I admit to nerding out over strange things, mostly fonts and high resolution image files, but with the advent of the USB flash drive came my most unusual digital obsession. Like anything else it started with one, then a pair, and after 3 (as you all know) you are a collector. I find it a remarkably good way to backup files (it helps me justify acquiring more) and it really makes so many things portable. Right now I'm working on sorting Excel databases for the upcoming election and having it on a portable drive makes working on it at odd moments so much easier. I never have to say, "Oh hell, it's on the store computer" or vice versa with the iMac at home. (Before you ask, I already have a DropBox. It's not the same thing.)So when did I turn the corner and realize I had a whole honking bunch of these things? Shortly after the umpteenth time of rooting about in my purse to fish out the right one, I determined it would be a good idea to have them all in ONE place. These little zip bags are easy to make so I whipped one right up. It wasn't until I started loading it with all my drives and dongles that it kind of hit me I might have a problem. For almost 10 minutes I was convinced of it, but then it passed. I have three part-time jobs (not including the store) and organization is a must. I worry less now about losing information or computer failure or being hit by a bus - all my replacement needs is the correct USB drive for that job/subject.
I have gotten past the point of swooning at the sight of USB sushi, USB Angry Birds or USB any other bizarre types, but if the price is right and the capacity is impressive I have been known to bite. After all, how could you resist this?
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