Awesome Flash Drives

Latvian gadget maker SlavaTech creates USB flash drives that are encased in authentic vacuum tubes. Each one has an LED that lights up when the drive is plugged in, giving it that warm, vintage glow. They come in 8GB to 256GB storage capacities.

TeamGroup’s T183 is a USB-A 3.1 flash drive made of zinc alloy. Aside from storing data, it can also be used as a bottle opener, a cutter and a ruler. It’s also magnetic and has a lanyard hole built-in. It will be available in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities.

Ensure your files are seen only by the right eyes with Lexar’s JumpDrive F35. It’s an encrypted USB 3.0 flash drive that comes with a fingerprint authenticator that works with Windows computers. It unlocks within 1 second, and lets you save up to 10 fingerprints.

Like its predecessor, the Wireless Stick lets you transfer files to and from iOS and Android devices. It can also stream music or videos to up to 3 devices at once, and lasts up 4.5h per charge. Comes in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB.

Store your cash and cache your files in this dual-purpose pocket accessory. Made by Ravi Ratan, this 8GB USB flash drive has an integrated money clip. It’s available in a polished or brushed silver finish.

A credit-card sized pack containing four flash drives ready to be shared. Their cases are made from recycled paper and plastic, while the drives are waterproof and shockproof. Available in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB capacities.

The Wireless Flash Drive lets you transfer files and stream media to multiple mobile devices or computers without the need for an Internet connection. It’s the same size as a normal flash drive and lasts up to 4 hours per charge.

Queens of the Stone Age is releasing their latest album on an 8GB flash drive that’s also a bottle opener. It also includes freebies like photos and music videos. They even made a cheesy infomercial starring SNL’s Fred Armisen.

Made for sharing mixtapes, the Milktape is a 128MB – yep, MB – USB drive in a blank cassette tape. It comes with two blank stickers and a plastic case. If only it were cheaper or had more storage.

A USB 3.0 flash drive with AES 256-bit encryption and protection from heat, cold, dust and water. It will also survive being dropped from more than 300ft. Comes in 16GB and 32GB variants.

For erryday shufflin’ of files. Stampd’ LA’s gold USB drive is obviously not made of the real deal, but it’s 6 times more expensive than regular 4GB flash drives. Because that’s just how you roll.

Lock and load your files in this flash drive from Brando. The miniature pistol replica hides the actual flash drive, which looks and works a bit like a firearm magazine. Comes in 2GB-16GB capacity.

The Topsecret by designers Rob Hermes and Marlies Romberg is made from porcelain and has a wax seal, beautiful metaphors for the fragility and importance of privacy. Available in different colors.

Logical Art designed the smartly styled pieces in their Empty Memory jewelry collection to double as flash drives. They are sold out at the moment but are accepting pre-orders for a new batch.

Just like the Mimobot flash drives, Mimomicro microSD card readers will also be available in different character designs, starting with DC and Star Wars characters. Available this March for $13.

The Crypteks USB flash drive is all about security. Its easy to use locking mechanism offers over 14 million combinations. Also has 256-bit AES encryption and a read-only mode. Only USB-2.0 though.