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  • Computer programmer from Finland has lost finger replaced with USB drive (Freaky)

    03/18/2009 12:15:37 PM PDT · by Squidpup · 35 replies · 1,572+ views
    London Telegraph ^ | March 17, 2009 | London Telegraph
    Jerry Jalava has built a special prosthetic finger which contains computer storage for photos, movies and other useful files. While the prosthetic looks like a normal finger Jerry can peel it back from the 'nail' and plug it into the USB slot on his computer using it as an additional hard drive. ...snip... Using a traditional prosthetic finger Jerry has been able embed a 'USB key' - like the ones used in traditional flash drives - giving him the world's only two gigabyte finger. The finger is not permanently attached to his hand meaning it can be removed when plugged...