How many USB flash drives have you accidentally bumped into and got damaged? One? Two? Three? Or more? If more, well, it’s high time you do something about it or else you’ll be losing valuable files every now and then. Yes, although keeping your USB thumb drive and other devices away from you as possible can do the trick, at times this is not the perfect solution. So, what to do instead? Get yourself this Quirky Contort!
So, what’s the first thing that entered your mind when you see the image of this product? Is it an extension wire? True, it looks similar to it, only that instead of the usual socket, it features USB ports instead. Designed mainly to protect all your USB devices from accidental damage, this Contort includes a four-port USB hub and a cord manager with a flexible neck. So basically, this gives you more flexibility as to where you’ll put your USB devices while they are connected to your computer or laptop, and provides your USB thumb drives with extra protection, so they won’t get damaged early, which in turn can lead to data loss.
Here’s the summary of features of this product:
- Sturdy plastic hub with four easily accessible USB ports.
- Flexible TPE rubber neck, with 360-degree mobility.
- Built-in cord management, with four anchors to corral your cables.
- Easily transportable – just wrap up your USB cables and go!
- Dimensions: W34mm x L142mm x H24mm (height expands to 36mm to manage more cable)
If you want to see more options, you can also check out the Quirky Powercurl here.
Flash drives are dead cheap nowadays and as easy to come by as hay in a haystack. Poor analogy aside, USB thumb drives might be considered expendables but the data they contain are definitely not. So how do you weed out the reliable drives from other run-of-the-mill storage media? It’s all in the features. You would want something from a reputable brand and with extra features, solid security, and reliable performance – just like the new Lexar LJDSEP8GBASBNA JumpDrive Secure II Plus Flash Drive. This latest version shares the same advanced security software and features as the original JumpDrive Secure II but even improved through its innovative onboard capacity meter to experience ultimate convenience.
Every year, or maybe even less, new computer technologies hit the consumer market. Some are revolutionary and some are just plain marketing hype. The new USB 3.0 interface is part of the former; it introduced new ground breaking speeds and maintained compatibilities, ensuring that every USB device out there will be supported. Since this is a fairly new technology, not all motherboard come standard with USB 3.0 ports. If you want to take advantage of this new interface, there’s no need to rip apart your old PC and get a new motherboard. With a vacant PCI express slot, you can easily enjoy all the advantages of a USB 3.0 interface by using the LaCie USB 3.0 PCI Express Card.
