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Flash drives * innovations in data storage and perhaps……….. * innovations in fashion?! Caroline Bledsoe, Chair CCFIT (Campus Council for IT), Fall 2005 UC Davis, Davis CA 95616-8627. Technology “Innovations” “Portable storage of electronic information” Floppy disks 1.4 MB
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Flash drives * innovations in data storage and perhaps……….. * innovations in fashion?! Caroline Bledsoe, Chair CCFIT (Campus Council for IT), Fall 2005 UC Davis, Davis CA 95616-8627
Technology “Innovations” “Portable storage of electronic information” Floppy disks 1.4 MB Zip disks 100 MB CD disks 650 MB DVD disks 4.7 GB to 18 GB Flash drives 128 MB and up to ~4 GB
Flash drives (also called USB drives) Used to be sold only by computer stores Now………they are available everywhere, from discount stores to online markets A recent newspaper ad (Dec 2005): “Target-exclusive USB drives make for stylish gifts!”
Flash drives as fashion accessories
Flash drives as “mini audio players”, ‘mp3’ format
Flash Drives As Earrings
Not just for humans… Caroline’s cat “Rumsey” keeps his flash drive handy – when relaxing or or walking!
Swiss Army Knife with Flash drive (note: not airline friendly)
Flash drive For Active Sports “Blue Water” Flash drive Is impact and water resistant
Leather-covered Executive Flash Drive
Cup Warmer With Built-in USB Drive