Iron Man

The movie of the summer came out this past weekend (for me at least) and in honor of the man in the iron mask (the movie I’m speaking of is Iron Man 2 in case you’re still wondering) I thought I’d mention this fun little gadget in his honor.

Two of my favorite things, Iron Man and USB’s, combine in this 4GB mini Iron Man USB.  Designed to look like the hero himself the helmet removes to reveal the USB connector.  It’s expensive for only 4GB (at $40) but that doesn’t change the awesome look.  And isn’t that what Iron Man is about?  Looking very very cool.

The Sound of Storage

The ipod is basically a fancy hard drive, so why not use the storage space it offers?

Clickfree’s transformer allows you to do just that. It helps you store documents, video, photos, anything on the excess storage space your ipod has to offer. The transformer is connected to a USB. Plug that into your computer and plug the other end of the cord to your ipod (as if you were charging your ipod normally) and begin storing. The Transformer claims it will never overwrite music or other files already on your device. Add the ability to pull music and playlists from any ipod back onto your computer and everything sounds pretty cool.

Wallet Space

It’s one thing to buy a gadget it’s another to keep it safe (some of us can’t afford to buy the newest installment every time it’s released). Well, now there’s protection and convenience (this style won’t take up extra pocket space).

The Wallaby Wallet is not only designed as an average leather wallet, but comes with a special pocket for a 4GB ipod nano. Cut outs in the wallet even allow for headphones to connect, and remain accessible, when your ipod is in storage. Convenient.

Being Skinny

Because USB flash drives weren’t easy enough to carry around in the first place Top tech has designed a new travel style drive for everyone.

Slim Data is a USB drive as a card.  That’s right, it’s like having another credit card, except this one folds in half to reveal the USB and attach to any Windows, Mac, or Linux machine.  There are five colors at 4GB and $25 each (not a huge price difference compared to your average flash drive.

Flash drives are all travel size, but if you’re walking around with a wallet in your pocket anyway save your other pocket space and add your USB drive to your already full pocket.  Just hope that card doesn’t get lost amongst the other hundreds or cards already bursting in your wallet.

Mini and Mighty

USB drives were small enough before, but hey, gadgets are always evolving at a time where size still does matter.

Eagletec has developed pretty much the smallest flash drive yet at 19×15x16 mm.  It still holds between 4 and 8 GB (depending on how much cash you’re willing to put down).  The size is smaller but storage and pricing are still about on par with many other flash drives on the market today.

I’m definitely an advocate of the flash drive, I’m an advocate for multiple flash drives, but in spending so much time depending on one I know what problems arise when a normal flash drive is misplaces.  I don’t know how I feel about shrinking my most misplaces gadget any further, even if the Eagletec Nano does come with a lanyard.

Store Better than Before

So we know I love the flash drive, so it’s no surprise I’m intrigued by Leyio’s new personal file sharing device.

It’s a flash drive taken to the next level.  It stores files, can take files off of other flash drives (it has its own USB port built right in) .  It’s secured with a finger print scanner and it can wirelessly transfer data to your computer or another Leyios.

It comes with a digital screen, but doesn’t use wi fi.  Wireless connections come through ultrawide-band radio, which means to wirelessly transfer to a computer you’ll need to buy a little extra.  It’s due out this month

Simple Storage

With applications like Apple’s Time Machine automatic and personalized computer back up is the new trend in safe storage.  But what about everyone who bought external hard drives before the new boom?  Shouldn’t they be rewarded for their foresight? For their understanding that backing up your files, especially before computers were as reliable as they are now, was a necessity and not just a commodity?

Well, Clickfree has decided to reward those intelligent few with the Transformer Cable.  All you have to do is plug the transformer cable into the USB slot on your computer, plug the USB hard drive into the cable, and your files will automatically back up.  How simple!  The only question is, with hard drive prices dropping every day, how do you feel about the $59 price tag?