Awkward timing for solid-gold USB 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.

[7aji88]

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

[danielz40]

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!

[timaeus77]

Actually, pure gold is 24 carats.