USB Swiss Army Knife

"It was bound to happen. Given that you can buy a Victorinox Swiss Army Knive with just about every gadget known to man, from horse-hoof awl to Hubble Space Telescope lens polisher, it's no real surprise that the company - in association with flash memory outfit Swissbit - is now offering cutting tools plus USB flash memory stick."

First, let's check the date... nope, it's not April 1st yet.

Second, what do most people do with a Swiss Army Knife? Take it hiking, camping, etc? Not exactly a prime environment for requiring a USB memory stick. Ok, so maybe those, um, how can I put this kindly - dorks? - out there who carry little tools in belt-pouches around with them wherever they go will salivate at the thought, but I fail to see the wisdom of combining a tool which is by definition made to be abused in all sorts of harsh situations with a tool which is by definition fragile and electrically sensitive.

Posted: 3/11/2004 10:25:30 AM

Link: theregister.co.uk

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