I'm not used to Japanese corporations actually caring about something other than development and profit, so I'm reporting o­n the new i-Duck from Solid Alliance - a portion of the proceeds generated by its sale will go to funding the "JaNP+" network, which focuses o­n promoting self-reliance, participation in society, and betterment of the environment for HIV positive individuals.

Solid Alliance has begun sale of the "i-Duck LOVE" duck-shaped USB memory device o­n the company's o­nline store. The capacity is 32MB, and when plugged into a USB port, the duck will glow dimly from a LED light inside. The price o­n the o­nline store is 3,980 yen (tax included).

This product has setup a collaboration model with "JaNP+ ("Japanese Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS)," which is an organization with the purpose of promoting self-reliance, social participation, and betterment of the environment in HIV positive individuals. The red ribbon o­n the duck's neck expresses an understanding of HIV/AIDS and is in memorial of those who have died as a result.

Part of the proceeds from the sale of this product have been assigned to fund JaNP+'s activities; 200 winners will receive a CD-ROM that contains a promotional movie for "Quiet Storm," which is a publication developed by the UN's Southeast Asia HIV Awareness Program and UNDP REACH.



Inspired by:
http://www.itmedia.co.jp/pcupdate/articles/0409/01/news031.html?pc30

Press Release:
http://www.solidalliance.com/press/press.html#090102

update: thanks to sar for the corrections, again