Attention flashpackers! IBM and Microsoft/Novell are giving away USB flash drives. More than handy for transferring files or downloading travel photos, you can smartly use your portable storage to save a copy of your passport’s first page, your emergency contact sheet, or extra passport-sized photos safely until needed.
- IBM: 512MB (solar) key, comes loaded with information about reducing energy costs using IBM systems
- Microsoft/Novell: 2GB USB bracelet, comes loaded with information on Linux/Microsoft interoperability
Register, wait, delete and enjoy!
Hi, I couldn’t find the Microsoft/Novell one despite poking around in the site given… has the offer ended?
firebird, it appears that they have removed the link (you’ll note the address I link to instead takes you only to the site’s front page).
I found the page cached in Google here. You can try filling out the form anyway, but I am guessing that the page’s disappearance suggests they have no more USB bracelets to distribute.
Thanks.. I guess a 2GB USB freebie is too good to be true for long!
Yeah, that’s what we were thinkin’ too!
My husband and I leave on September 30th to backpack to various countries around the world for a year or so.
He just published a post on USB Flash Drives this morning. http://www.nomadbackpackers.com
We would love to have other opinions, ideas, encouragement, advice, helpful tips, and more left as comments.
Thanks,
Natalie
Useful info on running Skype from a flash drive on the road. Thanks Natalie!