You thought film was on its way out for good, and you’re probably right. However, it’s got one last trick up its sleeve in an attempt to stay relevant and avoid joining analog tapes, CDs and DVDs at the landfill – by becoming USB drives. These rolls came from actual labs (which are no doubt also looking for a new way to make money) and have been converted into drives offering 4 GB of photo storage. The only question now is whether you will lose all your info if the canister breaks open.
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I’m not what you would call the most organized person in the world, which is why I could find some use for a decent label maker. This is especially true when it comes to all of those damn bins I have in garage. I can’t seem to find anything when I need it.
That having been said, the Dymo LabelManager PnP will definitely fit my needs.
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If you are like me, the only way you’ll ever solve a Rubik’s Cube is to rearrange the colored stickers on the side. That is, unless it looks something like this homemade version, in which case my only recourse is to smash it against the wall in frustration.
Fortunately, this particular version of a Rubik’s Cube is easy to solve. Just plug it into a free USB port for power then plug in the audio jack for sound. It’s compatible with just about any Mp3 player or audio source.
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Belkin’s Conserve Valet claims to eliminate the use of standby power by charging up to four USB devices and automatically shutting down when the process is complete.
We got a chance to try out the Conserve Valet for ourselves and I can say that it does what it’s supposed to do—for the most part. Belkin’s product page makes it seem like the Valet can automatically detect when your gadgets are fully charged, but the reality is that it charges on a 4.5-hour timer. When another gadget is added, the clock simply resets. In other words, the Conserve Valet isn’t nearly as smart as it thinks it is. UPDATED…
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This Pinetti Quattrogiga Leather journal combines the worlds of digital and analog by offering a genuine leather refillable notebook which is held closed by a detachable silicone strap with a 4 gigabyte USB drive at its end. The journal is handmade in Italy, comes in two sizes and can be personalized with embossing.
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CubicleBot has teamed up with mimoco to offer a lucky reader the chance to win 2GB mimobot Batman and Robin designer flash drives!
Plus, each character comes loaded with wallpapers and other digital goodies for you to enjoy.
Indeed, you can start storing your data like a superhero by “Liking” us on Facebook and commenting in the contest thread or following us on Twitter and tweeting this post with the hashtag #giveaway (up to one tweet per day). You can also email us at contests@cubiclebot.com with “Mimoco Saves The Day-ta” in the subject line. Enter all three ways!
The last day to enter will be Wednesday, April 13th. A winner will be chosen at random. Good luck!
Check out a video after the break showing the full Batman line of mimobot flash drives in action.
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With all of the other Angry Birds products out there, it was only a matter of time before someone decided to bombard your computer with flying flash drives.
The drives are available in 2GB, 4G and 8GB flavors. Check out the rest of the set after the break.
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Sexually transmitted viruses and unwanted data replication are a growing problem among young, reckless thumb drives. Make sure to use a peripheral prophylactic. Size XXL for larger gigabytes.
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Designer Gonglue Jiang won the International Forum Concept Award 2010 for his ingenious InfiniteUSB concept, which will prevent users from having to search for ports or unplug devices to plug another in. Besides making your devices easier to use, InfiniteUSB comes complete with color-coding to help you more easily differentiate between stacked devices. Although power consumption issues will most likely result from larger chains of stacked USB devices, it is sure to be in high demand if and when it goes into production.
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Bader Models have created these USB flash drives in the shape of vertical stabilizers and rudders for various airliners. They also offer a number of airline logos, including the now defunct Pan Am. You can pick them up in 4, 8, 16 or 32GB capacities, with prices ranging from $53-$120. As cool as they are for aircraft enthusiasts, they look like a nasty scrape waiting to happen.
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