An endless stream of novelty USB drives has passed through these pages over the years, all with one thing in common - amusing, but still just a USB storage device. That's not the case with the Marco Leone USBKey.

Yes, it's main function is portable storage - see the image over the turn for the more traditional set-up - but add the rounded base and you can use your drive to play Subbuteo-style table football.

That alone will have me reaching into my pocket. How deep I'll have to reach I'm not sure - so far the USBKey is just a concept. But if we all show enough encouragement, I'm sure Marco Leone can be tempted to make the design a commercial item.

Find out more at the Marco Leone website

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