Electricity-powered Datastorm data transfer device is retrolutionary

Face it, that sneakernet setup of yours is way tired. What you need is a racist wireless data transfer device that fires 3.5-inch floppy disks at deadly velocity. Really, you've earned it. Video after the break.

[Saint Dumb Ox @ May 12th 2008 9:03AM]

hummmm....I....got nothin'

[R0B3RT @ May 12th 2008 9:12AM]

Yeah i agree i don't have anything.

[Val£ntine @ May 12th 2008 9:18AM]

with speeds like those who needs firewire etc or 'crack' for that matter.

[Keith @ May 12th 2008 9:25AM]

I do. Engadget is becoming increasingly less worth reading. How much do you have to pay a bunch of slack-assed slackers to post stuff worth reading?

[Joe @ May 12th 2008 9:26AM]

@Keith: More than they're paying you, apparently.

[Keith @ May 12th 2008 9:30AM]

@Joe: That doesn't make any sense, but I'll try to make sense of it by saying this:

Exactly. And at this point I'm questioning whether or not they could even pay me to READ their site at this point.

[Joe @ May 12th 2008 9:35AM]

Keith, settle down. My point was that while you're complaining that Engadget's posts aren't worth reading, you're simultaneously reading them AND writing things for the site that are even less worthwhile than the original post. Essentially contributing more to the problem you're complaining about than solving.

It made sense the first time, too. You just chose to insult me by acting as though it was completely nonsensical and interfering with your rant about how this website is not worth the presumably hundreds of dollars you pay for a subscription.

[Keith @ May 12th 2008 9:41AM]

@Joe: "Settle down"? You sir are a freak as is clearly demonstrated by the high volume of lengthy comments you've left so far in this thread. Get out of your parents' dank dark basement and go for a walk or something. ROFL :D

[Joe @ May 12th 2008 9:42AM]

Whoa, hang on a second, Keith. You CREATED AN ACCOUNT TODAY so you could complain about how Engadget articles aren't worth your time?

HAHAHAHAHA! That's like paying for front row tickets to boo at the band.

I'm going to assume that the whole point to your comments was as a publicity thing and you're actually a marketing genius. Kudos to you.

[IT-Accountant @ May 12th 2008 9:56AM]

@ Keith
If you are so disillusioned with Engadget, please explain to me why you are taking the time to post comments on said reprehensible blog?

I smell B.S.

I'm really not the type to criticize anyone, but this is just too much.

[Patrick @ May 12th 2008 10:18AM]

@ keith,

if you're gonna complain about something (not that i'm advocating that), please complain about the sh!tty css that came with this redesign that causes objects to fly all over the place

but i digress. not like you're paying for it. don't like it? don't read it.

[Keith @ May 12th 2008 10:21AM]

Is it really so hard to imagine that someone would take 30 secs to express their dissatisfaction?

If anything, I'd say your comment smack of BS.You know, the sort where AOL or Engadget employees react to any negative criticism of them by trying to turn it back on the person making the comment? I'm sure I'm totally off-base though right? ;)

[dj-kenpo @ May 12th 2008 10:44AM]

Keith. for gods sakes bugger off.

I'm really tired of the occasional "OH MY GAWD THIS SITE DOESN'T POST EXACTLY WHAT I THINK THEY SHOULD". posts. really? that's awesome you feel that way. and by awesome I mean, get back to work.

[Ty @ May 12th 2008 11:57AM]

I get paid more to read Engadget than the writers get paid to write for Engadget. Yay!

[Irritant @ May 12th 2008 9:06AM]

That could have been mildly amusing but the video was the most tedious thing I've ever experienced.

[Dan S. @ May 12th 2008 12:02PM]

I just hope that director and cinematographer Bob Loblaw doesn't put it on his law blog.

[rcast1986 @ May 12th 2008 7:13PM]

Not enough Arrested Development references these days. Of course I say that now until it gets wildly popular, including stupid people who shouldn't (and probably don't) even get the humor, at which point I'll complain that now too many people are making references, thus diluting the fan base.

What the hell was that rant for?? I need to get my head checked.

[Adam @ May 12th 2008 9:09AM]

Need to put a spin on the disks

[SirWalksAlot @ May 12th 2008 9:17AM]

Anyone want to share why this is racist?

[tekdroid @ May 12th 2008 9:54AM]

it was mentioned in the vid (as a 'ha ha' moment, no reason given); you probably fell asleep while those two office workers were 'acting' :)

[Keith Myers @ May 12th 2008 9:18AM]

Gotta LOVE Low budget movies, this deserves an Oscar. It had me in stiches. Dont you think a CD Launcher will be more energy efficient?

[Boo Radley @ May 12th 2008 9:23AM]

this is extremely stupid.

[Joe @ May 12th 2008 9:25AM]

Valuable feedback from the armchair nerd film crtitic! I'd love to see your movies.

[Boo Radley @ May 12th 2008 9:56AM]

Oh, I'm sorry Joe, is this your movie? Did my opinion of it insult you in some way? Just wait til Roeper gets his hands on then see how you feel.

[Boostjunkie @ May 12th 2008 10:03AM]

You can certainly realize when something is stupid without having to make something stupid yourself.

[Joe @ May 12th 2008 10:14AM]

No, this isn't my movie, but you knew that already. Speaking as someone who has made a few short films, though, I think that this one is decent, and the cheesy aspects of it are intentional. Of course this style isn't for everyone, but if you don't like it, why not be a little more specific?

[Mike D @ May 12th 2008 1:15PM]

ok Joe lets get more specific, its so slow terribly acted and directed that I don't remember which part I was most bored with. Its ok to defend the efforts of short film makers but don't vehemently deny thats its stupid because it is. There are some people that are just not cut out for film, this group is an example of those people

[wrabbit @ May 12th 2008 9:30AM]

I thought it was pretty funny :)

[Ryan Trevisol @ May 12th 2008 11:34AM]

I agree. I loved it. Sure the execution didn't make any sense at all at times, but it was still hilarious. I love when it cuts back to the first guy "Well that took a wierd turn."

[Keith @ May 12th 2008 9:36AM]

Anyone notice the apple keyboard but the non apple display?

[swingin' dick hero @ May 12th 2008 9:48AM]

Yeah, I sure did! I was like, damn that is so weird!!
No wait, it's not.. What's your point?

[w00t @ May 12th 2008 10:10AM]

Probably a smart choice. I've also got a 3rd party display on my mac because it was cheaper and had better colour, contrast and response times than a cinema display :)

[Cmmndr312 @ May 13th 2008 12:26AM]

Hackintosh??

[Bucky @ May 12th 2008 9:38AM]

WTF? The disk launcher was pretty cool, and that Girl Scout sure knew how to handle that shotgun! Totally worth the time it took away from work.

[tekdroid @ May 12th 2008 9:40AM]

Great transfer rate on that device. Where do I get it and how much?

[Tim @ May 12th 2008 9:42AM]

so if I make a video that remotely involves technology, I'll get featured on Engadget? good to know . . .

[Carol @ Jun 4th 2008 9:50PM]

While I was pleased about the topic on digital cameras was touched on, I'm still confused about the type of dc for beginners. The writer addressed both beginners, semi-professional, etc. as one group and though a list of a good inexpensive ones were list it did not differentiate which was recommended for specific levels.
If anyone can advise me, please respond.

[Boo Radley @ May 12th 2008 9:55AM]

wrong thread

[tekdroid @ May 12th 2008 9:58AM]

the Datastorm camera is the best for beginners. It's simple, really. Look at that transfer rate. Plus if your subject runs away, you can maim them and make them stay and pose for pics. Imagine the lost opportunities you'll now capture!

[Keith @ May 12th 2008 9:49AM]

@Joe: You are funny, but not in "cool" way, if you know what I mean. ;:-p

Thankyou for giving me something to laugh at. Oh, and you do realize you don't need to create an account to post on this site right? :)

[Boo Radley @ May 12th 2008 9:54AM]

nice use of the reply button

[Keith @ May 12th 2008 10:15AM]

I know. I was just THAT committed to our banter. :p

[Todd Smith @ May 12th 2008 9:54AM]

Wow, the quality of Engadget posts is on the decline.

[Saad Rabia @ May 12th 2008 9:59AM]

God hates me for allowing me to watch this!

[andres @ May 12th 2008 9:42PM]

the flying spaghetti monster forgives all

[bob @ May 12th 2008 10:08AM]

Was that body lotion on the first guy's desk?

[Dylan @ May 12th 2008 10:13AM]

This video is made of pure win, there's no other way I could express that.

"This is my boomstick!"

My 360 just got a single Red Light of Death, and I have to walk to my classes in the rain. but this just made my day a little brighter.

I'd seriously trade up my 360 and iPhone for one of these. Seriously.

[majortom @ May 12th 2008 10:16AM]

this movie is the perfect example of why humor should be left to the professionals. Bad acting, bad writing, and really bad editing.

[rcast1986 @ May 12th 2008 7:09PM]

I actually thought it was pretty hilarious as far as the writing goes. Execution was -- understandably -- pretty weak, mostly because of the editing (Meat! was dead on about the audio) and the acting. Give it another shot with some quality cuts, audio tracks and delivery and I think you have an instant web-cult-classic.

[OneLove @ May 12th 2008 10:23AM]

confused : I don't get it.