UM-Bot Posted March 22, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 22, 2009 A computer programmer from Finland who lost one of his fingers in a motorcycle accident has opted to replace it with a USB drive built in to a special prosthetic finger. The connector for the device is concealed inside the fingernail and can be hidden away when not in use. Could this pave the way for other enhancements to prosthetic devices in the future ?"A computer programmer from Finland who lost his ring finger in a motorcycle accident has had it replaced with a USB drive. 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. "View: Full Article | Source: The Telegraph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Enchanter Posted March 22, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Somehow, this seems a little freaky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Eagle Posted March 22, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 22, 2009 yes, i can see it now: Finger linking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louie Posted March 22, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 22, 2009 thats the Finns for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyQLink Posted March 22, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Fickle Finger of Fate! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Greenman Posted March 22, 2009 #6 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I got to send this to my friend he just cut off his middle finger in a chop saw. They are going to try to reattach it, but maybe he would rather have something more useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuronin Posted March 22, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Weird choice but I like it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malakthrin Posted March 22, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) yes, i can see it now: Finger linking good. Can I insert my finger into your USB drive? Edited March 22, 2009 by Malakthrin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet The Ripperologist Posted March 22, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Oooh, I want one! Wonder what else you can get attached to your fingers...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Danger Posted March 22, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 22, 2009 what a brilliant idea if i get my finger cut off, im gonna replace it with something useful like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbloodmoon Posted March 22, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Why does the theme song for Inspector Gadget run through my mind right now. Go Go Gadget USB drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobolds Posted March 22, 2009 #12 Share Posted March 22, 2009 this is not at level of freaky anymore. this is disgusting. i always carry a thumb drive for backup my work. now what should i do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trolololol Posted March 22, 2009 #13 Share Posted March 22, 2009 If it's just the finger, then there can't be much extension cord to go with it. Meaning he'd need to be constantly holding his arm awkwardly up or down to the USB port while transferring files. Highly not useful lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A M A G A M I E Posted March 22, 2009 #14 Share Posted March 22, 2009 This is amazing and yet very intelligent. If I loose a finger, I'll do something similar to this and thus, will save me lots of money. I've lost three USB drives so far in the past 2 years. Great way to keep it safe. Also, I see cyber genetics becoming more likely, if that is the right term to use. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schizoidwoman Posted March 22, 2009 #15 Share Posted March 22, 2009 If I loose a finger, I'll do something similar to this and thus, will save me lots of money. I've lost three USB drives so far in the past 2 years. Great way to keep it safe. See, every cloud has a silver lining in these credit-crunching times. I like the way you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowSot Posted March 22, 2009 #16 Share Posted March 22, 2009 It'd be more appropriate if he lost his thumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelican_Eel Posted March 22, 2009 #17 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Oh, another member to a club of a woman with an artificial mermaid tail instead of legs and a man with a camera instead of his eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firearchdruid Posted March 22, 2009 #18 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Whats he going to do when that technology is dead and no longer used? Well I guess he will just have to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Eagle Posted March 22, 2009 #19 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schizoidwoman Posted March 22, 2009 #20 Share Posted March 22, 2009 He should've gone for a Swiss army knife fingertip instead, so he would always be safe in the knowledge that he could repair a golf divot or clean a horse's hoof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hill Posted March 22, 2009 #21 Share Posted March 22, 2009 "what have you got in finger?" "bout 50 gig's of porn" "Same here" "Why, have you got an artificial USB finger too? " "A what?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Eagle Posted March 23, 2009 #22 Share Posted March 23, 2009 It kinda gives a whole new meaning to the term 'pull your finger out your as.. port and get some work done'. My cousin Luigi worked off shore. Halfway into his shift, he calls his wife... Honey don't worry, I'm ok, an accident occurred, my finger was cut off. She yells, ''The whole finger!?'' ''NO, NO, the one right next to it''. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanica Posted March 23, 2009 #23 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I got to send this to my friend he just cut off his middle finger in a chop saw. They are going to try to reattach it, but maybe he would rather have something more useful.your a kind and thoughtful friend Darkwind.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanica Posted March 23, 2009 #24 Share Posted March 23, 2009 ..your awesome Rebel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Demon Posted March 23, 2009 #25 Share Posted March 23, 2009 only 2GB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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