Calvin Klein USB Sunglasses [Designer Shades with 4GB Flash Drive Built-In]

There’s something about the Calvin Klein USB sunglasses that has me both intrigued and rolling my eyes in disgust at the same time. On the one hand, they are pretty cool. They actually don’t look half bad and Calvin Klein has found a rather unique way to work technology into their product line. On the other hand, it is yet another USB flash drive that is disguised as something other than a flash drive. Ugh.

Available October 2009 for around $200, the Calvin Klein USB sunglasses include a built-in USB 4GB flash drive. Apparently, you remove the right arm and viola, instant data storage. I, for one, have had countless experiences of when I’ve been walking on the beach or hiking or just plain looking pimped in my shades, when I wished I could have had some way to conveniently access and store my digital media. How am I expected to look good, shield my eyes from harmful UVA/UVB rays, and transfer my files to my friend’s computer? Maybe Calvin Klein heard me.

There is one small design flaw (besides the flash drive in the sunglasses). You have to take off your shades to get to your data. What happens if you’re outside away from shade or stranded on a deserted island? Are you supposed to risk your eyesight for the sake of sharing a few MP3s with your girlfriend? I think not. Maybe if you get good at working with your eyes closed you can ignore that last warning. And maybe if your friends are truly friends they’ll ignore the fact that you have sunglasses with a USB flash drive built into them.