Verbatim and Scosche are introducing special USB drives that are shorter and are ones that you can leave in the radio without worrying about inviting damage. Most USB drives protrude 1 to 2 inches from the car radio, laptop, or netbook, once plugged in.
Verbatim solves the in-car problem with its Store ‘n’ Go USB Car Audio drive, which holds 8GB and protrudes only 5mm. This USB drive comes to U.S. shores next month, after debuting in Europe last month. There is no word yet on U.S. pricing, but the European version sells for 18 euros, approximately $26.
Scosche is also planning a drive that will store 2GB and will protrude by a half inch maximum. There is no pricing or shipping date yet for their drive.
