Asus' MS71

We hear it's pretty tough being a gadget with an identity crisis, and unfortunately for Asus' MS71, it definitely feels that pain. Thankfully for consumers who aren't turned off by rectangular (or atypically slender) mice, at least it provides a bit of extra utility. Quite simply, the base of the critter snaps off to plug into any open USB port; from there, it enables what's left to function as a wireless mouse and allows users to store an undisclosed amount of files on the appendage. No word on pricing or availability, but unless you place absolutely no value on ergonomics, we'd probably look elsewhere.

Kingston 8GB DataTraveler II Plus

Kingston recently upped the ante by introducing their 8GB DataTraveler Plus II. Migo Edition USB Flash Drive. Its increased capacity makes the perfect solution for business professionals and consumer who need to share, store and transport large quantity of data. With the inclusion of Migo software, user can easily synchronize files and setting from their own desktops email, favorites, cookies, files and folders to keep data current. The password protected flash drive also allows users to view their desktop and access data om almost any PC. The driver's newest feature thought, is the Universal Mail Format which allows user to access email among different clients such as Windows Mail, Outlook, and Outlook Express.