How Tiny is a Tiny USB?

The development on the pen drive industry is simplyintroduced its DataTraveler Mini Slim USB flash drives
never ending. When pen drive was first developed,to the world a while ago. This is slightly bigger than
the storage capacity was only 8MB or so. Today, notthe one mentioned above and the unique point
only these data storage device comes in differentcomes from its thickness, which is really as thick as a
storage capacities, but also in many designs, shapescredit card. It measure is at 1.529- x 0.645- x
and materials. Its revolution has come to a point0.253-inches. This type of tiny USB comes in many
where the industry leaders are coming out with thedifferent striking colors and you can choose one
ideas based on the cool factor.based on your preferences. Each of them can store
One good example is tiny USB and it is the result ofup to either 2GB or 4GB of files. It is truly another
the cool factor. Data storage device's key players ingreat job done by Kingston, in terms of the cool
the industry have come out with the smallest penfactor.
drives you will ever find on earth.The third tiny flash drive being introduced in this
This is the purpose of the article. You are going toarticle is the Wallet Flash. Developed by Walletex
discover what some of the smallest USB drives areMicroelectronics, the thickness and size is similar to a
and by the time you have finished reading this article,credit card. Such design is meant to be inserted in a
you will want to have one for yourself.wallet, just like any other credit cards. The difference
One of the digital data storage device developers,is that, it serves as a pen drive rather than just a
KingMax, has put up their effort in research andcredit card. Unlike many credit cards, The Wallet Flash
development together to build a pen drive that is asis made of strong polymer that prevents users from
small as the size of a paper clip. If you know what abending the card. The coolest thing about this tiny
paper clip is, you would know how small it is. This tinyUSB is its ability to allow you to insert the USB port
USB does not come with a casing that protects theon either side. In other words, no matter which side
inner parts. In fact, it is wrapped with a plastic thatyou chuck your port into your computer, it will still
which packaging system is patented, in order towork. The storage capacity comes in variety but the
ensure the durability lasts even longer. Also, it isonly being sold now is 128MB and they are coming
designed in a way where you can put the USB driveout with the latest 2GB very soon. It is currently sold
in your wallet easily, no matter where you go. If youfor USD$29 per unit.
wonder what the storage capacity would be, it canIf there is an award called the coolest USB drive
really go up to 8GB. One downside, though. If youaward, these would be the winners of all. More than
own one, you will have to be extra careful because ifwhat is needed, the world is crazy about the cool
they are not handled with care, you will lose it easily.factor on any products. Maybe it is time for you to
Kingston, another data storage device expert,explore more on them.