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NEWS: Evangelion Entry Plug USB Drives in Japan


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britannicamoore



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:05 am Reply with quote
Ooh I want one. I wonder if it would work on an american computer....or do usbs not work that way?
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LordPrometheus





PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:04 am Reply with quote
USB is USB, so yes, it would work on an American computer. I want one of these so bad. Very Happy
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BleuVII



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:05 am Reply with quote
USB = Universal Serial Bus. Emphasis on the Universal. American computers will have no problem.

Well, I guess after the Lancelot Ignition Key and the Gurren Lagann (sp?) Drill, this is the next logical step. I can totally see some crazy otaku booting his OS from this USB Plug and pretending like he has a spiritual link with his computer because of it.
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Rolando_jose



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:32 am Reply with quote
I think its too expensive for a 2Gb USB, 37 bucks, for that money i can get a 4 to 8 gb.... it wont be an entry plug, but then again, Im not that fan.



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enurtsol



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:33 am Reply with quote
BleuVII wrote:
USB = Universal Serial Bus. Emphasis on the Universal. American computers will have no problem.


Heh, most computer standards are developed by American companies. It's an area where America leads.


BleuVII wrote:

Well, I guess after the Lancelot Ignition Key and the Gurren Lagann (sp?) Drill, this is the next logical step. I can totally see some crazy otaku booting his OS from this USB Plug and pretending like he has a spiritual link with his computer because of it.


How about USB drives for shows like Hand Maid May? Laughing


Rolando_jose wrote:
I think its too expensive for a 2Gb USB, 37 bucks, for that money i can get a 4 to 8 gb.... it wont be an entry plug, but then again, Im not that fan.


You could even get 16gb flash drives for that price. A 2gb flash drive could cost you only US$10. They're making a hefty profit over the fans' exuberance.
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Vicserr



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:27 am Reply with quote
Yup, you'll be overpaying for the coolness factor...you can get 2 gig USB drives for less than that or 8 to 16 Gigs for that price... Confused
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hikaru004



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:42 am Reply with quote
It's a sad thing to see fans being taken advantage of this badly. Look at all these nice flash drives for less money than the EVA product.
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Axle911



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:44 am Reply with quote
I love EVA as much as the next guy, but that really looks like a tampon
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enurtsol



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:20 am Reply with quote
Axle911 wrote:
I love EVA as much as the next guy, but that really looks like a tampon


Don't give them any more USB-rechargeable wireless vibrating ideas!
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penguintruth



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:30 am Reply with quote
Pretty cool. I would get it if it weren't so unreasonably priced. Then again, I don't know if I would use it seriously, or just hang onto it as a collector's item. It's why I don't normally buy everyday objects that have been costumized for a fandom.
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Kyogissun



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:11 pm Reply with quote
Sorry, I still find the Lancelot Key and Core Drill USB drive replica's oh so much cooler.
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Larske



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 2:22 pm Reply with quote
Axle911 wrote:
I love EVA as much as the next guy, but that really looks like a tampon


I was thinking the exact same thing, it looks like a tampon ^^

Next product from Gainax: entry plug tampons ^^
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Spotlesseden



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 3:28 pm Reply with quote
Rolando_jose wrote:
I think its too expensive for a 2Gb USB, 37 bucks, for that money i can get a 4 to 8 gb.... it wont be an entry plug, but then again, Im not that fan.



it's not about how much GBs. People buy it for the desgin. Company has to pay loyalty to use that design.
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abynormal



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 5:20 pm Reply with quote
hikaru004 wrote:
It's a sad thing to see fans being taken advantage of this badly. Look at all these nice flash drives for less money than the EVA product.


That page makes me sad. Just a few years ago I had to pay fifty bucks for a 500-meg usb drive. Now I can get 8 for less than thirty dollars >Sad

As others have pointed out, the price comes from the license, not the product itself. And yes, I also think it looks like a tampon O.o;
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Grico



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:27 pm Reply with quote
Looks kinda of cool. I would buy it if it was cheaper and easily purchased. The idea of a Hand Maid May one sounds sketchy and intriguing at the same time.
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