# $600 Custom USBs 8MG 18k Gold Memory Stick By Tinkalicious | Published 2008-10-30 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jump-drive-goes-for-the-gold References: [news.cnet](http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10077675-1.html) & [supertalent](http://www.supertalent.com/) With the economic recession upon us, the timing of the release of his golden gadget could be a little off. The necessity of an 18 carat solid gold jump drive is questionable, but then [avian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credor-goldfeather-tourbillon-gbcf999), who are we to ask why? From Super Talent Technology, the limited edition 8MG [18k gold usb drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wd-my-passport-ultra) comes with a [solid gold key chain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-figure), the option of your company logo or name etched free of charge, and a black jewelry box to keep it safe in. Pre-orders are required, and you only have to part with $599 to be the coolest and swankiest geek on the block! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Custom Usbs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore customizable USB options for businesses to enhance brand identity and marketing. - **Luxury Tech Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop luxurious and high-end tech accessories to cater to affluent consumers. - **Personalized Corporate Gifts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create personalized and premium corporate gifts to strengthen client relationships and brand loyalty. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate luxury materials and designs into tech products to target high-end consumers. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with tech companies to create fashionable tech accessories and merge style with functionality. - **Promotional Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer unique and customized promotional USBs that can be branded and used as marketing tools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ruggedly Encrypted USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encrypted-usb-drive.md) - [Object-Resembling USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-1.md) - [Gilded Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-xt-ultimate-design-gold-dragon.md) - [Bird-Shaped USB Flash Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinge.md) - [Playful Crayon USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-crayola-usbc.md) - [Luxe Gold-Plated Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldplated-iphone-15-pro.md) - [Bug-Inspired Portable SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetle-x31.md) - [Skeletal Celebratory Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-skeleton-hard-disk.md) - [Modern Aluminum USB Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitlounge.md)