Generic-looking flash sticks serve their purpose, but they’re difficult to spot, easy to lose and, let’s face it, rather dull. Here’s our pick of six sticks that will add a touch of quirk to your office space.
1. Slick
Although only a concept at this point, the Tuvie Designs flashstick is a sexy, high-tech gadget. The small display located at the back of the device shows the drive’s capacity, and the status of used and remaining space. www.tuvie.com
2. Retro
Harking back to childhood days, these Lego flashdrives are not only functional when inserted into your computer, but are also made to scale and can therefore be customised when other Lego blocks are stuck on. They’re available in the original Lego colours of black, blue, green, yellow and red. shop.lego.com
3. Natural
These wooden USB sticks from OOOMS are made to stand out from their natural environment of computers and office equipment. The sticks are picked from the woods in Holland and individually selected for their shape. Each stick is made by hand. www.oooms.nl
4. Dual purpose
Love the sound of the harmonica? The FlashHarp is the musical marriage of convenience and soul – a 2GB flash stick with instruction kit and all that’s also a basic harmonica. Perfect for the musically inclined. www.etsy.com
5. Clever
Ma Yi Xuan’s smart stick can be plugged into your computer on both sides, avoiding the damage that’s caused when you shove your normal USB in the wrong way. www.tumblr.com/tagged/ma+yi+xuan
6. Fun
Bonanza banana flashsticks add a splash of fun. Peel the lid off and the fruity flash will create a talking point around your PC. Made by a company called Hantat, the flash drive comes with storage of up to 8GB. With its rubber cover, it looks good enough to nibble on… www.hantat.com
