Imation's 256MB Flash Wristband
By Evan Blass 
posted Jan 5th 2006 10:25PM
posted Jan 5th 2006 10:25PM
We recently presented and mocked the 256MB Michael Young USB bracelet as being neither fashionable nor functional, so it's only fair that we harsh on Imation's upcoming Flash Wristband a little bit as well. Like the Michael Young, this wearable drive sports a quarter gig in it's Livestrong-esque housing, and promises to remain securely attached to your limb or bag via a friction-fit locking mechanism. But, like, even if 256MB were enough for our storage-heavy needs, we'd still be hesitant to admit wearing such a geeky product when queried by attractive strangers. However, if Imation can jack up the storage to two gigs and throw in some Bluetooth for our tunes, then we might, just might, be willing to part with our $35. Fashion-unconscious geeks can pick this up at Target before the end of the month.
Unfortunately I did not find ANY e-commerce site selling this wristband. I also wonder how much it costs. Anway, cool product! I like the idea!
And also the rubber smells kind of funny!
Found one at Target - they were briefly discounted to $20, but I think they're usually $35 (which is much too expensive - $20 is barely worth it for only 256MB and is only saved by the wacky form factor).
Watch out! Two out of four of the black ones I saw (including the first one I found) apparently had some kind of molding problem leading to a defect right where the USB plug is supposed to go back into the silicone. It causes the fit to be much less tight. You can see it through the packaging, so please inspect carefully before you buy it and save yourself the hassle of a return!
I notice they ditched the imation logo too... otherwise seems to work just fine. Putting a small portable apps suite on it now :)
lame!
You know if that was white and had the name "shuffle"......
I personally thinks its pretty cool. Sure, will I wear it as a bracelet a lot? NO. But will it be a lot more practical than a lanyard...YES ! After I have been working at the lab, it'll be hard to forget the long tailed rubber blue thing sticking out of the front of the computer. Plus when its in its bracelet shape its a heck of a lot easier to find in a backpack than a traditional flash drive. Heck I can even attach it to a backpack strap.
And no I am not a total nerd. Just a practical CIS student who thinks this is a good idea. And for 35 bucks, why not ?
Yeah it might be 'lame' to most engadget readers.. but think about who this would be good for- Kids! I know I always needed a few 3.5" discs throughout grade school- it would have been nice to have one of these clipped on my backpack, maybe parent's could even load on some info in case the kid got lost or something.
Ok folks, maybe the market for these isnt the fashion conscious? I have a mother and father in assisted living. They make 2-3 trips per week to various Drs offices. Each time they have to fill out various health history and medication history. If someone would make a standard health history pdf that Drs would use...I would buy 2 of these for my parents to wear.
I think it sounds cool. I would probably use it a lot. It sounds like a neat idea, and I will probably consider getting one.
So where's the 1GB fuschia flash-let?
i have had a usb bracelet for a while already, this is nothing new, i use it to keep my family health history available for emergencies or doctor's visits
i have had a usb bracelet for a while already, this is nothing new, i use it to keep my family health history available for emergencies or doctor's visits
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