Lexar today announced the innovative Echo ZX backup drive, designed to automatically protect essential files for on-the-go netbook and notebook users. The Lexar Echo ZX provides all the benefits of a larger backup device in a tiny, plug-and-stay USB form factor. This always-ready, low-profile drive can easily plug into a notebook or netbook and remain there for ongoing, automatic backup of essential files when both stationary and on the go. Offering 128-bit AES encryption, high-performance speeds up to 28MB/s read and 10MB/s write on the 8GB capacity drive, and up to 28MB/s read and 15MB/s write speeds on the 16GB and 32GB capacities, the Echo ZX is an excellent backup solution that goes to work automatically to protect data.
The Echo ZX drive comes in 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB capacities. Activated upon plug-in for automatic, continuous backup, the Echo ZX offers an ultimate backup solution in a small, convenient form-factor, providing peace of mind that data is encrypted. The Echo ZX take mobile data backup to the next level with high-performance read/write speeds and no-touch backup software. The Lexar Echo ZX is scheduled for availability in Spring of 2011. MSRPs for the products range from $44.99 to $139.99.