SanDisk Cruzer Contour USB Flash Drive

Say hello to the Cruzer Contour USB flash drive from SanDisk, a sleek-looking portable drive offering blazing speeds while emulating a fashion accessory at the same time. The glossy black top and silver metallic body enhance its look and feel, setting it apart from the usually dull flash drives.

The Cruzer Contour is available in capacities of 4GB and 8GB. The USB connector slides out of the device when the top is flicked back and forward. SanDisk claims an 18MB/sec write speed and 25MB/sec read speed. The drive also supports ReadyBoost feature in Windows Vista.

Thanks to U3 technology, you can even run apps off the USB drive. Free bundled software on the Cruzer Contour include Skype, CruzerSync (SanDisk's data sync program) and SignupShield Passwords (password manager). For security, AES hardware encryption is available

Available in the US, it will hit Asian markets in July and Europe in August.