The LEGO USB Thumb Drive

By John Vinson
Expert Author
Article Date: 2011-03-15

The hype has started, and now it's only a matter of time before we see how popular the 2GB LEGO USB thumb drive can get. While 2GB might be seen as small in comparison to industry standards, the form factor itself is the true genius behind the product.

The product is a perfect replica of a LEGO figure, only with a secret. You can separate him at the waist, and the top half is reveals to be a USB drive. As of now there is only the standard figurine available. However, with the wide ranging popularity of the LEGO brand, we will hopefully be getting different models in the future.

The drive has a keychain attachment, so it has an option for portability. Reviews of the product have been positive for the most part. A few reviewers have been complaining of the potential for damage when removing the drive from the case or computer.

The USB storage device is $24.99, and the product page has this listed as the features for the product:

- Store and share your MP3s, photos, games, documents and personal files

- Save up to 2 GB of information

- Hi-speed

- Compatible with Mac and PC

Looking at the product from a technical standpoint, there are certainly larger capacities and more cost effective options on the market. However, none of them will be style liked the classic LEGO mini-figure.

About the Author:
John is a staff writer for WebProNews.