14 DAY TRIAL // USB sticks with a built in digital still camera are not new on the market. A few models are on sale, but they weren't promoted enough.
Transcend offers an USB drive with a built in VGA digital still camera. Named JetFlash DSC, the device allows users to shoot digital photos and transfer them to a PC, without needing a card reader or an USB cable.
The drive is equipped with a 0.25-inch CMOS image sensor that takes photos in JPG format, at a 640X480 (VGA) resolution, 55 KB sized. After the photos are taken, they can be transferred to a PC and then can be touched up using software bundled with JetFlash DSC. The lenses have a maximum aperture of F2.8 with a viewing angle of 53 degrees.
JetFlash DSC has also a built in rechargeable battery (li-ion), that is recharged via the USB port. Its size is relatively small, measuring 80?29?6mm and weighting 26 grams.
The USB stick comes in two models, 128 MB and 256 MB. The 128 MB model is priced at 46 USD.