# Granny Smith Tunes Japanese Company Launches USB Beatles Box Collection By wang fangqing/ Frances Wang | Published 2010-02-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-beatles-box References: [itechmetro](http://www.itechmetro.com/family/content/994) & [hmv.co.jp](http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/news/article/911090068/) It seems the Beatles and Apple—or apples—have quite a connection. Shortly after Apple introduced a specially designed Beatles bag for the MacBook last September, a Japanese company released an apple-shaped USB Beatles Box. But no, it’s not just a boring MP3 player as you may think. Instead, it’s a 100 percent, awesome music collection of songs from the legendary band. With a 16GB memory, the adorable Granny Smith has 14 songs including ‘Help!,’ ‘Yellow Submarine’ and ‘Let it Be,’ as well as some rare old pictures. With 3 million copies available worldwide, the world’s first USB Beatles Box hit the market in last December with a price tag of 38,740 yen ($428 USD). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **USB Music Collections:** The release of the apple-shaped USB Beatles Box highlights the trend of music collections in unique and portable USB formats. - **Nostalgic Music Merchandise:** The popularity of the USB Beatles Box reflects a trend of consumers seeking nostalgic music merchandise that combines classic music with modern technology. - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** The limited availability of the USB Beatles Box demonstrates the trend of collectors seeking out exclusive and rare music-related items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Merchandise:** The release of USB music collections like the apple-shaped USB Beatles Box presents opportunities for the music merchandise industry to create unique and appealing products for consumers. - **Technology and Entertainment:** The combination of music and technology in the USB Beatles Box opens up innovative opportunities for the technology and entertainment industries to collaborate and create immersive music experiences. - **Collectibles and Memorabilia:** The limited edition USB Beatles Box showcases the potential for the collectibles and memorabilia industry to create valuable and sought-after music-related items that appeal to collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rock Band-Honoring Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beatles-x-crocs-classic-clog.md) - [Music-Honoring Shirt Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eton-1.md) - [Singer-Honoring Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ob4-speaker.md) - [Iconic Rock Band-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beatles-collection.md) - [Icon-Shaped USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive.md) - [Pocket-Sized Beat Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylophone-beat.md) - [Nostalgic Tech-Themed Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-macintosh.md) - [Mod Band-Honoring Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akila-blackbird-x-the-beatles.md) - [Nostalgic Watch-Fitting Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod-1.md)