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Speed. Pure blinding speed. That’s what Super Talent is dishing out with their “Super Talent RAIDDrive” USB 3.0 flash drive. Instead of crawling along at USB 2.0′s pathetic excuse for speed, the RAIDDrive will effectively shuttle your 1′s and 0′s back and forth before you even know what’s happening. According to Super Talent, the drive will run at a brisk 200MB/s (with a legacy driver). If using a newer, A UASP driver (USB Attached SCSI) driver, end users will be able to achieve up to 320MB/s continuously meaning the mid-range 64GB flavor can be filled in as little as 3 minutes. Now that’s something worth getting excited over isn’t it! Initially, the RAIDDrive will come in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB flavors with further additions likely as flash memory prices come down. Imagine that, a 128GB flash drive that you can actually fill before your body ceases existing…
Now if only we could get any computer hardware that makes use of and supports USB 3.0….
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Have a thing for arts and crafts? Like to get your hands dirty (figuratively speaking)? If you answered yes and yes, then the Handmade Duck USB drive is just the thing for you. While you yourself don’t actually stitch anything together, having a digital device that looks so “natural” is truly unique and sure to wow your knitting buddies. Besides, who likes the sight of unsightly and garish plastic casings? Why not enjoy your mobile data storage with something softer and a more “down to earth” feel? If such plasticy things aren’t for you, take pride in caressing your handwoven “Ducky Drive” where ever it is that life may take you. Roughly $83 USD and a quick jaunt over to Geek 4 U is all that is needed to fullfil you life’s greatest desires.
Source: Geek Alerts
Fingerprint scanners and readers are becoming more ubiquitous on laptops as the threat of theft with a mobile device is obviously much higher than that of a desktop based computer. Flash drives with encryption technologies are nothing new either. However, blending the two while itself also is not “new”, is still something that isn’t widely seen in the flash drive scene yet. If mobile security is at the top of you list, you may want to give the USB Fingerprint Security Flash Drive a look. While the drive tops out at 16GB, you are only allowed to secure up to a nerdy technical 7.79GB of data with the remaining 7.11GB of data free for wondering eye to see. As far as other specs go, the drive comes across as just a so-so deal. But is it really? Read on to find out.
While you may be looking at the picture above completely captivated and entranced, wondering when and where you can pick up your very own Memory Pill USB Flash Drive, may be experiencing a case of “blinded by the light” syndrome. That is, they are getting distracted by the pretty pictures. However, coming to find out that this super neat flash drive only has a laughable and seemingly worthless 64MB of actual storage capacity should snap anyone back to reality pretty damn quick. While $18 usually is a pretty good amount for an average sized USB drive, that same amount for 2002 storage sizes make this drive all but obsolete and sure not to sell from the get go. Why would someone make a flash drive with such a limited storage capacity? Usually I would say lowering the storage capacity would help lower the dollar amount. Although this time that ideology appears flawed. What’s your guess?
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Source: Geeky-Gadgets, Coolest Gadgets
I myself as well as many of you out there probably eat some sort of breakfast while using your laptop in the morning. If you are the type that is prone to periods absent mindedness and brief lapses of judgment, this next flash drive may not be for you as using it incorrectly could cause some hefty damage to your computer. The Cereal and Spoon USB Drive is a comical flash drive that at the same requires a clear head when used as intoxicated individuals could become confused, resulting in a trip to either the emergency room or geek squad central. This is one of the more clever, humorous flash drives I have seen in several weeks meaning I will probably be attempting to make my own. Speaking of, the creator, Rix69, used an actual spoon and even real cereal all covered in several layers of glue…yummmmm. Storage size isn’t listed so we’ll have to use our imaginations on that one. Are feeling crafty?
Source: Geeky-Gadgets, Craziest Gadgets, Geekologie, Gizmodo, Techeblog
If you have ever wanted to carry around a USB flash drive modeled after a goldfish and jam packed with a ton of fake precious gems then this particular flash drive, the Goldfish Necklace Flash Drive will make your day all the better. Instead of the normal flat, matte, and all in all boring flash drives, the Goldfish Necklace Flash Drive is something different that will surely set your apart from the rest. For a mere $27, you can get 4GB of storage all wrapped in a flashy/gaudy package that your grandma’s bingo ladies will surely love. You hooked?
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Source: Geeky-Gadgets
For all of the Transformers fans, this next showcasing of gadget geekiness and love will surely win over your hearts and geek filled heads. Instead of the other dumb flash drives that have made their way through this site, take a minute to gander at the latest in USB coolness – the transforming USB flash drive, or “Ravage” if you know your transformers stuff. Why carry around a boring stick of a flash drive when you could pass time with multiple USB Ravage flash drives reeinacting battle scenes bringing out the kid deep down within you again. The Ravage flash drive comes with a stomach large enough for around 2GB of data meaning most of your digital junk should fit inside. If you have the money ($43) and are mondo cool, head over to NerdApproved and pick one up.
Source: Slippery Brick
As many boys growing up fell in love with James Bond, (myself included), the young techies would drool over the latest gadget that Bond had at the time no matter what it was. Fast forward into more modern times and now we have such things as the Watch USB Drive. If you are secret agent/spy or simply hate carrying around several different gadgets, the Watch USB Drive is your ticket to easier/stealthier living. The actual USB device is built in to the watch strap meaning no goofy slide out moving parts on the watch face itself. As far as storage capacity, the Watch USB Drive leaves a tad to be desired in 2009 as it tops out a measly 2GB. More fashion forward agents will feel somewhat happy that they have the option of choosing between black, white, and blue watch straps as to “express” themselves as needed. If you’re looking for the gadget to kickstart your spy carrier, start here with the Watch USB Drive. Step inside for a for more screens.
If you need a really portable hard drive and high capacity flash drives just aren’t big enough (or too expensive), Apricorn may have something right up your alley. Traditional portable hard drives such as a Western Digital Passport are based off of 2.5″ laptop hard drives. This latest miniature wonder from Apricorn uses an even smaller 1.8″ hard drive that manages to cram 240GB of space for all of your 1′s and 0′s. Because the drive uses a smaller technology, it is a little more pricy than it’s bigger cousins with the 240GB drive weighing in at $269. Other sizes available include 80GB and 120GB. For those of you who just need to know the actual size of the drive: 17mm x 68.5mm x 86mm. So if size and storage mean a lot to you, give Apricorn a try.
Source: Slippery Brick, Geeky-Gadgets
