The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros
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C-3PO
C-3PO
This is definitely the droid you’re looking for. Available via Entertainment Earth. Prices start at $24.99 for 16GB. (All prices listed here were current as of publication.)
'Game Of Thrones Direwolf'
'Game Of Thrones Direwolf'
Winter’s coming, and so’s your data, via this 4GB flash drive. Available on Amazon for $4.45.
Ninja
Ninja
It’s so stealthy no one will know it’s in your USB port. A range of colors and gigabyte capacities are available via Amazon.com. Prices vary.
Sushi
Diamond sword
Diamond sword
Proudly wield it via Cool USB Sticks. Prices start at $13.99 for the 4GB drive.
Steampunk masterpiece USB
Steampunk masterpiece USB
Brass, copper, bronze , watch parts, lens glass — this masterpiece is worth the $130 price tag. If this one is sold out, never fear; there’s a whole Etsy store full of these incredible works.
'Formula Grand Prix'
'Formula Grand Prix'
These babies, available from 2GB-32GB, can be revved up for $16-$35 each at Brando Workshop.
Lego bricks
Lego bricks
One’s a classic toy; the other’s a classic toy that doubles as a a flash drive. Available in 16GB or 32GB. Get it on Amazon.com for $34.99 (16GB) or $29.99 (32GB).
'Ravage Robodog Robot Dog Flash Drive'
'Ravage Robodog Robot Dog Flash Drive'
In your skilled hands, a robot animal will be transformed into a 8GB flash drive. Get ready to play at Amazon for $4.39 + $4.97 shipping.
Chess piece
Chess piece
Make your move at Brando Workshop. Prices start at $16 for a 2GB-capacity stick.
'Firefly' Serenity
'Firefly' Serenity
The Serenity is looking good. When plugged into a USB port, its engine lights even work. Get the 8GB-capacity flash drive at CustomUSB for $39.95.
Mixtape
Mixtape
Use it. Share it. Write on the label, just like in audio-cassette days of yore. Available via Etsy. Prices start at $21.85 for the 4GB.
'Cryptex'
'Cryptex'
The 16GB, 3.0 flash drive within this Da Vinci Code-style mechanical lock can only be accessed when the correct five-digit code is dialed in. Get cracking at Amazon.com for $54.99.
Cuff links
Cuff links
Dress up your files–and yourself–with a pair of silver-finished cuff links, each containing a flash drive. Available from UncommonGoods for $100.
FlashHarp
FlashHarp
It’s a “great-sounding” harmonica. It’s an 8GB USB flash drive. Get this happening hybrid at Etsy for $34.95.
Grenade
Grenade
This one’s the bomb, obviously. Available at Amazon.com; prices start at $13.98 for the 8GB flash drive.
Golf bag
Isolinear optical chip
Isolinear optical chip
From Captain Picard’s Enterprise to your laptop … This 8GB-capacity, Star Trek: The Next Generation-inspired USB drive can be beamed up from ThinkGeek for $19.99.
Periodic table of elements
Periodic table of elements
It’s like a cheat sheet for chemistry class on hardwood maple — and with storage capacity up to 128GB. Get it at Zazzle. Prices start at $18.95 for the USB 2.0, 8GB stick.
Radio tube
Radio tube
This handmade piece houses its flash drive, from 8GB-64GB, in a radio vacuum tube from the Cold War-era Soviet Union. Sold via Amazon.com for $39-$89.
"Bacteriophage" USB
"Bacteriophage" USB
Got an interest in the microbial world? This is the USB stick for you. It’s $24.75 on Etsy.
Santa Cruz skateboards
Santa Cruz skateboards
The rubberized wheels are ready to roll. Get the 16GB-capacity set of three for $30 via Amazon.com.
Spark plug
Super Nintendo controller
Super Nintendo controller
You can imagine yourself playing The Legend of Zelda with this vintage gaming controller that’s been converted into a flash drive. Sold via Etsy; prices start at $30 for a 4GB edition.
Swiss Army knife
Swiss Army knife
Be prepared with this 11-function, 64GB USB-stick-equipped Swiss Army knife. Sold via Bed, Bath & Beyond for $64.99.
Tardis
Tardis
It’s surprisingly roomy inside, with a storage capacity of 8GB. Make it your companion at Toynk for $36.99.
Leather-braided bracelet
Leather-braided bracelet
Think of it as 8GB of flash-drive fashion for your wrist. Start looking good at Etsy. Extra-small to large sizes available for $35.10 each.
Cork
Cork
tPop open 8GB of storage capacity via Amazon.com for $10.88.
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- How a malicious USB could lead to a years-long cryptomining infection on your PC (TechRepublic)
- Here’s how USB Restricted Mode in iOS 11.4.1 could be easily circumvented by hackers (TechRepublic)
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