Transcend's Oriental-Inspired Hi-Speed USB Flash Drive

It appears that all the good guys in the technology world have lately embraced 'the Oriental karma' and they use it in a New Age way, creating consequently some kind of weird, sometimes good looking cocktails of high-tech and Chinese or Indian symbols.

Transcend couldn't stay aside from this 'tech rebirth' and it has developed three new USB thumb-drives which can be plugged directly into the USB port on any desktop, or notebook computer for Hi-Speed data transfer and storage. Don't expect the drives 'to hippie your way'. They are meant only for data storage and for showing off, as the showcases feature some pretty Oriental designs. What is more important though is that the devices have been developed by using the famous SLC NAND-type Flash chips.

The three symbolic USB thumb-drives are named JetFlash 168. This is where the inspiration ends. Come on guys! You can not mix the Oriental symbolism with a so Rolling Stones 'Jumping Jack Flash' resembling name!

"The JetFlash 168's panel art conveys powerful symbolism in the Chinese culture with the "1GB Orchid" representing a woman's beauty, the "2GB Bamboo" representing strength and vigor and the colossal capacity "4GB Blossom" representing rebirth and new life," explains the company.

But the specs save these thumb-drives from a mockery, as all the three models come with user-friendly software that helps 'the greenhorn user' to manage the data. Therefore, the JetFlash 168 enables you not only to store, transfer and share your files, but also to protect important information by using a password, lock your computer while you are away from it (PC-Lock) and other easy to use Boot-Up applications.

Specs

Fully compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Easy Plug and Play installation
Partition & Security Function: Create a private partition with password protection
Driverless (Only Windows 98SE needs the enclosed driver)
USB powered. No external power or battery needed
LED indicates the usage status of the JetFlash 168