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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)
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| Brando
Gallery: PD Flash Keeps Its Head
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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.
Read More | mimoco
Gallery: Domo Coming to U.S.
Elecom’s MF-NU2 series of USB Storage Sticks features built-in PASS (Password Authentication Security System,) which eliminates the need for identifying yourself on up to 3 computers. Available in 4 colors and holding up to 16GB data, it also hampers use by others who decide to see what’s in your wallet
pocket. On sale later this month, it is compatible with Windows Vista/XP/2000 and Mac OS X:10.3 or later.
Read More | Elecom (translated) via Akihabara News
Gallery: USB Memory Stick Has PASS
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.
Gallery: The J. Lo USB Flash Drive, for “Brave” Ones Only
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
Gallery: Mixa Disguises Flash Drive as Cassette
Recharge by Wrist
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Smartphones, Handhelds, Storage, Video Games,
If you are right in the middle of a DS or PSP video game and it looks like your batteries will die before Link does, hook up Thanko’s handy Charger Bracelet. It will give your game system up to an extended 4.5 hours of life. The device will also work with cell phones so you don’t have to hang up on your spouse/partner/boss until it is your idea. Connect the bracelet by USB to your computer for a recharge. The charger will set you back JPY 4,980 (~$44.00.)
Read More | Thanko (translated) via <3 yen
Gallery: Recharge by Wrist
Universal To Release USB Singles
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video, Storage, USB,
Universal Music will begin releasing singles on USB memory sticks October 29 to compensate for the decreasing sales of CDs. The first releases will be those by the rock band Keane and Pussycat Doll Nicole at a price of ~$10.00. The company is counting on the slightly more expensive price as being agreeable to consumers because of the additional storage space. EMI plans to release Pink Floyd’s studio album on the same format, while Warner is planning a November release of the electro-punk band Hadouken.
Read More | Times Online
Gallery: Universal To Release USB Singles
USB Badge Drive Stores Way More than Your ID
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, USB, Storage,
We’re not sure if this item is the ultimate in geekiness…or usefulness. It’s the USB Badge Drive: a job ID holder/necklace on one side, but turn it over and BAM! there’s a drive for various sized memory cards. Just attach the included USB port, plug it into your computer and transfer important files from your PC to the drive and vice versa. Supports SDHC, MMC, Mini SD, RS MMC and MicroSD/T-Flash cards (an adapter is required for the latter). Super cool? Or Super Geeky? You make the call. Available for $14 USD.
Read More | Brando via Coolest Gadgets
Gallery: USB Badge Drive Stores Way More than Your ID
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.
Read More | Memlite
Gallery: Memlite Serves Dual Functions
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
