12 Captivating Drives for Every Computer Geek
September 28, 2009 at 11:09:22 PM, by Blair Mathis
Here are 12 thumb drives that are sure to appeal to every geek, whether you're the type who views USB drives as a sleek tool, an arsenal in your spy kit, or a visual representation of your personal tastes.
For some people, flash drives are simply a utilitarian tool in the work belt of a geek--small, light, easy to fill with cleaners and backup apps and other software of the trade. For the rest, however, flash drives are almost a fetish. Not only can the tiny bits of circuit and plastic retain essential data (sometimes dozens of gigabytes worth), but they can be disguised in clothing, attached to pocket knives and keychains, molded into resin, and just about anything else your geeky mind can think of.
1. IronKey USB Drive
The USB drive ideal for survivalists, conspiracy theorists, spies, and those with possible multi-million dollar ideas, the IronKey USB drive has a built-in 'self-destruction' and encryption features--the drive is encrypted, and if an incorrect password is entered too many times, the data will be corrupted.
2. USB Card
This USB drive says ‘sophistication’. It is dark and thin, shaped just like a credit card and able to be slipped into a wallet for easy access and removal. Since most people have their wallet on them at all times, this key is as convenient as the ones that go on a key ring, only without the increased likelihood of being crushed.
3. Memory Usage Meter Lexar
This flash drive is unique in that it has a visible meter on the outside of the drive that shows how much space is used up. It is a simple bar that moves up and down, and works quite well.
4. TrekStor USB Drive Bottle Opener
Minimalists believe that the best items are the ones that are multipurpose. If you fall into that group, then you can’t help but be excited over the TrekStor CO USB drive that doubles as a bottle opener. If you have a habit of enjoying a cold bottle of beer with your daily data habits, than this bottle open/USB drive is the perfect addition to your arsenal.
5. Frayed Cord USB Drive
This flash drive will appeal to the same individuals willing to wrap their laptops in duct tape and a bang their camera around on the concrete to make them look less desirable to thieves. This USB drive is places inside the cut-off end of an old USB cable.
6. iDisk Diamond
Perhaps most interesting, I always hear people talk about this little USB drive with the specific purpose of using it to store vital medical information—perhaps because it is so tiny that it can be attached to a bracelet or necklace without burden. No matter the reason, this thin little drive is awesome. The only downside is that with the small price comes small storage; only 256MB to be exact.
7. Imitation Flash Wristband
Colorful wrist bands are still trendy, right? These flash drive wristbands are small plastic bracelets available in a wide range of colors that clasp together at the USB end. The flexible plastic can be morphed for easy access to any computer port.
8. Transcend Biometric USB Drive
Transcend’s biometric USB drive offers all the security of a password without the inconvenience of actually having to remember said word. This flash drive comes with the security of accessing data with your own fingerprint. Of course, depending on the data you keep stored, you might lose your finger in a high stakes game….
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9. LaCie iamakey USB Drive
Ok, so the name could have used a little more creativity and thought. That doesn’t mean that this USB drive isn’t awesome, though. The problem with sticking any flash drive on your car keys is that it is quite obviously a USB drive, making it conspicuous to anyone with eyes. The iamakey, however, looks just like a metal keys, and makes it far less likely to be spotted smashed between the house key and car key.
10. Corsair Survivor USB Drive
This drive is perfect for those who are tough on their drives and need one that won’t get smashed in the car door, damaged on the floor, in the rain, or other adverse conditions. The drive is sealed in a little metal canister with a gasket around the lid to keep water out. While it is not waterproof, it is water resistant, and will keep your data safe in the pouring rain (maybe).
11. Imitation Clip USB Drive
The biggest fear (at least, my biggest fear) when carrying around a flash drive is those crappy little plastic openings on the end to fish a keychain or rope through—they’re so small that anyone who does a fair bit of moving around will eventually snap it, and that always seems to happen in the most unfavorable of locations. For that reason, the Clip from Imitation is an excellent device. The USB drive, which is quite slim, fits inside this rubber case, which has a large opening for a metal carabineer—you’re not likely to lose this drive on your morning hike.
12. Black Box Personal Pocket Safe
Black Box’s Personal Pocket Safe is about as close to steampunk as you can get from Amazon. For those who like to be a little retro, this flash drive has a 8 buttons on the top, allowing you to enter a physical code to lock/unlock it.
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