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World's Smallest 512MB USB Drive?

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I see a new 512MB, USB 2.0 version of my iStick is shipping for $139.

My ruler disagrees with Engadget's proclamation of the "world's smallest 512MB flash drive". The "iDisk Tiny Luxury" measures 18x40x9mm, or 6,480mm3. Measuring my device (which seems form-factor identical to the newer model) and rounding up, yields 18x43x3mm, or 2,322mm3.

So while my unit is smaller and thinner, it is 3mm longer. I bet you'll never notice. In addition, it's cheaper. After currency conversion, the Tiny Luxury will set you back $236. A bit of a premium for a neckstrap...

Update: Engadget agrees. Thanks for the quick follow-up, Peter!

Wednesday, April 07, 2004
12:00 AM