The USB Wristband

Enigma50 writes "From the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) comes the world's first USB flash wristband. The uniquely designed Imation Flash Wristband provides an easy way to transport your precious digital files, such as photos, music or videos, securely around your wrist or attached to a backpack. Sure to be a hit with the kids!"

Comments

2 points

[JonN]

Sure to be a hit with the kids!
Just on that note, the average kid never wanted to look like a nerd from what I remember (suckers). This seems like an object that will probably fly better in the 18-24 demographic, mostly with kids going to university/college.

Also, I was wondering how secure the band is from falling off. I mean with most USB thumb drives,I could just attach them to my keychain and I was almost certain I would never lose it. With this thing, I would be always checking to make sure it was on my wrist.

one size fits none

[fermion]

The biggest mistake they made was the one size fits all. It would have been a big deal to fit in some accordian type fit. Probably this will work for teenagers and small adults, but not for children and regular adults.

The other issue is that one must get it on and off with one hand. While opening a closing a clasp on a bracelet once a day might be bearable for many, taking this thing off a few time a day might be unbearable.

The price is pretty good, and it comes in colors, so i can see many people buying it as a fun thing, and wearing it a few time, but the necklace style seem to have much more staying power.

Re:USB wristband?

[bladesjester]

I still loved the one some guy put into a barbie doll. To use it, you rip off Barbie's head and shove her neck into the usb slot.