# Two-Faced Flash Drives Switch Between Personal Files With the Quirky Split Stick USB By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quirky-split-stick-usb References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/quirky-split-stick-usb-flash-drive.htm) & [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/products/101-Split-Stick-USB-Drive) Looking through numerous files in your [flash drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-pi-flash-drive) can be problematic, which is why the Quirky Split Stick USB is the ideal solution. As its name implies, files can be split into two different sections via [retractable USB inserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-usb) on either side. So whether you want to access personal or public files, you simply flick the switch to make it happen. The Quirky Split Stick USB comes in an [8GB capacity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x2-max-portable-ssd) (4GB on both sides) and is available for purchase. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dual-mode Flash Drives:** Opportunity for flash drive manufacturers to develop dual-mode devices that can switch between personal and public files. - **Retractable USB Inserts:** Opportunity for technology companies to create flash drives with retractable USB inserts that allow for easy separation of files. - **Multi-partition Flash Drives:** Opportunity for flash drive companies to design devices with multiple partitions, enabling users to store and access different types of files separately. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for technology manufacturers to produce flash drives with split capabilities. - **Data Storage and Security:** Opportunity for data storage and security companies to provide solutions for managing and organizing files on split flash drives. - **Consumer Electronics Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for retailers to offer dual-mode flash drives with retractable USB inserts to cater to customers' file organization needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Object-Resembling USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-1.md) - [Icon-Shaped USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive.md) - [Playful Crayon USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-crayola-usbc.md) - [Dedicated Encryption Storage Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexar-jumpdrive-fingerprint-f35-pro.md) - [Record-Setting Compact Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-fit-usb-c.md) - [Laptop-Fitted USB Stick Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-antoine.md) - [Ruggedly Encrypted USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encrypted-usb-drive.md) - [Modern Aluminum USB Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitlounge.md) - [Data-Protecting USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nukii.md)