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Steampunk USB Drives Stuns Everyone With A Price Tag of $3K

Saba — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:22:49 +0000

State-of-art is never anything that the modern man…err…woman too would wanna skip. Even if it’s just a mundane object like a USB flash drive that gets transformed in the process. Steampunk has made a name for itself in modifying stuff in a very new way, and hence, they are definitely worth a dekko at least. The newest makeover that these guys have given something is a USB drive that indeed looks very cool but we somehow cannot digest its price tag that reads $3,000. We assume it’s the sentimental value to the owner /creator more than anything else.

Reminding one of Captain Nemo’s gadgets, this one-of-a-kind art object has been made in hand from brass and copper. The flash drive within has a memory of 4GB. And this stunning object comes sitting its very special period case lined with plush velvet.

Coming back to the huge price, folks are wondering if it was a misprint. Because if it indeed cost $300, the item would disappear immediately from the market. But then, it’s unfair to put a price to a work of art. Let’s take the maker’s word on that, only if you have the moolah to buy it, of course!

Via ubergizmo

Goldstriker’s A Hit With Its New Website

Saba — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:32:05 +0000

When we talk Goldstriker, we mean sheer luxury. We will have to give to thi brand for dressing up techie gadgets the glam way, and so tastefully too. And it’s not just cell phones alone who get their attention because they are willing to do up your USB drives as well. Even watches and chess sets are decked with precious stones by their designers.

Stuart Hughes and his wife Katherine are the brains behind this luxury generating company. We quite like the way the couple has allowed technology to embrace luxury. And they have even revamped their website to bring bling closer to everyone’s lives. Do check it out for it comes with the most exclusive handsets and bespoke elements.

All the products on the page are shown in their original images and not some computer generated pictures. Sinking in the gorgeous airs in Liverpool, the Goldstriker’s is a huge hit and has been so for the last twleve years.

Via stuarthughes

No More Cold Lunches At Work Now

Saba — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:23:54 +0000

The idea of eating a cold lunch is never an appetising thought unless we just want to pig out on a cold club sandwich and a bucket of ice cream. Especially since the winter has set in, we all want to eat our grub nice and hot. So let’s all get together and thank Thanko for being the first one to worry about the well-being of our tummy and come up with a USB-powered lunchbox.

The lunchbox come equipped with an integrated heater to keep the contents warm. And it has no restrictions about the food it can keep. The choice is yours starting from Sandwiches to a full blown meal. All you have to do is just make sure that that the plastic container that you use to store the food in is of a certain quality and grade, lest the heat might cause an adverse chemical reaction.

Frankly, some might be worked up to see a little bag that can make heat. But 60C is barely warmer than a cup of tea. Well, definitely not enough to kill bacteria or grill a steak beyond rare. But then won’t we be expecting too much, because isn’t that an office that we are eating at!

Via tokyomango, thanko & techdigesttv

Elite Find of the Day: Philips Active Crystals USB Happy Laura Robot

Zolamarquis — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:55:59 +0000

It seems Philips has realized the fondness its dear customers have developed for robot USB drives. And with a quality to deliver products offering an edge, Philips this time has offered a bliny flavor. Whilst Philips unveiled heart-shaped bejeweled USB drives at CES 2008 and today is ready to offer robot USB drives with a Swarovski tinge. If owning that black version of 2GB Robot Naughty Raymond makes you feel incomplete then go ahead to embrace the shiny edition of USB Happy Laura. Donned in white, the gleaming crystals cover the body and face of USB drive. Hey, did I tell you the cute girly bot even has crimson lips!

Priced at $238, the 2GB capacity Happy Laura is anticipated to hit the European market. Well, the glitzy casing may seem too much if you compare it with standard USB drives but Philips’ Active Crystal collection would turn out to be a blessing for rich robot loving gals.
Via Philips

Elite Find of the Day: USB Aircraft Mouse

Zolamarquis — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:31:00 +0000

If the thought of flying high in an aircraft produces oogles in your kids belly then its time to shun his fear by bringing home aircraft shaped accessories, enabling him to be in touch with them on day-today basis. One such designer yet functional product is the USB Aircraft Mouse. Representing the extreme of geek chic, the decorative item would befit well your study or office desk. The look and feel of the mouse resembles that of an airplane with a USB interface.

Weighing 90 grams, it offers 800 DPI resolution and sports a plug and play, and an LED light up once inserted into a USB port. Priced at $17 from Gadget4Tell, the USB Aircraft Mouse is available in variety of shades i.e. red, orange, green, white, and black.
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Via GearLog

Limited edition U3 Gold Flash Drive

Zolamarquis — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:12:29 +0000

Can’t say if the techies will put their hands on this U3 USB, but what I am sure about is the fact that the bling lovers won’t be able to put their hands off this 14k Gold Flash Drive. Carved out as a Limited Edition piece by an Israeli Jewelry Shop called the e-jewel, this 4 GB hand crafted solid USB drive is priced at a crispy $2000. Now this is not where the blingy story ends as there is more to this dazzling USB.

Considered as the most glamorous and expensive U3 flash drive ever, this one also features a radiant diamond.

WOW!! Yeah, and below the diamond shines an amber LED that glows as you plug in the Gold Flash Drive.

Via: everythingusb