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  Anth[]y

  14 years ago

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  I think it represents an improvement on USB data storage form factors more than an improvement on the paperclip: attaching a digital copy of something to a printed copy may offer some improvements in backup and filing systems.
  
  But I've got to agree with the above posts - compared to a paperclip it still offers less in simplicity and versatility. And depending on what was once on those 2 or 4 Gbs of data are (personal information? customer database? final draft CAD files?), a stick that wasn't properly formated and was used as a paperclip "because it could be" is a step backwards.

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  mmblah

  14 years ago

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  Especially meta as a commentary on infoglut.
  
  Suppose the Clip-it, as constituted, actually did the "clipping" job well (not clear that it does), used a minimum of materials and manufacturing processes (gold flash-plating? epoxy amides and waste?), etc., and became as ubiquitous as the wire original.
  
  How do you find /the one/ that has the information you stored that you /need/?
  
  You're reaching for something, hipstomp. Know what it is? If it's hipness, I'm thinking your reach exceeded your grasp.

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  paul

  14 years ago

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  paperclip is still more useful.
  it can be bent and fashioned into many things, for example, a sim card remover for an iphone.
  and how am i supposed to clean a pipe with this?
  
  frivolity aside, neat product, limited usefulness. the beauty of the paperclip is that it can be used to death and thrown away without much remorse.
  
  when i can get 30 of these for 1.99, i'll be interested.

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