12 Captivating Drives for Every Computer Geek

p style=clear:left; /p For some people, flash drives are simply a utilitarian tool in the work belt of a geek--small, light, easy to fill with cleaners and backup apps and other software of the trade. For the rest, however, flash drives are almost a fetish. Not only can the tiny bits of circuit and plastic retain essential data (sometimes dozens of gigabytes worth), but they can be disguised in clothing, attached to pocket knives and keychains, molded into resin, and just about anything else your geeky mind can think of. h21. IronKey USB Drive/h2 p style=clear:both;br/brThe USB drive ideal for survivalists, conspiracy theorists, spies, and those with possible multi-million dollar ideas, the IronKey USB drive has a built-in 'self-destruction' and encryption features--the drive is encrypted, and if an incorrect password is entered too many times, the data will be corrupted./p p/p p class=img-middle a href=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/10011_image 1.jpg img src=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/small_thumb/10011_image 1.jpg alt= //a/p p/p h22. USB Card/h2 p style=clear:both;br/br This USB drive says ‘sophistication’. It is dark and thin, shaped just like a credit card and able to be slipped into a wallet for easy access and removal. Since most people have their wallet on them at all times, this key is as convenient as the ones that go on a key ring, only without the increased likelihood of being crushed. /p p/p p class=img-middle a href=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/10011_image 2.jpg img src=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/small_thumb/10011_image 2.jpg alt= //a/p p/p h23. Memory Usage Meter Lexar/h2 p style=clear:both;br/br This flash drive is unique in that it has a visible meter on the outside of the drive that shows how much space is used up. It is a simple bar that moves up and down, and works quite well. /p p/p p class=img-middle a href=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/10011_image 3.jpg img src=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/small_thumb/10011_image 3.jpg alt= //a/p p/p h24. TrekStor USB Drive Bottle Opener/h2 p style=clear:both;br/brMinimalists believe that the best items are the ones that are multipurpose. If you fall into that group, then you can’t help but be excited over the TrekStor CO USB drive that doubles as a bottle opener. If you have a habit of enjoying a cold bottle of beer with your daily data habits, than this bottle open/USB drive is the perfect addition to your arsenal. /p p/p p class=img-middle a href=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/10011_main_image 4.jpg img src=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/small_thumb/10011_main_image 4.jpg alt= //a/p p/p h25. Frayed Cord USB Drive/h2 p style=clear:both;br/brThis flash drive will appeal to the same individuals willing to wrap their laptops in duct tape and a bang their camera around on the concrete to make them look less desirable to thieves. This USB drive is places inside the cut-off end of an old USB cable. /p p/p p class=img-middle a href=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/10011_image 5.jpg img src=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/small_thumb/10011_image 5.jpg alt= //a/p p/p h26. iDisk Diamond /h2 p style=clear:both;br/br Perhaps most interesting, I always hear people talk about this little USB drive with the specific purpose of using it to store vital medical informationâ€"perhaps because it is so tiny that it can be attached to a bracelet or necklace without burden. No matter the reason, this thin little drive is awesome. The only downside is that with the small price comes small storage; only 256MB to be exact. /p p/p p class=img-middle a href=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/10011_image 6.jpg img src=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/small_thumb/10011_image 6.jpg alt= //a/p p/p h27. Imitation Flash Wristband/h2 p style=clear:both;br/br Colorful wrist bands are still trendy, right? These flash drive wristbands are small plastic bracelets available in a wide range of colors that clasp together at the USB end. The flexible plastic can be morphed for easy access to any computer port. /p p/p p class=img-middle a href=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/10011_image 7.jpg img src=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/small_thumb/10011_image 7.jpg alt= //a/p p/p h28. Transcend Biometric USB Drive/h2 p style=clear:both;br/br Transcend’s biometric USB drive offers all the security of a password without the inconvenience of actually having to remember said word. This flash drive comes with the security of accessing data with your own fingerprint. Of course, depending on the data you keep stored, you might lose your finger in a high stakes game…. /p p/p p class=img-middle a href=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/10011_image 8.jpg img src=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/small_thumb/10011_image 8.jpg alt= //a/p p/p br/br ##ADSENSE## br/br h29. LaCie iamakey USB Drive/h2 p style=clear:both;br/br Ok, so the name could have used a little more creativity and thought. That doesn’t mean that this USB drive isn’t awesome, though. The problem with sticking any flash drive on your car keys is that it is quite obviously a USB drive, making it conspicuous to anyone with eyes. The iamakey, however, looks just like a metal keys, and makes it far less likely to be spotted smashed between the house key and car key. /p p/p p class=img-middle a href=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/10011_image 9.jpg img src=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/small_thumb/10011_image 9.jpg alt= //a/p p/p h210. Corsair Survivor USB Drive/h2 p style=clear:both;br/br This drive is perfect for those who are tough on their drives and need one that won’t get smashed in the car door, damaged on the floor, in the rain, or other adverse conditions. The drive is sealed in a little metal canister with a gasket around the lid to keep water out. While it is not waterproof, it is water resistant, and will keep your data safe in the pouring rain (maybe). /p p/p p class=img-middle a href=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/10011_image 10.jpg img src=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/small_thumb/10011_image 10.jpg alt= //a/p p/p h211. Imitation Clip USB Drive/h2 p style=clear:both;br/br The biggest fear (at least, my biggest fear) when carrying around a flash drive is those crappy little plastic openings on the end to fish a keychain or rope throughâ€"they’re so small that anyone who does a fair bit of moving around will eventually snap it, and that always seems to happen in the most unfavorable of locations. For that reason, the Clip from Imitation is an excellent device. The USB drive, which is quite slim, fits inside this rubber case, which has a large opening for a metal carabineerâ€"you’re not likely to lose this drive on your morning hike./p p/p p class=img-middle a href=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/10011_image 11.jpg img src=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/small_thumb/10011_image 11.jpg alt= //a/p p/p h212. Black Box Personal Pocket Safe/h2 p style=clear:both;br/br Black Box’s Personal Pocket Safe is about as close to steampunk as you can get from Amazon. For those who like to be a little retro, this flash drive has a 8 buttons on the top, allowing you to enter a physical code to lock/unlock it. /p p/p p class=img-middle a href=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/10011_image 12.jpg img src=http://media.laptoplogic.com/upload-images/10011/small_thumb/10011_image 12.jpg alt= //a/p p/p