Here's a new twist on things: a so-called boutique USB flash drive tailored for Vista ReadyBoost  -  the Handy Steno AH421  from Apacer. It features the world's first blade-shaped design, and can perfectly snuggle up to your PC or laptop anytime everywhere.

Not very flash or fancy but very useful nonetheless!

Check the details below. 

Press Release
 
 
Sydney , Australia -  03 September 2007 - A "boutique" USB flash drive was born.  Apacer Technology Inc, a global leader in memory modules and digital storage, today announced the new Handy Steno AH421, a USB flash drive  that can embed in a notebook or PC. With the world's first blade-shaped design, its revolutionary adaptor can perfectly fit with Personal computer or Notebook, and allows user to carry Notebook everywhere without pulling it out. Also AH421 can swivel 180 degree for user's convenience, and prevents the USB body part from blocking other socket. Moreover, high performance AH421 supports Windows Vista ReadyBoost to improve computer's responsiveness significantly. Combining perfect technology, user-friendly design and high concept style, AH421 offers the simply best solution to upgrade your computer in Windows Vista.
 
According to Apacer's Product Director, C.K. Chang, " AH421 is a new generation USB flash dive specially cut for Windows Vista ReadyBoost. The new ReadyBoost solution allows Vista users  to enhance computer's performance by simply using USB flash drive. AH421 is the only Handy Steno could perfectly fit with laptop or PC. The user can embed AH421 in PC or notebook all the time, and never worry how to store USB or lose it. It provides both the time saving and easy carrying solution, especially for the professional and business portability needs."  This innovative design, blade-sharped idea made AH421 become the world first USB flash drive that can be embedded in PC anytime everywhere. 

The fashionable slim shape and mirror-like finish give AH421 a timeless stylish look, and make it become the perfect match for all kinds of computers. In addition, AH421 is attached with red Apacer flag, it helps user to pull USB flash drive from computer easily. The soft flag could adapt to all kinds of environment, being for USB use or safekeeping. Most important of all, AH421 is one of the fast high-speed flash drive, and its data transfer speed reaches 17 MB per second. Beyond standard performance, AH421 is the best design for Windows Vista Readyboost solution. 
 
Product Summary
 
Manufacturer: Apacer
Produce Name: Handy Steno AH421
Highlight: 180 degree swivel design without blocking other USB ports or expansion slots, supports Vista Ready Boost
RRP: $85 for 4GB (Capacities also available in 1GB and 2GB)
Product Link: http://ap.apacer.com/ap/products/Handy_Steno_AH421.htm
Website for publication: http://www.bluechipit.com.au
 
Windows Vista
Windows Vista is Microsoft's brand new computer operating system used on personal computers, including home and business desktops, notebook, and Tablet PCs.It was released worldwide to the general public on January 30, 2007 and is going to replace the Windows XP system in future years. Vista contains hundreds of new features; including new visual style dubbed Windows Aero. It aims to improve the security, felixibility, and flash memory efficiency management of computer operating system. Windows Vista is gong to lead all the computer users to experience a better and more reliable new operation.

ReadyBoost
ReadyBoost is one of the Vista's revolutionary new features. It aims to boost computer system performance by using flash memory device like USB drive. When a compatible device is plugged in, ReadyBoost also provides reliable encrypted protection of the data stored on it. Combing the EMD and Super Fetch technology, ReadyBoost could help Vista system runing faster, stronger, and much more efficient.