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The most expensive 16 gigabytes on the planet: The MNEMOSYNE USB cube
If your USB storage tastes lean toward the high-end of style and price then the new MNEMOSYNE 16-gigabyte USB storage cube may be the device for you. Created by Italy-based designers Toshi Satoji and Katsuya Masaki, each black cube is constructed with a unique puzzle pattern and carved from a single block of aluminum.
In order to use the USB key you need to completely disassemble the puzzle-like cube to find the USB key in the center, and then re-assemble it when finished. In addition to honing your puzzle skills, an additional hurdle will have to be overcome in the form of the device's price tag — 1,000,000 yen ($10,442)! You can find out more about the most expensive 16GB in the world here.
Via IT Media
By Spitan at 5:31 AM ON 07/01/09
So it looks like an art piece, but it is really a complicated puzzle guarding a 16 gig storage drive.
So the real question here is if it is worth 10 grand to have a place to hide your p0rn files...
Just sayin....
By zJames at 5:30 PM ON 07/01/09
I already have this puzzle in wooden form... Could have been more creative with the design.
By Rico at 4:46 AM ON 07/02/09
The puzzle in its wooden form is different, since you can rotate/slide at the end of each 3 blocks. This puzzle has only 5 rotatable pieces vs 9 of the wooden cube. This means (I think) that it reduces the number of possible combinations, making this puzzle easier to solve. While the wooden puzzle was rather simple, this is even more simple. Although it is very original, paying $10,442 for a safe without a lock is too expensive in my opinion.
By JOhnnyMac at 12:14 PM ON 07/02/09
Wow that is absolutely amazing. Way cool`1
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By afansaad at 12:19 PM ON 07/02/09
It looks to me as a great art
By JOhnnyMack at 12:22 PM ON 07/02/09
Wow, no friggin way dude, That is WAY cool!
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By Cougar Magnum at 12:24 PM ON 07/02/09
Sweet! Just ordered it! Can't wait for it to get here!
By Auto Parts for Brains at 12:26 PM ON 07/02/09
If this was plated in gold or at least platinum, it would have justified the price tag. This would have been a good idea if the puzzle was any more unique or secure or if the device had more storage. 16 Gig is already small by today's standards and with that price, one can already buy a couple of really high end notebook computers.
By biker dude at 12:38 PM ON 07/02/09
it better come with a manual...
By quiggles at 2:29 PM ON 07/02/09
I don't get the "carved from a single block of aluminum" part. It's not a peice of wood! It's a man made block, so why would it matter?
By zeehsix at 4:07 PM ON 07/02/09
they probably meant “cnc milled”, which is like carving metal,
By power at 3:16 AM ON 07/03/09
I solve this puzzle in less then 5 minutes .wtf
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