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usb memory bomb: weapon of mass storage

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USB Memory Bomb by Joel Escalona

While it might not be the most convenient USB drive to carry around in your pocket, this bomb-shaped memory device is sure to draw stares sitting on your desk.

Designed by Mexico City industrial designer Joel Escalona, the USB bomb should keep your data safe, since its design is likely to deter to anybody who might have thoughts of stealing it, lest they might get blown to smithereens…

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March 14th, 2008 8 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

usb flash memory offers fuzzy, buggy storage

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Maggie the USB Data Worm by NifNaks

USB memory sticks are a dime a dozen these days, so you’ve really got to stand out from the crowd if you want to get noticed. These soft, fuzzy critters will definitely latch on to your digital memories in a way you won’t soon forget.

Designed by artist Nifer Fahrion of NifNaks, these invertebrate USB drives are handmade using wool felting techniques…

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March 8th, 2008 4 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

wii-mote gets the usb flash drive treatment

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WeDisk Wii Flash Drive by SolarMemo

If you’re like me, you’re a big fan of Nintendo’s groundbreaking Wii-mote controller design. Now you can carry your files on a tiny Wii-mote inspired USB storage device…

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February 21st, 2008 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

usb flash memory looks like a mini ipod

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Pod Driver iPod USB Drive

Sure, you can store your data on a real iPod, but why would you want to when you can have a cute little version of the iconic media player instead?

FruitShop’s Pod Driver flash drives look a whole heck of a lot like tiny iPods with faces. Thanks to their soft outer case, they contort to plug into your USB port and let you store all those files that you might not use a regular iPod for…

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January 21st, 2008 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

sega brain checker asks just how stupid are you?

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SegaToys Brain Checker

If you haven’t gotten a chance to play either of the Brain Age games on the Nintendo DS, you might want to check out this gadget from Japan’s SegaToys. Thanks to my limited knowledge of the Japanese language, I’m not 100% sure what the Brain Checker does, but it sure looks like it could be fun…

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December 28th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

fortune cookie usb drives save memories (in bed)

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Vavolo Fortune Cookie USB Flash Drives

Don’t expect to crack these fortune cookies open to predict your future. Just like the real deal, they don’t taste very good either. But they will store your files and keep them safe.

The latest in the “Freshly Baked” series of USB flash storage devices from Vavolo, the fortune cookies come in both 1GB ($29.99) and 2GB ($49.99) versions…

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November 27th, 2007 3 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

flash drives look like cans of soda pop

filed under: computing | just plain fun

USB Soda Can Flash Drives

These USB flash memory drives get their inspiration from aluminum soda cans. While they won’t actually quench your thirst, they will store plenty of your files when you pop their tops.

The miniature soda cans come in a metallic blue or chrome silver finish which does a great job simulating a shiny aluminum can…

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November 5th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

mmmm… donut flash drives

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Donut USB Flash Memory Drives

What better way to get your day going than with little chocolate donuts? Check out these little USB flash drives that happen to look like Homer’s favorite high-carb treat…

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October 29th, 2007 5 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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