Lenovo has unveiled a rather unexpected USB flash drive with AMD branding onboard that features a skateboard design.
Lenovo Releases An AMD-Branded USB Flash Drive That Comes With Type-A & Type-C Connectors In A Unique Skateboard Design
The decision of Lenovo to employ a skateboard design enhances the practicality of inserting a USB, and secondly, it reduces stress as well. We are unaware of how Lenovo made that analogy, but it is probably a stress reducer for those who like to tinker with their stuff a lot.
In terms of the overall build quality, the USB flash drive comes with a 360° rotating interface which is made up of aluminium alloy that makes it much more sturdy and easy to access. You can also replace the shell of the USB as well if you seem to find the skateboard design unpleasant.
The Lenovo-AMD flash drive comes with two different USB types, a Type-A, and a Type-C connector, allowing users to attach a connection depending on what types of ports they have available on a particular device. The flash drive utilizes a USB 3.2 Gen1 standard with a maximum capacity of 128GB with data transfer speeds up to 400 MB/s. The flash drive utilizes exFAT as its primary file system.
In terms of the specifications, it is decent considering modern technology, but the primary focus here is on the flash drive's overall aesthetics and accessibility features which make it stand out from others. As for the pricing, the flash drive can be pre-ordered for 149 RMB or $21 US on the official Lenovo China webpage, however, it is expected to go on sale in the future as well. Global availability hasn't been revealed yet, but the product is probably confined to China based on the second product which carries the Xiaoxin "LEGION" branding.
About the author: Muhammad Zuhair is a hardware and technology reporter for Wccftech, specializing in the semiconductor industry and the complex interplay between technology, manufacturing, and geopolitics. His coverage focuses on the corporate strategies and technological roadmaps of industry giants like TSMC, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Intel. Zuhair's expertise lies in deconstructing complex topics such as fabrication nodes (e.g., 2nm process), the economic impact of policies like the CHIPS Act, and the strategic development of AI infrastructure from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel.
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