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October 29, 2008 4:00 AM PDT

Awkward timing for solid-gold USB drive

by Leslie Katz
Gold Pico-C drive

Super Talent goes for the gold.

(Credit: Super Talent Technology )

Given the current economic climate, this may be the only USB drive that actually gets more valuable as time goes by. It's an 18-carat solid gold USB drive that screams, "Stock market dive, what stock market dive?"

The limited-edition drive from Super Talent Technology is a member of the Pico-C line, which is water-resistant and supports data transfer speeds up to 30MBps. The $599 bit of storage swankness comes with an 18-carat solid gold keychain and a serialized certificate of authenticity. It's wrapped in a black velvet jewelry box, and text or a logo can be etched onto the device at no charge.

The 8GB drive is available only on a preorder basis for a limited time, with three to four weeks lead time. Super Talent calls it a rare collector's item that would make an eloquent corporate bribe gift.

Leslie Katz, senior editor of CNET's Crave, covers gadgets, games, and most other digital distractions. As a co-host of the CNET News Daily Podcast, she sometimes tries to channel Terry Gross. E-mail Leslie.
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by 7aji88 October 29, 2008 6:03 AM PDT
should I buy one for my girl friend then? Or even better, if they make USB flash drives as rings or other kind of jewelry :P
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by danielz40 October 29, 2008 7:47 AM PDT
Since gold's value is based on weight, how many grams does it weigh? Obviously this is just for status, but they could of at least made it 16 gigs. I can buy any old 8 gig for under $20.

Could I get a list of those people that buy this? I want to check it against my list of retards with too much money!
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by timaeus77 October 29, 2008 8:45 AM PDT
Actually, pure gold is 24 carats.
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