lexar  JumpDrive M20c features a 2-in-1 design that includes a USB Type-C and USB 3.0 connector  and can leverage USB 3.0 performance with up to 150MB/s read and 60MB/s  write speeds, enabling users to transfer a 3GB HD video clip in less than one minute,  compared to the four minutes it takes using a standard USB 2.0 drive.

The Lexar JumpDrive M20i drive has a retractable 2-in-1 design that includes Lightning  and USB 3.0 connectors and can support USB 3.0 performance with up to 95MB/s read and  20MB/s write speeds. It works via a free file  management app that allows users to back up  files when connected, and automatically and securely syncs files on the go. For added versatility, the drive is backwards compatible with  USB 2.0  devices.

Both the Lexar  JumpDrive M20c and M20i are compatible with PC and Mac  systems and  come with a three-year limited warranty and all Lexar product designs  undergo extensive testing in the  Lexar Quality Labs  facilities with more than 1,100 digital  devices, to ensure performance,  quality, compatibility, and reliability. The new  JumpDrive M20c USB Type-C flash drives will be available in October and have RRPs  of AU$31,  NZ$34  (16GB), AU$41,  NZ$45  (32GB), and AU$62,  NZ$68  (64GB). The new JumpDrive M20i have RRPs of AU$72,  NZ$79  (16GB), AU$103,  NZ$114  (32GB), and AU$165,  NZ$182  (64GB). For more information or support, visit  http://au.lexar.com.