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Data Storage Just Got Shinier, Sexier

by Jasmin Malik Chua, Jersey City, USA on 08.27.07
Fashion & Beauty (accessories)

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Personal data storage meets personal accoutrement with this heart-shape Swarovski-crystal-encrusted pendant—part of a new line by Philips and Swarovski known as Active Crystals. Not mere ornamentation, this necklace hides a password-protected USB flash drive with 1GB of memory, enough space for 1,000 photos or 250 songs.

One the plus side: You get a twofer that you are less likely to lose; also, Swarovski crystals are essentially glass, albeit glass treated with lead oxide.

On the other hand, something about this is just a leetle much, or are we just turning into fuddy-duddies in our dotage? ::Philips Swarovski

[via ThisNext]

Comments (7)

I hope it's expensive, so that it's got a good ecovalue :o)

jump to top Ewout [TypeKey Profile Page] says:

It's lovely, it could be data storage for life......except...1GB?? This will be an unloved paperweight within 5 years.

Perhaps manufacturers shouldn't try to make 'durable' products until the system it works within is 'mature'.

jump to top MY says:

This is treehugger worthy, why?

jump to top Anonymous says:

remind me......how is this green??
this is essentially another disposable consumer product.....albeit 1 that may still have a useful life as a pendant once its exceded its functional usefullness

jump to top matt says:

Being a two-for makes it green, huh? The least you could have done was use storage that looks green, like this: Backing up your Trash.

jump to top Preston says:

Really! Why does this belong on Treehugger? Now that Treehugger has sold itself to Discovery Channel are we to expect more posts like this? Is Swarovski a sponsor?

jump to top Eli says:

It's a joke people...Treehugger posting written with tongue firmly in cheek!

jump to top sjoied says:

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