# Unlocking Flash Drives The byAMT Cle USB Unlocks the Secrets to Your Computer By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byamt-cle-usb References: [notcot](http://www.notcot.com/archives/2010/12/byamt-cle-usb.php) & [buyamt](http://www.buyamt.com/product/clé-usb-black) Unlock the secrets to your computer with the byAMT Cle USB. Absolutely adorable, it is a [flash drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-pi-flash-drive) shaped like an [old-fashioned key](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-wallet). As a [3D printed creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esc-keys), the byAMT Cle USB would definitely make a great gift for a computer addict like myself (hint hint, nudge nudge). With 2GB of memory, the byAMT Cle USB is priced at $50. That might seem a little steep at first, but with its cute design and great packaging, I'm sure a lot of people will be lining up to get this one. A 4GB version will soon be available. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3D Printing in Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of 3D printing in creating unique and customizable consumer electronic products. - **Novelty USB Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market unique USB devices with novel designs that appeal to specific consumer niches. - **Creative Packaging for Tech Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative and aesthetically pleasing packaging for tech accessories, enhancing consumer experiences and driving sales. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate 3D printing technology into the manufacturing process of consumer electronic devices, enabling customization and reduced production costs. - **Gift and Novelty Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the growing market demand for unique and creative USB devices by developing and marketing a range of innovative novelty products. - **Packaging Design and Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize innovative and eco-friendly materials and designs in the packaging of tech accessories to differentiate products and attract consumer attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Object-Resembling USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-1.md) - [Ruggedly Encrypted USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encrypted-usb-drive.md) - [Data-Protecting USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nukii.md) - [Dedicated Encryption Storage Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexar-jumpdrive-fingerprint-f35-pro.md) - [Laptop-Fitted USB Stick Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-antoine.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-discovery-flash-drives.md) - [Secure Encrypted SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchlock-unlocks-drives.md) - [Bird-Shaped USB Flash Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinge.md) - [Ironclad Encryption Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kingston-ironkey-vault-privacy-50.md)