SMART-VHS, A Futuristic Nostalgia (Retro Storage Drive)
"Now you can own this unique and innovative product: TAKARAJIMA Treasure Island "جزيرة الكنز" SMART-VHS. This VHS-shaped storage drive combines retro style with modern functionality and is available in capacities ranging from 16 GB to 512GB. Please note, no episodes or media content are included on this storage drive—you can store your own material."
SMART-VHS is storage device (flash drive) made of an upcycled VHS tape case to store all kind of digital data like movies, episodes, Shows, music, photos, & any type of digital media that can be viewed on computers.
It does not work in VCRs. All you need is a USB Type A cable to connect the SMART-VHS to a computer and start browsing and viewing the stored media.
this device that brings nostalgia to the people who collected VHS tapes in the golden era of the 80’s & 90’s.
Title of this SMART-VHS is Takarajim (1978) AKA: L'île au trésor / Skatte / Skattö / Schateiland/ Skatteøya / A Ilha do Tesouro/ La Isla del Tesoro/ Остров сокровищ / Die Schatzinsel /L'Isola del Tesoro / Aarre Saari / Wyspa Skarbów /
Takarajima (known as "Treasure Island") is a Japanese animated TV series that aired in 1978–1979. It is an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel Treasure Island, but with some modifications to the characters and storylines to make it unique to the anime format. The story follows a young boy named Jim Hawkins, who stumbles upon a treasure map after a mysterious sailor, Billy Bones, dies at the inn run by Jim’s family. The map points to a hidden treasure buried by the infamous pirate Captain Flint. Excited by the promise of adventure, Jim teams up with a local physician, Dr. Livesey, and a wealthy nobleman, Squire Trelawney, to embark on a journey to find the treasure. They commission a ship called the Hispaniola, captained by the stern yet reliable Captain Smollett. However, they are unaware that the crew they hire, led by the cunning and charismatic cook Long John Silver, has its own plans to claim the treasure. Silver, a former member of Flint’s crew, secretly manipulates the journey, and as they near the treasure island, tensions rise. The story unfolds with themes of adventure, betrayal, and friendship as Jim navigates the dangers of the high seas and the uncharted island. Jim's relationship with Long John Silver becomes central to the narrative, forming a complex mix of mutual respect and distrust.
Why the SMART-VHS Retro Storage Drive?
- SMART-VHS stands for Smart Video Housing System.
- Unique Innovation: a VHS Shaped Retro Storage Flash Drive, Made from actual up-cycled videotape.
- Custom Design: Ideal for hobbyists and collectors of movies & series who seek distinction, with a special cover that turns the tape into a masterpiece adding charm to your library.
- Perfect Gift: For fans of series, movies, and TV shows, it combines nostalgia with modernity.
- Easy to Use: Connects easily with just one cable to computers and smart TVs without the need for traditional VCRs.
- Internal Lighting: The tape comes with an internal lighting feature, making it a stunning decorative piece that adds an aesthetic touch to any space.
- Multiple Storage Capacities: Available in various storage sizes, allowing you to store hundreds of high-quality episodes on a single SMART-VHS Cassette.
Features of this SMART-VHS
- Description: VHS-shaped retro storage drive.
- Storage Capacities: Choose from various capacities ranging from 16 GB to 512 GB. Each capacity comes at a different price. The drive is formatted with a FAT32 or ExFAT file system by default. Please note that flash drives are advertised with their total capacity, but the usable space is usually less due to formatting overhead. A file system is necessary to organize and manage stored data, which reduces the available capacity. Hidden Partitions: In some cases, manufacturers create hidden partitions for recovery tools or pre-installed software, which can further reduce user-accessible space. Please Note - Formatting Overhead: Flash drives must be formatted with a file system (like FAT32, NTFS, etc.), which takes up some space. This formatting is necessary to organize and manage stored data, but it reduces the available capacity. So the USB flash drives typically have slightly less usable storage than their advertised size due to formatting and system file structures. Here’s the approximate actual usable space for each capacity:
- 16GB → ~14.5GB
- 32GB → ~29GB
- 64GB → ~58GB
- 128GB → ~119GB
- 256GB → ~238GB
- 512GB → ~476GB
These values can vary depending on the file system used (e.g., FAT32, exFAT, NTFS). Let me know if you need more details!
- Case: Includes a cardboard VHS insert.
- Container: Encased in a SMART-VHS cassette.
- USB Socket: USB Type A (2.0 or 3.0, depending on the chosen storage capacity).
- Condition: Made from a used upcycled VHS cassette and a new USB Flash Drive.
- LED Light: Built-in 5-volt LED light that operates with the same USB cable.
- Requirements: A USB Type A cable extension is needed to connect the tape to your computer.
- Cable Included: Depending on chosen capacity the SMART-VHS comes with a 0.5 meter USB 2 (Type A / male to male extension Cable) for the following capacities: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64GB and 128 GB, or USB 3 (Type A / male to male extension Cable) for the following capacities 256GB and 512GB.
- Compatibility: Works with computers and some modern smart televisions, depending on the drive format and content format. Not compatible with traditional VCR players.
- Disclaimer: The video in the photos section is for demonstration purposes only, showing how the SMART-VHS storage drive operates. It does not represent the actual SMART-VHS being sold in this auction.
- Memory Features: The SMART-VHS is available in the following capacities: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64GB and 128 GB, which use a USB 2.0 connection. The 256 GB, & 512 GB versions come with USB 3.0 connections.
- Memory Speed: The memory speed is different according to the capacity of your choice.
- 16GB Speeds up to Read Speed: Around 10-20 MB/s. Write Speed: Typically between 4-7 MB/s, but it can sometimes go as low as 3 MB/s, depending on file size and system conditions.
- 32GB Speeds up to Read Speed: Around 10-20 MB/s. Write Speed: Usually between 3-10 MB/s, depending on the file size and system conditions.
- 64 GB Speeds up to Read Speed: Around 10-20 MB/s. Write Speed: Usually between 3-10 MB/s, depending on the file size and system conditions.
- 128GB Read Speed: Up to 150 MB/s. Write Speed: Typically ranges from 15-80 MB/s, depending on the file size and your system’s configuration. For smaller files, it may hover around 15-30 MB/s, while for larger files it can reach higher speeds closer to 80 MB/s.
- 256GB Typical transfer speeds are: Read Speed: Up to 150 MB/s, allowing for quick access and file reading. Write Speed: Generally ranges from 20-90 MB/s, depending on the file size, file type, and the system's performance. Smaller files may transfer closer to 20-40 MB/s, while larger, sequential files can reach speeds up to 90 MB/s.
- 512GB Read Speed: Up to 150 MB/s, making it quick to access and read data.
- Write Speed: Usually in the range of 30-90 MB/s, but speeds can vary based on the file type, size, and system conditions. For large sequential files, write speeds are often closer to the higher end (around 70-90 MB/s), while smaller files may be slower, in the range of 30-50 MB/s.
جزيرة الكنز هو مسلسل كرتوني ياباني عُرض لأول مرة في عام ١٩٧٨ واستمر حتى عام ١٩٧٩، وهو مقتبس من رواية المغامرات الكلاسيكية جزيرة الكنز للكاتب روبرت لويس ستيفنسون، مع بعض التعديلات والإضافات التي جعلته مميزًا في عالم الأنمي. تدور أحداث المسلسل حول الفتى الصغير جيم هوكنز، الذي يعثر على خريطة كنز بعد وفاة بحار غامض يُدعى بيلي بونز في النزل الذي تديره عائلة جيم. تحمل الخريطة أسرارًا لمكان كنز مدفون من قبل القرصان الشهير الكابتن فلينت. بدافع المغامرة، ينضم جيم إلى الطبيب المحلي د. ليفزي والنبلاء الثري السيد تريلوني في رحلة بحرية للبحث عن الكنز المفقود. يستأجرون سفينة تدعى الهيسبانيولا بقيادة القبطان الصارم لكن الموثوق الكابتن سموليت لكن جيم وأصدقاؤه لا يعرفون أن الطاقم الذي تم استئجاره، بقيادة الطباخ الذكي والجذاب لونغ جون سيلفر، لديه خطط خاصة به للاستيلاء على الكنز. سيلفر، الذي كان عضوا سابقا في طاقم فلينت، يبدأ في التلاعب بالرحلة لتحقيق أهدافه، وتتصاعد التوترات مع اقترابهم من الجزيرة المجهولة. تتطور القصة مع مواضيع المغامرة والخيانة والصداقة، حيث يواجه جيم مخاطر البحار المفتوحة والجزيرة الغامضة. العلاقة بين جيم ولونغ جون سيلفر تصبح محور القصة، مما يخلق مزيجًا معقدًا من الاحترام المتبادل والشك.يُعرف المسلسل بأسلوبه الدرامي ورسمه الفريد وتطوير الشخصيات العميق، مما جعله واحدًا من أفضل التعديلات المرسومة لرواية جزيرة الكنز الكلاسيكية.
ما هو الشريط الذكي؟
- ابتكار فريد: مصنوع من أشرطة فيديو فعلية تم إعادة تدويرها وتطويرها. منتج للهواة واصحاب مكتبات الأفلام الذين يريدون التميز.
- الشريط الذكي (سمارت - ڤي اتش أس ) هو عبارة عن جهاز تخزين (فلاش درايڤ) على شكل شريط كاسيت يعمل على الكمبيوتر وبعض التلفزيونات الذكية الحديثة.
- سهولة الاستخدام: خزن الافلام والمسلسلات والصور الرقمية أو أي مادة على جهاز التخزين الرقمي فلاش درايف ويوصل بسهوله بسلك (يو-اس-بي) واحد فقط بأجهزة الكمبيوتر والتلفزيونات الذكية دون الحاجة لاستخدام أجهزة الفيديو التقليدية.
- تخزين: يمكنك تخزين الافلام والمسلسلات والصور الرقمية وعرضها على الكمبيوتر. يحتوي الشريط على وحدة تخزين ويعمل بدون الحاجة لجهاز فيديو. فقط يتم توصيل الجهاز عن طريق سلك (يو-اس-بي) بجهاز الكمبيوتر.
- غلاف مميز: بالتصميم الجميل للبرامج الكرتونية والمسلسلات من جيل الطيبين على جهاز التخزين الرقمي سمارت ڤي-أتش-اس.
- هدية مثالية: لمحبي المسلسلات، الأفلام، والبرامج التلفزيونية، فهو يجمع بين الحنين للماضي والحداثة.
- إضاءة داخلية: الشريط يأتي بميزة الإضاءة الداخلية ٥ فولت، مما يجعله قطعة ديكور رائعة تضيف لمسة جمالية لأي مكان.
- مساحات تخزين متعددة: متوفر بسعات تخزين متنوعة، تتيح لك حفظ مئات الحلقات بجودة عالية في شريط واحد.
- تنويه: الفيديو الموجود في قسم الصور فقط يشرح ما هو الشريط الذكي كيف يعمل الشريط الذكي.
- Our Items are shipped internationally from Kuwait.
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SHIPPING, CUSTOMS, PAYMENT, FEEDBACK AND COMMUNICATION POLICIES & INFORMATION
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Shipping & Handling:
- Our Items are shipped/mailed internationally from Kuwait.
Handling Time:
- The Handling Time is the number of business days the seller will take to ship the item after receiving your cleared payment. A payment is considered "cleared" after the money from the buyer has been deposited into the seller's account.
- Always check the handling time for our items. Our Handling time varies and ranges from 3 to 10 business days before we deliver the shipment to the Post Office/Shipping Company.
Shipping/Mailing Options: We ship internationally from Kuwait and since (we no longer ship via Local post offices), Now we only deal with the Best Private Shipping Companies for worry free, faster and reliable delivery.
- Standard International Shipping/Mailing via one of these private shipping companies (SKYNET via FEDEX / DHL / TNT/ Posta Plus / Aramex):
- Duration: Usually takes 4 to 14 business days depending on your location. International shipments are subject to customs where charges and additional delays may occur.
- Tracking: Yes - This shipping option has an online tracking service.
- We DO NOT ship to P.O. Box addresses with this shipping option. Important: The Buyer's address should be a residential or business address. The Buyer's address should be complete and correct. Shipments that does not contain valid address details may incur additional delays in delivery & Surcharges for Address Correction.
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- يجب أن يكون العنوان كاملا وصحيحا. واسم المرسل يجب ان يكون صحيحا وثلاثي
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Worldwide shipping available
- Contact us for shipping options and quotes.
- If your country is on our restricted countries list and we do not ship to you, please do not buy or bid before contacting us. If you bid or buy and your country is in our excluded list then we will cancel your transaction.
- If your shipping address in one of the Excluded countries you could ask us to let you know the possibility for shipping to your location.
- A phone number is required to contact the receiver in case of customs or delivery issues, So DO NOT buy or bid if you are not willing to provide a phone number where you can receive calls and messages from customs and shipping companies.
International Shipping & Customs:
- Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
- Customs: Items may be subject to customs processing depending on the item's declared value. Sellers set the item's declared value and must comply with customs declaration laws.
- Prohibited & restricted items: Purchased items are the responsibility of the buyer so make sure that the item you purchase is allowed in your country. If this item is considered forbidden or prohibited in your country by your customs or border control and it would not be allowed in your country then the return fees will be the responsibility of the buyer and would be paid by the buyer or deducted from the buyers payment before issuing a refund. If your shipment gets confiscated by your customs and would not be returned to us then we will not be able to issue any refunds. So please make sure that this item is allowed in your country before purchasing.
- Delays from customs inspection are not within seller's control. Often times they hold packages to collect their customs fees.
- Import duties and taxes which buyers must pay. Sometimes the customs hold packages to collect their customs fees, if the item's value is over the threshold, then your item will not be directly delivered to you, you will have to pick it up and pay customs fees.
- Item declared value for import duties & taxes: We ship internationally and do not know what are the import fees, taxes, and duties for each country. These import charges are the buyers responsibility and they are not part of the shipping charges. Please check with your country's customs office to find out what these charges of duties and Taxes would be before bidding or buying.
- We will not declare any package as a "Gift" and we will declare the exact selling price on the customs documents as required by law. Some buyers complain about declared value on the shipping labels and ask to manipulate the invoice when shipped so they could avoid import taxes and duty fees. Please do not ask us to manipulate the invoice.
- When a buyer refuse to accept or receive their shipment because they do not want to pay import duties & taxes of their country the item will be sent back to us and we (The Sellers) will be charged for the return. The shipping return fees should be covered by the buyer, either by sending us this payment through paypal or if the item's value has enough to cover these return fees then we will deducted these return fees from the item’s price before issuing a refund. Also note that the original shipping to the buyer fees will not be refunded. Partial refunds would be processed after we receive the item. Please do not buy if you think that you can avoid paying import and custom fees for your country. And do not ask us to manipulate the invoice. if you have a problem with this then please do not buy/bid.
- Brokerage fees payable at the point of delivery so these fees are not part of the shipping fees and are the buyers responsibility.
- Taxes: We as International sellers in Kuwait do not charge any Taxes and do not receive any taxes from buyers. To this day we do not have Tax or Vat in Kuwait. When you get charged Taxes it is because eBay takes it and gives it to your government directly and we (The seller) do not collect it. When the seller refunds the buyer, eBay will credit the buyers these Taxes since the Seller did not collect it in the first place.
- The seller is not responsible for the service transit time. Shipping times may vary, specially during peak periods.
- Items of certain value will be shipped 'signature required.' This policy exists to protect our customers due to the increase risk of fraud in the electronics industry and other valuable items. If you do not want your item shipped 'signature required' you must contact us directly.
- If you choose International Economy Shipping, this method is not trackable and can take up to 60 days for delivery in some countries. For faster delivery times, please select Standard International Shipping.
- Due to recent changes in International Shipping regulations, we can no longer ship lithium ion batteries to our international customers. This would include any item operated by batteries or any batteries sold on their own. We apologize for any inconvenience, however, we must abide by these regulations.
- A phone number is required to contact the receiver in case of customs or delivery issues, So DO NOT buy or bid if you are not willing to provide a phone number where you can receive calls and messages from customs and shipping companies.
- YOU MUST READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE ON THE ABOVE IN ORDER TO BUY OR BID ON OUR AUCTIONS.
Combined S&H:
- If you are purchasing more than one item ask us for a shipping quotation before bidding or buying and we will send you a quotation for total S&H rates.
- For Combined shipping to apply, all auctions better be paid at the same time with a combined invoice. After purchasing or winning our auctions wait for us to send you an invoice with the correct discounted shipping.
Feedbacks:
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