Gizmodo: usb flash drive

Leyio Personal 16GB File Sharing Device Is Wireless with a Fingerprint Scanner

Andi Wang — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:40:13 EST

The 16GB Leyio File Sharing Device comes equipped with a fingerprint scanner, and can also wirelessly transfer data to your computer and other nearby Leyios. Wait, there's more.

This flash drive also has a digital screen and a USB port built in so that you can plug in other flash drives to transfer more data. However, because the Leyio uses an ultrawide-band radio that is different from bluetooth or Wi-Fi, you must plug in a custom dongle in order to sync your Leyio with your computer. This also means that this flash drive can only wirelessly connect with other similar Leyio devices. [Leyio via TechDigest via OhGizmo]

Mimobot Designer Flash Drives 36 Percent Off Through Monday

matt buchanan — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:00:00 EST

We love pretty much everything about mimobots—designer USB flash drives that come in flavors from Star Wars sex to pirates—except their designer price. But through Monday, they've knocked 36 percent off everything they sell (because that's how much of its value the Dow has lost through year), officially bring them into reasonably priced geek gift territory. [mimoco]

Fetus Flash Drive Offends Everyone

matt buchanan — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:20:00 EST

You know, all of the jokes that come to mind about this fetus USB flash drive—complete with a detailed how-to process to make your own—I really can't make them. But I'm pretty sure that it manages to be offensive to both pro-baby killers and anti-women's-righters all by its lonesome, miniscule self without my help, even though it's just a little humanoid blob of fabric with a piece of metal hot-glued to its ass. [Instructables]

Kingston DataTraveler150 USB Drive Packs 32GB of Space

Elaine Chow — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:00:00 EDT

Kingston has dropped a 32GB version of its DataTraveler USB drive, which could be a worthy addition to your gizmo collection if you own a netbook with limited storage (say, like the EeePC). The pocket-sized dongle measures at 3.06 inches x 0.9 inches x 0.47 inches and is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux. The estimated retail price is $139, but you can get one off Newegg for $80 right now—that's roughly $2.22 per GB. [Newegg]

Gresso Make USB Flash Drives Fit for the Garden of Eden

Haroon Malik — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 16:20:00 EDT

Gresso, known for all things luxurious, has introduced a new collection of flash drives under the Adam & Eve title. The drives will be available in either; a bitten apple, crucifix or plain rectangle design.

Your USB port is unlikely to have ever come in contact with African Mahogany or African Blackwood, and unless you are an idiot, or have a very nice desk, it never will. Regardless, that has not prevented Gresso from decking their new USB flash drives in the materials; they chucked in some diamonds and a gold clasp on the caoutchouc (rubber) strap, for good measure. The heaven sent devices will set you back between $300-$1000, depending on option choices, but it would surely be a sin to purchase. [Luxist]

Zip Zip's Lego Bricks Stash 1GB Worth of Storage

Louis Ramirez — Thu, 31 May 2007 08:05:02 EDT

When it comes to looks, most USB flash drives are cut from the same cloth, which is why we've taken a liking to Zip Zip's Lego drive.

The bite-sized drive is small enough to attach to your keys (via the strap) yet packs a full gig of storage space. It's available in six colors for $59 a pop, so you better be a real Lego fan to splurge on one of these. – Louis Ramirez

Note: That's $59 Australia Dollars, so roughly $49 USD, plus $4 shipping worldwide.

Product Page [Zip Zip]

SanDisk Cruzer Contour: Trying to Bring the Bling

Matt Buchanan — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 01:46:11 EST

Sandisk brought out its new Cruzer Contour USB flash drive, which aims for the "elegant look and feel of a fine fountain pen." Right. While I wouldn't go that far, it is definitely packing in the looks department. The outer casing is metallic with a nice, solid feel, which houses a shiny black case (not quite PS3 shiny). The black shell in turn houses the actual USB connector and its lid, which engages automatically when you slide the connector back into the shell, as you can see in the video after the jump. Cooler still is that it features U3 for running apps straight off of the drive. There are three storage capacities available: 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8GB, the latter being SanDisk's biggest flash drive yet. They sell for $90, $150, and $240, respectively, and drop in March. Another picture and video of the in-and-out action after the jump, if you know what I'm sayin'. And I think you do.

– Matt Buchanan

Lock Out Nosy Parents with Thoughtsafe

tgrumet — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 15:44:21 EST

Worst-case scenario: Mom decides to check out what you're up to and somehow works her way into your digital diary to find out you may not be as innocent as you look. For teens, this could be the ultimate horror, especially when you've written about where you keep that emergency stash of weed. So make snooping a thing of the past with the Thoughtsafe 128MB USB Flashdrive with PKI-based hardware encryption. As well as the essential encryption, it comes with the company's own MSN Messenger interface, an electronic diary that's similar to a blog, Photo album and address book all rolled into one. And you can also sign up for the Infobar subscription service, which gives you access to stuff such as daily updates to celebrity profiles, birthdays, gossip and of course, your horoscope. Comes in Pretty Pink for just $60.

ThoughtSafe USB Flash drive with encryption for teens
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