Jeep USB flash drive

So maybe this USB drive isn't the the cutest, the biggest, the smartest, or even the weirdest, but how can you deny the Jeep drive's rugged allure? Oh sure, perhaps it's just a fickle attempt to overcharge for a cheap accessory, but whatever the case, EDGE Tech Corp has unveiled these presumably trail rated jump drives to store your maps, hiking trails, emergency contacts, and nearest parts dealers just in case cruising off-road leaves you in a pinch. Aside from looking rough and tough, these USB 2.0 drives seem barely more durable than your run-of-the-mill versions, claiming "shock resistance" as the lone rugged attribute. Considering the absurdly high prices -- $29.95 for 256MB and $44.95 for 512MB -- we can't really understand why these would be appealing, but maybe "it's a Jeep thing," so we wouldn't understand.

[Via USBDriveSoft]

[Zeke @ Jul 26th 2006 12:35PM]

...except that whatever you want to plug this thing into probably *isn't* shock-resistant enough to take off-roading in a jeep, except maybe a toughbook.
I'll stick with my paper maps and compasses.

[kevin murphy @ Jul 26th 2006 12:40PM]

must...fight...urge...to buy...all things...Jeep.

i'm gonna go cruise around the block with the top down and hopefully the urge to buy this will pass.

[iOrange @ Jul 26th 2006 1:16PM]

"must...fight...urge...to buy...all things...Jeep.

i'm gonna go cruise around the block with the top down and hopefully the urge to buy this will pass."

I was just thinking that! Unfortunatly the cost of keeping the tank fuel will proclude me from buying this..

[Aaron aka boy1der @ Jul 26th 2006 1:36PM]

...no it's definately not a jeep thing. I have one, though being a rugged yuppie (is that an oxymoron?), my opinion may not count. But an overprice jeep branded USB drive is not something I'm even remotely interested in. The only appeal I would see would be if the new 2007 wrangler, or any future models of the various jeeps had a stereo system with USB capabilities. otherwise. Just overpriced crap.

[Anthony @ Jul 26th 2006 1:59PM]

If by "it's a Jeep thing" you mean overpriced American brand that can't compete w/ the rest of the world, then yes. I guess it is.

Having just been @ the local Staples & seen a 2 gb flash drive for $49.95, I can't imagine anyone in their right mind buying one of these.

But then again, maybe it's all the rollovers that change your perspective.

[Wtf @ Jul 26th 2006 3:04PM]

All i have to say is wtf! who the hell has the time to think (huh? there should be a cheap p.o.s. gadget with a shitty car maker's logo on it and we'll sell it for 300 times what we paid for it.) and to that person all i have to say is a job well done!

[DT @ Jul 26th 2006 7:20PM]

Can't wait for the Hummer flash drive! Of course, it will take up adjacent USB ports, require a seperate power brick, take forever to get to peak transfer speed, and make you look like a jackass.

[chr0n1c @ Jul 26th 2006 7:33PM]

yay my neighbor could buy one of these to go with his mustard yellow jeep with and overly sensitive alarm that goes off when i mow my grass.

[S @ Jul 26th 2006 10:26PM]

"The only appeal I would see would be if the new 2007 wrangler, or any future models of the various jeeps had a stereo system with USB capabilities."

Indeed: http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/

[Rick @ Jul 26th 2006 11:20PM]

Jeep and Chrysler are a joke. A Jeep is a vehicle takes forever to turn over and would get half way up an anthill before breaking down. American crapmanship at its finest and truely an indicator that there are still morons in this world that buy this garbage. I wonder if these people have ever heard of a little magazine calledConsumer Reports? If you take a little looksie sometime you'll see that they literally have to break the scale on reliability because its so damn low. Now if this is any indicator of how well this USB drive will peform...ummm I think I'll count myself out.

[Julie @ Jul 27th 2006 9:29AM]

I also see on their website that they have a Jeep Pen flash drive, its the same exact price as their Non-Jeep branded pen flash drive. I think it is a pretty cool item. There are always going to be better deals on items, especially if you scour the net, but I'm sure this product appeals to people who like Jeep and don't mind spending a few dollars more for a pretty cool Jeep item. I have seen Ferrari Laptops before...

[cnpalmer @ Jul 27th 2006 9:46AM]

I wonder if you have your laptop out and a Jeep USB drive in it and you walk by another laptop with a Jeep USB drive in it, do you wave? It's a Jeep thing.

[Jason @ Jul 27th 2006 11:54AM]

Consumer Reports is the biggest bunch of crap I've ever read. They've got their heads so far up their arses when it comes to any vehicle that's not an import car that they've turned inside out. I lost all respect for that rag back in the early 90's when the reviewed the then-new F150 and complained that it was too "truck-like"... Golly-gee, imagine that, a *truck* that is *truck-like*. Morons. I *might* pick up a CR issue if I was looking for an appliance, or piece of electronics, or if gas prices get so bad I'm forced to by some lame import econobox (I'll probably just telecommute more often before I do that), but for reviews and info on domestic vehicles, especially trucks and SUV's, I'll stick to the mags that actually have some clue as to what they're talking about.

BTW, I'm a life-long Jeep owner and I wouldn't even consider that POS USB drive. Overpriced and just ugly. None of our Jeeps have ever broken down, and they start up quite easily. ;)

[Tony Marconi @ Jul 28th 2006 9:45AM]

My Jeep has over 250,000 miles with NO major repairs. Most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. x2 about CR. Still I can't imagine why anyone would ever want a Jeep Flash Drive. But there are nuts out there who will buy anything with a Jeep Logo on it. Same morons that have a "It's a Jeep Thing, You Wouldn't Understand" sticker on their windshield. (these are usually the idiots who really don't understand)

[suzanlawrence @ Nov 1st 2007 4:04AM]

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