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May 31, 2009

Slim but Trim

Posted by: DT : Category: Cool Means

After having marveled at the world’s smallest flash drive here we have the next superlative. This one is brought to us by TopTech Products. The world’s thinnest memory stick!

World’s thinnest flash drive: Slim Data USB Card ()

It’s so thin that you can’t distinguish it from a credit card. And just like a credit card it also fits in your wallet.

Priceless: Credit Card Flash Drive (@ )

So next time you don’t get approved for your new platinum gold silver diamond express you can find solace in your slim data USB card. Because with 4GB it sure holds a lot more than a credit card does. And hey – being the owner of 4,000,000 KB doesn’t sound too bad either, does it? In effect that makes you a millionaire. And if you go bytes, then that’s a 10-figure 4,000,000,000 B. B for billionaire! Woohoo!

Ok, back to the specs. The slim data flash drive comes in 5 different colors.

Orange, Red, Blue, Clear and Smoke. It’s 3.54 inches long, 0.1 inches wide and 1.97 inches tall. That indeed makes it the world’s thinnest flash drive. And if you wonder about the weight, that’s a meager 0.02 pounds.

If you think it doesn’t get any cooler then check this out. Our slim data memory stick can also be customized!

Win-Win with thin: Custom Small Data Flash Drives (contact Seller @ )

What a gag it would be to imprint it with a Visa or Mastercard logo so that next time you’re on a shopping spree you can hand your credit-card flash drive to an unsuspecting cashier. If he or she catches on just say that you always wanted to know what it feels like to be a billionaire.

…on eBay right now:

New Design Beer Bottle Credit Card Shaped 8GB 8G USB Flash Drive Storage Green

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8GB Country Flag Australia Credit Card USB Flash Drive

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New Design Beer Bottle Credit Card Shaped 8GB 8G USB Flash Drive Storage Green

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New Design Credit Card Shaped 8GB 8G 8 GB 8 G USB Flash Drive Storage Black

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4GB 4G Hellokitty Credit Card Flash USB Drive Pen Drive Green U77

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16GB UK Country Flag Credit Card USB Flash Drive

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Other credit card flash drives:

Centon DataStick Credit Card

PQI U510 – i512

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April 24, 2009

Tiny but Mighty

Posted by: DT : Category: Cool Means

When I posted about the Pico a few weeks ago I was left wondering if it was the smallest flash drive in the world. Well, this week I received a resounding ‘no’ answer thanks to the arrival of EagleTecs nano stick. Truly amazing!

It’s a small world: EagleTecs Nano Flash Drive (@ )

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First of all, it almost looks like the drive only consist of the USB connector. And when its plugged in one could think there’s nothing at all. Because with a weight of ca. 2.5g and a mindboggling size of 19.4mm x 15.4mm x 6mm this memory stick truly operates on a small scale. But efficient too! A writing speed of 6MB/sec as well as a reading rate of 15MB/sec are testament to that. As for capacity, EagleTecs flash drive is available in 4 or 8GB.

The world’s smallest flash drive is shorter than a quarter

I’m really wondering how there can be enough space for the memory chip and microcontroller unless there’s some new technology involved. But the real question is: How does one ensure not to lose such a tiny gadget? Well, simply by leaving it in the laptop/ PC or attaching it to a strap or keychain like you would do with any other flash drive. Although some people are known to lose those too, not to mention the cap. Another option may be to carry it in your wallet like the Slim Data USB Card. Unless of course…

Anyway, let’s just hope all these mini sticks don’t mean the end of funny flash drive shapes and sleek USB designs. I doubt it though!

…on eBay right now:

Brand New LACIE 131174 32GB MOSKEYTO ULTRA SMALL USB FLASH DRIVE

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New Lexar Echo ZE USB Flash Thumb Drive 16GB Lot of 2 Packs Free Ship No Reserve

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EagleTec 4GB 4G USB Flash Drive Twister Swivel Black

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EagleTec Nano Vessel 16GB 16G USB Flash Pen Drive White

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New Lexar Echo ZE USB Flash Thumb Drive 16GB Lot of 2 Packs Free Ship No Reserve

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5 USB Flash Drive Lot + Case: LaCie Moskeyto 8 GB, Sandisk Cruzer 8 GB & 4 GB

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More cool flash drives:

Medical Alert – Secure – USB Hearts – Bootable –

Small Data – U3 Smart Drives – Bulk

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March 19, 2009

Boot in a Flash

Posted by: DT : Category: Cool Means

Ever heard of bootable flash drives?
They provide a real good alternative for starting up error-laden computers.

You can make one yourself by following one of the many internet instructions, assuming you have some technical knowledge and enough time on your hands. Or you can go with the easier option and buy flash drives already equipped with the proper boot files. In most cases these files are protected so you can’t accidentally erase them or have them compromised. Unlike what might have happened on your computer. To make them work, all you have to do is set the BIOS to the drive letter of your memory stick and booting up your system should work like a charm.

You can find USB boot sticks for a variety of operating systems such as Fedora or Linux based systems like Puppy and Ubuntu. Some even come with the complete desktop program which means you can run your whole computer on them. If you’re wondering about the big guy now here’s the deal: Microsoft StartKey.

Keeping a key profile: Windows Flash Drive (check )

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It’s not just a bootable Windows flash drive but also an entire profile and settings saver. Basically you can transport your Windows without taxing your arms. Only your pockets may suffer some strain. The catch: It’s not out yet. It actually should have been late last year but when the release is now nobody seems to know. So, until then one has to resort to the various guidelines on the net to configure memory sticks with an MS boot sector. Or to just switching operating systems.

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