by Matthew on November 16, 2009
The Active Media Wink is a very small USB flash drive, claimed to be the tiniest by it’s creators, that manages to store an impressive 16GB of data.
The USB Wink Drive measures just 0.1 inches in thickness and measures over an inch long. Several capacities are available other than the large 16GB model which includes 2GB, 4GB, 8GB as well as the already mentioned 16GB model.
The flash drive it’s self is also waterproof as it’s covered in a sealed casing. To keep the drive safe a small eye hole is drilled in allowing it to be connected to your keychain. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on November 9, 2009
We’ve seen our fair share of weird and wonderful USB flash drives here at GadgetVenue. Today I came across perhaps the best ever…. The Stig USB Flash Drive.
The Stig flash drive has 8GB of storage capacity and connects to USB 2.0 that transfers data at a rate of 480Mbps.
The best description in the comments over at Play.com in the UK is that it’s called “the memory stig”. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on September 22, 2009
USB 3.0 was announced a while back and what we have here is a new webcam designed to be USB 3.0 compliant. It is built by Point Grey and the specs are quite impressive as it can actually capture full HD at 1080p at an impressive 60 frames per second.
Due to the wider bandwidth available on USB 3.0, it allows raw data to be pushed through allowing it to function at the higher resolution and frame rate.
Inside the camera there is a 3 megapixel Sony CMOS sensor that is capable of capturing the 1920×1080 pixels needed to make up the resolution. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on September 18, 2009
This USB stick houses a DVB-T TV tuner. The DVB standard is widely used in Western Europe but is starting to grow throughout the world.
To help with signal reception the USB TV tuner stick has a small flip antenna that you can either attach to the USB DVB-T tuner when needed, or use a cable to use it as a free standing antenna.
Software is provided with the picoStick called TVCenter that allows digital video recording allowing you to save programs to watch later. Recordings can be stored in either MPEG-2, DivX or H.246 formats so that the files can be transferred to other media players. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on September 17, 2009
Sony have unveiled the new Sony MicroVault Click that comes in several capacities which includes 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB.
The 32GB capacity is the physical limit, but there is also a Virtual Expander built in that provides data compression via software built in to the MicroVault. According to Sony, this allows users the possibility of tripling capacity although I suspect that’s the maximum amount and of course, the real compression would vary depending on the file type stored on the MicroVault. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on August 20, 2009
The Varta Digital battery charger is a device that acts as a normal battery charger in that you plug it in to the wall to charge AA and AAA batteries. However, it also has a 12V car adapter so that you can charge batteries on the go. To make even more useful the Varta also has a USB port that allows you to use your PC to charge the batteries.
Another interesting feature is that you can also top up your MP3 player via the Varta’s USB port. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on August 20, 2009
I really don’t get the point of the USB Hub Alarm Clock. I just don’t remember a time when an alarm clock woke me up and I had the sudden urge to connect up 4 USB devices to it… but I guess the creators have done their research and found there is a need for such a device. With it being an alarm clock you would expect it’s for the side of your bed, but as it’s a hub does it sit with your PC on the desk? If so, doesn’t your computer tell the time anyway? Confusing!
The USB Hub Alarm clock does actually look really good despite the strange part about the USB connectors. It has the ability to show you the time in 25 different cities around the world. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on August 19, 2009
If you like novelty flash drives then check out this Sheep flash drive. It has a 2GB storage capacity and is USB 2.0 compliant allowing for quick speed transfers of data.
USB Flash Drive Sheep Description:
* Mini in size and portable, this 2GB USB Pen Stick is ideal for storing, carrying and transferring files.
* Compliant with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1.
* High speed data transfer rate, up to 480Mbps.
* Just plug and play into a USB port, and support hot plug.
* No external power needed and low consumption.
* LED indicates power, read and write.
* The 2GB USB 2.0 Flash Memory Drive fits easily in your pocket, with your keys, or on a lanyard.
* Unique Sheep 2GB USB Memory Storage is also a great gift choice for your friends. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on August 18, 2009
Verbatim have added a great looking portable hard drive to their lineup that features an always-on display to show you the current storage status.
The small LCD screen shows capacity remaining as well as the name of the drive. The Verbatim InSight fits in the palm of your hand and comes with two storage capacities of either 320GB or 500GB. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on August 14, 2009
This 4 port USB Hub features a fold-able book light. The hub is USB 2.0 compliant allowing up to 4 USB devices to be connected up simultaneously. No external power is required as everything it needs is sucked from your USB port. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on August 12, 2009
For just $18.50 you can get one of the most tastiest USB flash drives ever created. It is called the Magnum USB Flash Drive and is shaped like a Magnum Ice-cream bar.
The Magnum Flash Drive includes a matching box to store it in and a strap to hang it around your neck. It measures 2 7/8″ in length alone and the strap is 20″ long. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on August 10, 2009
Green-House have created a new USB flash drive in the form of a 1959 mini cooper. Two different styles are available which feature rotating wheels and headlights that actually work when the flash drives are plugged in to a USB 2.0 port.
Inside each mini cooper there’s 4GB of storage space. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on August 10, 2009
This probably ranks as one of the most weird and odd USB flash drives I have ever seen. It’s designed to look like chopped off finger. The creator describes them as Cool and Creepy.
Each finger is freshly cut and removed from the local morgue (yeah, just a joke… hopefully) and is stuffed with 2GB of memory. The creator tried to make them as realistic as possibly by also including finger prints. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on August 7, 2009
Here we have another steampunk USB flash drive that was created by a Russian modder from Modnews.
It was created by collecting a number of cogs, screws and a brass pipe. If you fancy making your own flash drive that looks similar then full instructions are available over at English Russia. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on August 7, 2009
These Spock Jr. USB Flash Drives are handmade, handstitched and have 2GB of storage capacity in a USB 2.0 format.
USB Spock allows you to store your data in his head for retrieval in seconds.
The flash drive is made of felt and is stuffed to pad it out a little. [click to continue…]
