If you’re increasingly confused, frustrated, and mistrustful of cloud computing, StormFly may be a perfect solution for you. The device, currently a Kickstarter project, is a secure, fully functioning operating system on a super-fast USB 3.0 wristband.
Bootable from a PC or Mac, StormFly bypasses the host computer’s operating system completely, so you won’t have to change any settings or worry about leaving a trace of your activity. It’s like being able to turn any available computer into your computer for as long as you need it.
StormFly is worn as a wristband until it's needed.
Perfect for students, entrepreneurs, business people, and anyone who spends a lot of time on the go, StormFly is also an inexpensive alternative to providing school children with laptops and tablets for enhanced classroom learning.
Stormfly contains an open-source Linux-based operating system, and its creators are working with leading SSD drive chipset manufacturers to ensure that the gadget can withstand the endless read/write actions required to run an operating system. Additionally, the housing around StormFly’s USB chip is reinforced so that it will not bend under the pressure of constant plugging and unplugging.
Stormfly plugs into most modern 64bit computers
For the security conscious, StormFly has an industry-standard 128-bit encryption, allowing you to access private data anywhere without worry. The device is also supported by an optional automatic back up service, which allows the company to replace the drive within 24 hours if it’s lost or stolen. The creators estimate that back up service will cost about $20/year, and the device will work with or without the service.
First-generation StormFlys will be 16 Gbytes—with 8 Gbytes storing the OS and files, 4 Gbytes storing the user’s home, and 4 Gbytes reserved for a shared folder. A limited number of high-level Kickstarter backers are also being offered a 32-Gbyte version with 12 Gbytes for the OS and 10 Gbytes each for the home and shared folders.
For more information about StormFly, visit their Kickstarter page.
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