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Transcend Into 16GB Flash
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Software, USB,
Transcend has released its JetFlash V60 with up to a generous 16GB of memory. Plug in the battery-sized device into your USB for speeds of 2.0 and 1.0/1.1. It will not only transfer your data, it features password protection, a boot-up and PC lock, LED usage status display, and a lifetime warranty. Compatible with Windows 98SE/ Me/ 2000/ XP/ Vista, Mac OS 9.0 / OS X and Linux Kernel 2.4.2 or later for simplified transference, the V60 is available in 4 colors for prices of $12.40 for 1GB up to $134.00 for 16GB.
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USB Holiday Flash Cards - the New Hallmark?
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, USB, Misc. Tech, Storage,
You know we’re a technologically-obsessed society when even holiday greeting cards are getting the USB treatment. Well, sorta. The folks at Walletex—known for their flash drives the size of a credit card—have come out with their Hanukkah and Christmas versions. They’re available in a large variety of designs, from dreidels to Santa, and from 128mb ($27 USD) to a roomy 4GB ($106 USD). You can even have the recipient’s name printed on the card! A very unique gift, and you can make it even more special by loading it with photos and music your intended will love.
Read More | Walletex
Phone Prototype Features USB Port
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Design, Storage, USB,
We got pretty excited before we knew this was only a prototype. Created by French Designer Vincent Palicki, it shows a USB port going into a Sony Ericsson Phone, an extremely clever idea. How nice to be able to download files, videos, and/or photos with only a flash drive. We think perhaps this will lead to the concept of doing the same with handhelds. Come to think of it, we could attach all those very cool USB gadgets to our phones like mini-Christmas trees or mini-fans on a cold day.
Read More | Yanko Design
PD Flash Keeps Its Head
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Storage, USB,
Finally, someone has devised a flash drive that won’t loose its top. The PD USB 2.0 Flash Drive has a cover that swivels 180º and a hole to attach to your key chain. Enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost, the PD is the minute size of 34 x 18.3 x 3.2 mm and a weight of only 3g. At a starting price of $37.00 and available in black or white, we are grateful that there will be one less thing to misplace and hope that other companies will follow suit.
(Thanks, Fanny)
Read More | Brando
Domo Coming to U.S.
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Storage, USB,
While we don’t keep up on all the latest animation characters, Domo (Domo-kun in Japan) is too special to pass up. The creative people of mimoco have decided to release him to the States before his debut on the Nicktoons Network in the form of three Limited Edition mimobots. Included with the USB 2.0 flash drives Domo X, Rasta, and Ninja are 23 original shorts and desktop personalization that includes wallpaper, screensavers, icons, avatars and the soundByte that plays random Domo sounds when the mimbot is used. As per usual, the Series 1 is available in 1GB ($49.95,) 2GB ($69.95,) and 4GB ($109.95) capacities.
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The J. Lo USB Flash Drive, for “Brave” Ones Only
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, USB, Music, PC / Laptop, Peripherals, Storage,
These days, making fun of Jennifer Lopez is the equivalent of shooting fish in a barrel. And the Latina diva is not doing herself any favors with this gadget she‘s endorsed. To promote the release of her new CD “Brave”, the multi-hyphenate, along with luxury cellphone company Gresso, released a limited edition 1GB flash drive, made of African mahogany and engraved with her initials. The drive also includes a copy of “Brave.” Not so bad…until you discover the drive costs a whopping $70 USD! This writer actually likes some of Jenny’s songs and flicks (yeah, I said it), but feels the expectant mom is in serious need of an ego check.
Mixa Disguises Flash Drive as Cassette
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Storage, USB,
We love this idea for a 1GB USB flash drive for holiday gift-giving. The drive housing is designed to look like a cassette tape and you can create the Mixa’s look with your own style. Choose from ready-made images on their site or come up with one of your own. Available in black or white, the device comes with an extension cable at a MSRP of $41.00. Just make sure whoever you give it to doesn’t put it into their old cassette player and push rewind.
Read More | Mixa Product Page via Everything USB
Memlite Serves Dual Functions
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Storage, USB,
The Memlite does exactly what it says. It combines a USB flash drive with a lighter. The drive, which is detachable, comes in capacities of 512MB to 4GB and the lighter is refillable with butane. Available in orange, red, green, blue, grey, or black, with the option of an engraved logo, it carries a starting MSRP of €1790 (~$25.00.) Just remember not to set your PC on fire or ask it to memorize the tar and nicotine warnings on the back of your Marlboros.
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Halo Mimobots Arrive on Earth
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Storage, Video Games, USB,
Working in cooperation with Microsoft and Bungie Studios, it appears that mimoco has decided to
celebrate the release of Halo 3 with three new USB Flash Drives. Choose between the Masterchief, and Blue and Red Spartans. Preorder now as the mimobots are in Limited Edition. The 1GB costs $49.95, the 2GB goes for $69.95, and the 4GB will set you back $109.95. All three will be available for shipping October 18 or until the remaining stock returns to the mothership.
Read More | mimoco
The 1GB USB Penguin Flash Drive: Cutest Gadget Ever?
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, USB, PC / Laptop, Peripherals, Storage,
Who doesn’t love penguins? The success of Oscar winners “March of the Penguins” and “Happy Feet” proves the world adores that quirky, comical flightless bird. Gadget-wise, we’ve featured the shower radio and iPenguin, which yours truly—who has collected penguins for too many years to mention— happily owns. Now comes the 1GB USB Penguin Flash Drive, which includes the very handy ReadyBoost technology for Vista users. The penguin’s head actually protects the USB connector…just flip it up and you’re good to go. Impossibly cute and functional, we think Linux users (and fellow penguin-philes) will love it. The 1GB Penguin Flash Drive is available in Black/White or Black/Gray for approx. $34 USD.
Read More | Joshin Web via Thoughts from the Sidelines
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