Flash drives * innovations in data storage and perhaps……….. * innovations in fashion?! Caroline Bledsoe, Chair CCFIT (Campus Council for IT), Fall 2005 UC Davis, Davis CA
Technology “Innovations” “Portable storage of electronic information” Floppy disks1.4 MB Zip disks100 MB CD disks650 MB DVD disks4.7 GB to 18 GB Flash drives128 MB and up to ~4 GB
Flash drives (also called USB drives) Used to be sold only by computer stores Now………they are available everywhere, from discount stores to online markets A recent newspaper ad (Dec 2005): “Target-exclusive USB drives make for stylish gifts!”
Flash drives as fashion accessories
Flash drives on your watch
Flash drives as ball point pens
Flash drives as “mini audio players”, ‘mp3’ format
Digital cameras with flash drive storage
Flash Drives As Earrings
Flash drives as tub toys!
Not just for humans… Caroline’s cat “Rumsey” keeps his flash drive handy – when relaxing or or walking!
Swiss Army Knife with Flash drive (note: not airline friendly)
Flash drive For Active Sports “Blue Water” Flash drive Is impact and water resistant
Leather-covered Executive Flash Drive
Cup Warmer With Built-in USB Drive