USB Sticks…Literally!
I have previously written about some of the interesting USB mods that people have come up with in an attempt to personalize their USB drives. But, when Guido Ooms of Oooms Design Studio talks about USB sticks, he is talking a bit more literal.
According to the New York Times article, Ooms first got the idea when he was trying to think of a way to get computer systems to look less like science fiction. He believes that:
The computer stuff that is coming out right now, it is all plastic and symmetrical and aerodynamic in shape, like “Star Trek” stuff! I think there’s no reason for that, really, other than that it looks like it works properly.
And it appears that he’s not the only one. He has sold over 3,000 sticks and is looking at potentially outsourcing production.
Personally, I really don’t care what my USB drives look like. It just has to work. But, then again, the color of my car is also not a significant factor for me either. So, what do you think?
Is this a good idea?
Would you buy one?
What do you think should be made into a USB drive?
Let everyone know in the comments!
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2 Responses to “USB Sticks…Literally!”
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PJ Says:
December 30th, 2006 at 8:05 pmWell I think they are neat looking. Never thought about a stick(literally) for a drive. I probably would by one, I have a thing about buying strange or out of the ordinary drives. Sort of a collector thing with me. I like them. Nice idea.
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Mark Says:
February 27th, 2007 at 9:43 amOk, the pictured stick wouldn’t work very well on a string around my neck or in my pocket. Now give me a leather wrapped option and you have my interest…
-Mark
