Amazon is selling the Transcend JetFlash V10 USB Flash Drive for just $15.99, originally priced at $37.99 — free shipping on orders over $25. According to one reviewer, “this is one of the best deals when talking price per GB.” Product page.
[via Amazon]
Why wait for manufacturers to release a USB eraser drive, when you could make your own? All you need is: one pink eraser, a USB stick drive, hobby knife, and 1-2 hours. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Want to make a flash drive that nobody in a modern office would even think about taking? Hide it in a pink eraser and it�s secure in this digital age.
[via Instructables – Toxel]
CNK Promotions unveils the world’s first beer-filled USB drive. More than just looks, it still functions as a storage device, but safe operation is not guaranteed. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Is capitalism really that great, if it leads to beer-filled USB flash drives with “optional customizable floating objects” inside?
At $46, the 1GB nail drive keeps co-workers guessing and it’s “made of polyurethane and iron” for maximum durability. Click here for first picture in gallery.
The “nailed” memory stick makes it look like you got very frustrated with your computer, and in a fit of rage, hammered a nail into it.
[via Technabob]
How about a 2GB Flash drive disguised as a USB digital cable? Soon, you’ll be able to purchase this gadget at select online retailers. No word yet on pricing.
For those not in the know, it looks as if you had a nasty encounter with a vicious canine (or a hacksaw), but in reality, it’s simply a 2GB flash drive in disguise.
[via Engadget]
This Mini Cooper car USB drive is basically a 1:48 scale replica, complete with light up headlights when plugged into a functional port. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Each one is a 1:48 scale replica of an actual Mini. And just like a real Mini, you won’t be able to fit your luggage in there – but you will be able to store thousands of images, MP3s or a couple of videos.
[via Technabob]
The practical “Spinacz” USB flash stick boasts a clothespin-inspired design that clips onto just about any shirt. One caveat: it doesn’t appear to sport a cap. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced. Click here for first picture in gallery.
For one, I like the natural look of the wood clothespin in contrast to the shiny metal of the USB connection. The other more obvious benefit is that it can be easily attached to anything like a shirt pocket, making it harder to lose when it�s not in use.
Anyone with old VHS tapes lying around, will appreciate this nifty hack, which turns the cassette into a functional USB hub. To build it, you’ll need: a “USB hub, some LEDs, a small switch (optional) and some cables.” Project page. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Have any old VHS tapes lying around? Really? What the hell is wrong with you? That stuff should have been tossed ages ago. Anyway, since you have one, it might be a good idea to repurpose it into something useful – like a USB hub
[via Gizmodo – HackedGadgets]
At first glance, this may look like a broken USB cable, but it’s actually a fully-functional USB flash drive. Instruction page. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Obviously you wouldn’t want to use the most expensive parts for this as you’ll be tearing into both drive and cable, so Scientist got the KingMax for $10 off Ebay and found a cable for a buck fifty
[via Dvice]
Super Talent unveils a new line of micro USB flash drives that weigh less than 6g, available in 1GB – 8GB varieties. Plus, the PICO-A and PICO-C models are water resistant for the ultimate in durability. Click here for first picture in gallery.
There are three different versions; but one has a swiveling cover, one has a retracting cover, and one (the tiny one) is completely naked. They can survive shocks and being submerged in water, come with a lifetime warranty, and only cost $35 each
[via OhGizmo! – Supertalent]