Victorinox Updates Offerings With SwissFlash
January 13, 2009 by Rico Mossesgeld
Filed under Announcements, CES
It apparently took them a while, but Victorinox—better known as the maker of Swiss Knives—recently featured the SwissFlash. Basically a pocket-sized gadget with traditional tools like a keyring and a blade, the SwissFlash also features a detachable 32GB flash drive, a laser pointer, and a Bluetooth remote for presentations.
A fitting high-tech combo, no doubt, which is why Victorinox decided to showcase this product during the recently-concluded CES 2009. Considering what you’ll get, the $330 price actually seems pretty reasonable. Check out the product page for more information and the list of variants.
(Photo and credit: Popgadget)
I thought of getting one since I first found about them a few years ago. You see, I’m the type to carry around a multi-tool / pocket knife and flashlight with me wherever I go, and I love the idea of carrying fewer items in my pocket.
Here’s the catch – since knives (probably even the knife included in that little gizmo) aren’t allowed on planes, you’re going to get a headache when you travel. You’re at the airport, and you’ve got your BT remote, flash drive, pointer, and whatnot on a little gadget that has a blade on it – it’s not allowed on the plane. Either you say goodbye to your gadget, or find a way to take the blades off your knife.
I don’t like either option, so I’ll stick with blade-free electronics.
They should build one without the blade…