Lexar JumpDrive Triton

Lexar JumpDrive Triton

The Lexar JumpDrive Triton is something of an upgrade to the Lexar Echo MX Backup Drive. Compared with the Echo, the now-USB-3.0-based Triton offers much faster speed; in fact, it's the fastest in writing among all USB 3.0 external storage solutions I've seen, including full-size drives. It also comes with a better retractable port design and a more aesthetically appealing and sturdy casing than the Echo. The Triton is not a total upgrade, however, since it doesn't have a visible storage gauge and caps at just 64GB (the Echo caps at 128GB). It also doesn't come with any backup software. At a suggested price of around $55 for 16GB (or $80 for 32GB and $200 for 64GB), I find that the new drive, though slightly pricey, is totally worth the investment and a much better alternative to the Echo. Other than the lack of a visible storage gauge, the Triton has a much better design than the Echo drive. It's now housed in a shiny metal alloy base and a high-gloss mirror finish plastic top that are not just good looking but also very sturdy. On top, it has just one white LED that shows the status of the drive. Solid white means it's powered on and ready, while flashing white means there's data being written to or read from it.