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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Bout time some on came up with a good thumb drive idea.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnny]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 3:33AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[i see what you did there]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Naveed]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 3:35AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[This article's a nice change from Gizmodo's report on the same USB drive. They just couldn't help comparing this particular USB drive to a part of the male anatomy... ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 3:42AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[more like sexmodo.. Frackin' sickos over there...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Macdonald]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 11:28AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[what about sandisk's cruzers?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[chonginese]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 16th 2008 11:00PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Sha-wing!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nick]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 3:59AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[FWA-TANG!!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bobs]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 5:41AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Look interesting, but don't we already have drives with retractable connectors?<br>Am I missing something here?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[feng]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 1st 2009 9:33AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Yes, this is one solid piece, most retractables use some kind of rail and pin mechanism to lock the USB connector inside, this one uses the simple springy force of that rubbery material in an accordian shape. result? less wear and tear due to lack of moving parts, and cost of manufacture for the same intent with a difrent simpler design.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bobs]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 5:42AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[I guess you guys never heard of the SanDisk Cruzer Micro.  The USB connector slides in and out of the case, no cap needed.<br><br>Although admittedly that accordion thing is damned cute.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Prezzie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 4:07AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Actually getting it to line up with the usb slot could be a annoying problem with some computers. It might be too big to fit in spots with lots of usb ports also, but it wouldn't be the first flash drive with that problem.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[peshue]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 4:08AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[these flash drives that just slide away (like the common sandisk ones) don't make sense to me, okay, the connector is "out of sight" but it is really not being any more protected than missing the cap to a regular flash drive.  All I care about is the connectors and not getting crap in there, these seem to just make people think they are solving the problem]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dean]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 4:23AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Accordian? I don't see any people on those pics. Perhaps you mean accordion?<br><br>A great idea anyhow!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[jeppe]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 4:40AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[You must havent gone to the lands of accordia.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bobs]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 5:44AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[I've been carrying a cruzer micro in my jean pockets for the past year straight. I've never had a problem. A usb connector isn't that fragile anyway... just four flush pins. Worse case scenario just blow any dust out. If you've ever seen a tutorial on making a thumb drive water proof (aka washer proof), they always just cover the pcb in epoxy and leave the usb connecter be. It can take a tumble in a washer and dryer just fine, and it can surely survive your pocket in daily life.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Nolan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 4:37AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Mines been through the wash like 7 times.. I also took the case off and colored everything on the pcb with a black sharpie during math class.. And threw it at someone in the same math class.. The things are indistructable, epoxied or not.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Macdonald]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 11:32AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[note it still works]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Macdonald]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 11:35AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Although it's true they keep working they can transfer crap to the USB socket, which could cause poor connections in the future.<br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Wwhat]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 7th 2008 8:06AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[I use these retractable USB devices from Sony - been around for a while <br><br><a href="http://www.ciao.co.uk/Sony_Micro_Vault_USB_flash_drive_4_GB__6498775" rel="nofollow">http://www.ciao.co.uk/Sony_Micro_Vault_USB_flash_drive_4_GB__6498775</a><br><br>Retract like a stanley knife (box cutter to non UK) and the slide also has a USB to show power.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[David Brady]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 5:28AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[But isn't the real problem caused by the fluff entering the connector from the pin-side (which neither the retractable ones nor this one will cover?)<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 5:28AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Just add MicroSD slot and I'm sold]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[CB17]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 5:40AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[it's uncircumcised ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[jason]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 5:42AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[That's what she said.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Dude]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 3:37PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[To Elliot Spitzer?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[IndiaTech]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 5:10PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[If dirt is a concern, there are these:<br><br><a href="http://www.sony.com.sg/product/usm1gh?site=hp_en_SG_i" rel="nofollow">http://www.sony.com.sg/product/usm1gh?site=hp_en_SG_i</a><br><br>PCB with metal leads that plug straight in, no movable parts, no cap.<br><br>Of course, the no-frills design could get damaged more easily, but at least you get to choose your nightmare.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[feng]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 5:52AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Thats exactly what i thought.<br><br>Lets take scizzors to the guy.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[xSwamp]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 7th 2008 5:56AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[As others have pointed out, the Sandisk Cruzer solved this problem years ago, and with much more style.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mario]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 7:34AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Now we need a 25MBps version instead of the presumably chinese crap pictured above that gives 2MBps write speeds.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kurian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 8:14AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Exactly.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dirk Lucas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 8:40AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[why on earth do people need a cap for thumb drive anyway since the USB connector itself aint fragile at all]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[YT]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 6th 2008 4:01PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[~~~~~~~<br><br>There once was a USB flasher<br>Entrojaned, and ribbed, it was brasher<br>When its heiny gets shoved<br>It slips in sans its 'glove'<br>And soon Vista's a Headygoosed™ crasher<br><br>~~~~~~~~<br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stem $ell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 8:44AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Cool USB driver, but doesn't come near to matching the phrase "color us magenta"<br><br>Pure awesomeness]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mobius_1]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 10:02AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Has anyone noticed that some USB ports feel really loose, and the same device can feel like a snug fit on others? I would hope that the springyness of the compressed accordion isn't great enough to pop the USB drive out of a loose fit.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[MEAT!]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 10:19AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[It's ribbed, but for whose pleasure?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[TheTailor]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 10:49AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Jacek Ryn? Wasn't he in the Polish translation of Patriot Games?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Starvine]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 11:00AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Why is there a "problem"? You've already reported on the Kingman smallest USB flash drives, which require no case and are practically indestructible:<br><br><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/15/kingmax-unveils-worlds-smallest-usb-flash-drive/" rel="nofollow">http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/15/kingmax-unveils-worlds-smallest-usb-flash-drive/</a><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[JS]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 11:24AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Agreed. These don't really protect the drive at all. Still kind a nifty. <br><br>Side note I have this 32mb(yeah that small) gateway(yeah that company) flash drive that I carried around when thumb drives just started being a available, and it survived the washer and the dryer, TWICE.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Les]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 11:24AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Definitely nifty, although my swivel imation flash drive serves the same purpose... without the waiting. (If anyone is curious, I'm not using the swivel pro, for some reason they decided to cut a HOLE in the "cap"....)<br><br><br>Great find nonetheless.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Marvin Quach]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 11:29AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[note that it still works]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Macdonald]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 11:32AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[that was for another comment.. I clicked on the date and everything!! wtf?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Macdonald]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 11:33AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[That Gizmodo article, while you may think it is sick, they made a completely honest observation... Thats what I thought when I first saw this article... Then again, I may just be sick, myself.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zeus.:God]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 11:36AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Reply system is broken.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zeus.:God]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 11:36AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Must be damn hard o get a tune out of though!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[mymaclife]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 11:41AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Wouldn't this put stress on the usb connection to keep the plug connected?  If it's going to accordion back out it obviously has to have some stress built up.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[mcatrage]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 12:43PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[I can't believe you guys haven't used the glory that is the Sandisk Cruzer.<br><a href="http://uk.sandisk.com/Products/Catalog(1168)-SanDisk_Cruzer_Micro_USB_Flash_Drive.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://uk.sandisk.com/Products/Catalog(1168)-SanDisk_Cruzer_Micro_USB_Flash_Drive.aspx</a>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[haracas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 12:43PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Heres's what I'm thinking... the skin is going to be a spring of sorts all bunched up- I can imagine it shooting out of my port at some random time. Sucks.<br><br><br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[krzysztof]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 1:14PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[For the retractable drives, you don't need to worry about sliding pins and contacts wearing out. The USB connector is actually still soldered onto the flash PCB, the guts of the drive are so small they just slide the whole PCB inside the case. Very little wear on any surface that matters.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jango]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 1:19PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Oh right, it's uncircumcised...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[hendrix]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 6:56PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[This explains my preferred use of the SanDisk line of usb-retractable drives.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gilbert Tang]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 1:26PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Accordion-style USB drive actually solves a problem]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/05/accordian-style-usb-drive-actually-solves-a-problem/</guid><description><![CDATA[Broken reply system, is fuckin' broken again.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Dude]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 5th 2008 1:39PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>