Product Review
Whether you're a business professional on the road, a student doing homework at a friend's house, or someone simply using a laptop in a cafe, it's important to ensure the files on your netbook or notebook are protected. Lexar Echo portable backup drives provide a convenient way to automatically back up your files on the go.
Thanks to Lexar Echo ZE's backup software functionality and its extremely easy-to-use interface, saving and protecting valuable data such as documents, presentations, photos, audio, and video files is no longer a tedious task. Restoring data is just a click away.
 Its tiny profile makes the Lexar Echo ZE a plug-and-stay solution |
Faster File Saves Unlike traditional backup software, Lexar Echo backup software provides you with an option to store only new and modified files, thus reducing system overhead.
Built-In Versioning Define the number of versions you want to keep, preserving multiple iterations of a file for later use. At any moment, you can travel back in time to access a file's previous version, and you'll be prevented from losing any data, even if a file was inadvertently modified or erased.
Continuous, Automatic Protection Leverage continuous data protection (CDP) technology to automatically detect changes to files and back them up onto the storage device without user intervention. You won't need to worry about manually backing up data or scheduling it; Echo backup software will take care of it for you 24/7.
Custom Configuration Filter by file extension, date, or size. With numerous configuration options, Echo backup software provides a flexible tool that allows you to easily choose the data you wish to backup.
128-Bit Encryption for Safe Data The Lexar Echo ZE offers optional 128-bit AES encryption for your backup data, so you'll really have peace of mind if you're working with sensitive data on the go.
Cross-Platform Support Your data is seamlessly available whether you are using a Mac or a PC system. Echo backup software delivers the same powerful backup features and ease of use on both platforms for a consistent experience.
Reliable, Automatic Backup of Essential Files In Three Easy Steps The Lexar Echo ZE provides powerful automatic backup, yet it's easy to use. You can get live, automatic backups in three simple steps:
| Step 1) Launch the built-in backup software on the Lexar Echo ZE, select your language and accept the license agreement. | 
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| Step 2) Create your profile name and, if you want encrypted backups, create a password to access your encrypted backup files later. | 
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| Step 3) Select your backup plan: choose Automatic to quickly and easily back up your key folders (Documents, Photos, etc.), or choose Custom to select your own folders and schedule. Then click "Apply" and you're all set. That's all there is to it! | 
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Find the Lexar Echo Backup Solution That's Right For You Lexar's Echo series offers a number of portable backup solutions in different sizes to ensure that you can find the protection that's right for you.
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Lexar Echo SE | 
Lexar Echo ZE |
| Size | 54.2mm x 21mm x 10.44mm | 20.1mm x 15.1mm x 7.6mm |
| Storage Capacity | 16GB to 128GB | 8GB to 32GB |
| Write Speed | 10MB/sec | Not Rated |
| Read Speed | 28MB/sec | Not Rated |
| Usage Model | Ultra Portable | Plug & Stay |
| Backup Software | Lexar Echo Backup
Live and incremental backup Targeted backup Versioning Multiple profiles | Lexar Echo Backup Live and incremental backup Targeted backup Versioning Multiple profiles |
| Security | AES 128 bit | AES 128 bit |
| Compatibility | Windows and Mac | Windows and Mac |
| Warranty | 5 Year Limited Warranty | 2 Year Limited Warranty |
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
(76 customer reviews) 35 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Worked ok...eventually,
May 29, 2010 RG (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lexar Echo ZE 8 GB USB 2.0 Backup Drive LEHZE8GBASBNA (Personal Computers)
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I'm not crazy about the design of this drive. It's poorly thought-out. It's small, which is the only positive. But what am I supposed to do with a cap on a drive designed to be plug-and-stay? Put it in a drawer and forget about it? And if I ever do want to take it anywhere, there's absolutely no place to attach a lanyard or keychain or anything. Very user-unfriendly design.
But design limitations aside, let's talk about performance. If it works well, I can live with the design limitations. So I tested it against my other flash drives (I'm running Windows 7).
Backup test - unencrypted (using the included software)
2.8GB, 8200 files
Echo ZE 8GB - 113 minutes
Echo SE 16GB - 16.5 minutes
OCZ Rally2 8GB - 17 minutes
Straight file copy, 1.3GB, 4800 files:
Echo ZE 8GB - 54 minutes
Echo SE 16GB - 7 minutes
OCZ Rally2 8GB - 6.5 minutes
Sandisk Cruzer Titanium 2GB - 11.5 minutes
Then I deleted the files...Read more
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
The Most HANDY-Mini Backup Drive?,
May 24, 2010 USMC Combat Vet "Retired!" (Oceanside, California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lexar Echo ZE 8 GB USB 2.0 Backup Drive LEHZE8GBASBNA (Personal Computers)
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I only have the smallest 8 GB version so it's usefulness as a true backup drive is pretty limited. But first things first. The product arrived and after declaring WAR on the packaging...I actually thought they forgot to ship this unit at first. It is that small! Insert it into the USB port of your choice, and it only protrudes out about 1/4 inch. Simply amazing and makes it so easy to just leave installed at all times. So I plug it in and had a problem right away. The default backup program was not there! It offered me to open to view files, or do a MAC backup, or allow my Windows 7 to do IT'S backup, but no Windows backup (the Lexar Backup that is).
I had to wait till Monday to contact tech support. It is a call paid for by ME, not a toll free call.....it is to Berkeley California. I am put through the expected dozen prompts to get to the correct department (I hoped), and FINALLY, arrive to the correct extension. Now I am on hold for 20 minutes (remember, it is ME...Read more
24 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Finally, Something to watch over my files,
May 6, 2010 Phyllis Jean (US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lexar Echo ZE 16GB USB 2.0 Backup Drive LEHZE16GASBNA (Personal Computers)
This little backup is AWESOME!!! I was a bit skeptical when I purchased this but figured I would use it as a flash drive if it didn't work as stated on the product page on Amazon.com. This powerhouse is more than what it says on line. I plugged it in and it immediately went to work on my Mac. I clicked on the files I wanted it to backup and I was DONE! I am famous for not saving my PPT files or my excel files, having my system crash and losing all my hard work. I set this up so it saves a copy of my work every 10 minutes - and it will backup 5 versions!!! This is so great - and I leave it in my computer!! This is seriously the easiest and coolest backup I have ever used!
