This Christmas tree inspired USB 2.0 flash drive comes with an 8GB storage capacity and the option to protect your files with an AES-256 bit hardware encryption.

Features:

• Durable Solid Rubber Casing with Bold Colors
• Custom Design Options Available with Nominal Tooling Fees
• Hot Plug and Play; Functions Like Another Hard Drive
• Supports Password Protection
• Supports AES-256bit Hardware Encryption (optional)
• No Driver Needed for Most OS (Windows 98SE Driver Available Online)
• LED Indicates Power, Busy
• More Than 10 Years Data Retention
• Capacity: 8 GB
• Interface: USB 2.0
• Dimension: 63.7 x 26.3 x 15 mm

The 8GB Christmas Tree USB Flash Drive is yours for $13.99 from meritline.com.

Merry Christmas!

(Via Chip Chick)

Hopefully, one day we will all be able to charge our precious gadgets using a beautiful bonsai tree inspired USB solar-cell charger like this one. The concept is created by Vivien Muller, a 22 year old designer from Paris, France.

The cords are hidden under the electronic tray and 54 tiny photovoltaic panels work together to store energy, so that you later can recharge your cell phone, MP3 player, PDA and any other handheld devices you might have.

See more photos of the Bonsai Tree Gadget Charger at Vivien Muller’s blog.

Via a bunch of great places around the web:

• Behance Network
• Dvice
• Everything USB
• Gadget Venue
• GetUSB
• Gizmodo
• Method Shop
• Notcot
• OhGizmo
• TechChee
• TechFresh
• Pocket-lint
• Yanko Design