In the fickle world of the tech enthusiast, where favourite gadgets come and go, the test of time is the only sure way for a device to prove its mettle. So we asked real gadget lovers to show us the products they can't live without.
Name
Simon Steward
Occupation
CIO of video production house
Location
London, England
WHY I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT MY
Seitic 500MB USB key
Why did you buy it?
To vacuum up and drop off digital media like photographs and my Outlook PST files [this is the format Outlook uses to archive email].
What does it do for you?
Almost any computer on the planet can read from these USB drives. They're incredibly portable, you could slip a handful of them into your pocket with no problems. When I move between computers it's the easiest way to make sure that I'm carrying an archive of all my email.
Would you recommend it to others? Why?
Everybody should have one, it should be legally enforced. I even bought my dad one. You have to remember to encrypt or password protect the data you have stored on them though. It's great that they're small, but it also makes them easier to misplace..jpg)
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Name
Simon Steward
What I do
CIO of video production house
Where I live
London, England
Outside Interests
Video editing
If you could design and create your ultimate product, what would it be?
A system that can track the location of all my physical possessions, such as car keys.
What tech insider secret do you find most useful?
Backup everything
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