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Kakrona Chan
The 3 1/2 inch floppy disk never really succeeded at making data storage look exciting. Among the USB drive’s advantages over its strictly rectangular predecessor, however, is its flexible design. The average USB might not be that bold, but there are plenty of designers who have taken the opportunity to turn the storage sticks into sushi, lighters, jewelery, and other creative displays. Here are 15 of the most entertaining ways to store your files.
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Haven't you always wanted a full sushi bar USB storage collection? These sushi storage gadgets are sold separately, which means you can choose between sake (salmon), uni (sea urchin), maguro (tuna), or ikura (salmon caviar). But it's really not the same effect without the full set.
Price: $40 to $55 depending on sushi piece and size
E-mailing someone a playlist somehow doesn't have the romantic notions that a good old-fashioned mixed tape does. This $20 cassette tape gives you the best of both worlds. It stores up to an hour of music (which should be more than enough time to get the message across).
Price: $20
This 4 or 8GB drive only extends about six millimeters out of your computer. That's less than half the size of a dime.
Price: $18 for 4GB or $28 for 8GB
It's hard to lose your data when it's fastened to your wrist. And it's nice that you can accomplish this and still have the choice between silver or gold.
Price: $33
Sure, you may have more use for USB drives than knives, but that doesn't mean you don't want a pocket tool. Some models even come with a laser.
Price: $39 to $105, depending on model
Does having a 1GB USB drive that doubles as a bottle opener make you more or less of a nerd?
Price: $14.93
This fan was handmade from bamboo, wood, and cotton. Its 16GB USB jack is hidden on the top of the frame.
Price: About $325
Don't want to rip all of your Beatles CDs to your computer? This USB comes loaded with not only the Beatles' digitally remastered collection, but also mini-documentary films and photos.
Price: about $300
Removing the jeweled portion of this heart reveals a 2GB USB drive. The necklace comes with either clear, pink or blue crystals, and you can keep you data close to your heart.
Price: $35
USB drives are a popular canvas for steampunk designers. This one on Etsy has three gears that all move in conjunction.
Price: $46
The right arm of these designer frames breaks off to reveal a removable 4GB USB drive. Perfect for all your secret spy/undercover agent/private detective needs, right?
Price: About $180
Nobody will ever suspect that there is a hub of digital storage lingering under your refillable lighter's flame.
Price: $47.99
Designer Mac Funamizu imagined this transparent USB memory stick. It flashes different color lights depending on its content: pink for images, blue for documents and green for movies.
It's just a concept, so it doesn't have a price.
This bomb USB drive is a better desk ornament than a portable data device. And please, don't even think about taking it with you to the airport.
Not only does this device double as a virtual dog tag by storing your essential medical information, but it's virtually indestructible. This feisty little guy has survived being run over by a fire truck, scuba diving missions, and a trip through a centrifuge to prove it.
Price: $20 to $55 depending on storage size
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