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World's Slimmest Flash Drives Look Like Credit Cards

Posted 05/11/09 at 09:51:22 AM  by Paul Lilly

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We wouldn't describe today's USB thumb drives as portly, but if you're looking for a way to slim down your flash storage, you could try running over it with a steam roller. We suspect (no, we KNOW) this won't do you any good, so if you absolutely must have a flash drive that will fit in your wallet nestled next to your credit cards, TopTech may be your go-to company. The company today announces the "nationwide availability" of its Slim Data USB Card.

"The Slim Data USB Card, which is available in a variety of colors, enables users to conveniently store and carry digital photos, music, video clips, and other documents in their wallets keeping them available to share with friends or family whenever or wherever the need arises," TopTech Products said in a press release.

TopTech says its ultra slim flash drives weigh less than 9g. So far, capacities for the USB 2.0-capable drives are only offered in 1GB and 4GB flavors, with custom colors beyond the clear, gray, orange, red, and blue currently offered.

The Slim Data USB Card are available now through TopTech Product's website in 4GB form for $28.

Image Credit: TopTech Products

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TAGS: usb, storage, Flash Drive, toptech
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avatarHow strong is it?

Submitted by bandeezee on Tue, 05/12/2009 - 2:14pm

I wonder how strong and flexible it is.  I don't know about the rest of you, but I put my wallet in my back pocket.  I would worry every time I sit down if I cracked it or not.  Anybody have any info as to their flexibilty?

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avatarLaCie

Submitted by cigar3tte on Mon, 05/11/2009 - 8:02am

This article is useless w/o a side shot pic and actual thickness measurement.  I rather just get the LaCie ones that are same size as keys.

"Ass so fat that you can see it from the front" -- Mos Def

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avatarI've got one, and I'd like

Submitted by Xerloq on Mon, 05/11/2009 - 7:39am

I've got one, and I'd like to point out that these are about 4 times thicker than credit cards.They have to be or they don't make contact with the USB port or they fall out.

Also, most of the card is just wasted space, as the tiny black piece is all you need. Drives that use this SFF are available in larger capacities for less than these cards. I've got an 8GB that was about $20.

 

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avatarI've got one also...

Submitted by lisalisaq on Mon, 05/11/2009 - 8:54am

It is in my wallet as we speak.  And it is as thin as my credit cards.  Maybe the other users have a different brand.  If you click on the link in the article it will show you a side view. 

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avatarYou know Banks should give

Submitted by Keith E. Whisman on Mon, 05/11/2009 - 7:16am

You know Banks should give us these that double as Credit Cards and Debit cards as a value option for their customers. How cool would that be?

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