Integrate the Technology in Everyday Lives by USB Pen Drives

As technology advances, so does the way we integrate that technology into our everyday lives. While some people think that USB drives are on a downward trend, the complete opposite is true. The concept of “flash drive” may seem an insignificant technology from the 90’s, it is actually evolving right along with other trends. 

USB producers have started offering the USB pen for example. It’s a popular gadget amongst education facilities, marketing agencies and even the information technology industry. Most professionals always need something to write with handy as well as useful information, perhaps an electronic copy of their portfolio. A USB pen provides the perfect opportunity to have both at once. 

The USB pen is a handy promotional or work tool. Typically USB pens twist in the middle and allow access to a completely functional USB drive. The pens vary from a less expensive plastic style to heavy duty metal. Most pen styles come in a variety of colors and styles. The different pen styles available allow you to choose a pen most similar to the kind you are familiar with like ballpoint, click pen, laser pens or even rubber grips. 

If you are looking for a pen USB drive be sure to ask if the ink is interchangeable as the ink will eventually run out like your typical pen. If it is not, don’t waste your money on that style. Also, if you are looking for a laser style pen be sure to ask if the battery is easily replaceable/accessible and if the particular model has high customer reviews with regards to reliability.

To see a great variety check out USB Promos USB Pen drives. They give fast quotes and free designs. Not a bad place to start.

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Printing Process on USB Drives

Due to the different materials USB drives are manufactured from, choosing a printing process is a very important decision when placing an order.  USB drives are usually encased in a plastic or metal shell.  Some uncommon materials USB drives can be housed in are rubber, PVC, leather or even wood.  This coupled with the different printing methods can yield a large number of possible combinations.   The most common printing methods are as follows:

Screen Printing

Pad Printing

4 Color Process Printing

Laser Etching

Hot Stamping

Foil Stamping

Screen Printing is a technique that yields very crisp edges and vibrant colors.  The screen ink used bonds very well with all housing materials.  A photosensitive screen is exposed to light with the logo design masked off, which allows the use of a squeegee to stencil the design on the USB drive.  The screen ink when dry is opaque; this method of printing works well with any colored drive.  However, if your logo or design has ANY gradients or halftones, you cannot use this method of printing unless you remove all shading.  Screen printing USB drives is a very cost effective way of branding an otherwise generic USB drive.

Pad Printing is a technique similar to screen printing.  A custom pad with an inverted instance of the logo / design is created.  This pad is then used to ‘stamp’ the USB drive after having the ink applied.  Again this method is very well suited to all housing materials.  And just like screen printing, this method is incompatible with gradients or halftones.

4 Color Process Printing is a printing method which lends itself well to any complex images / designs.  This printing method is very much akin to an inkjet printer.  The USB drives are placed on the print stage, and a precision print head prints directly on the drives.  Unlike Screen Printing or Pad Printing, 4 Color Process Printing is only accurate when printed on white USB drives.  This printing process is able to capture gradients and halftones, as the ink isn’t opaque.  This printing method works on plastic and metal drives that are coated white.

Laser Etching is technically not a printing method.  The metal specific procedure vaporizes the surface layer of the USB drive, leaving a raw metal finish to the applied surface.  This procedure works very well on anodized aluminum, as the anodized color contrasts well with the raw aluminum.  It should be noted that since Laser Etching is a treatment rather than a print process, any laser etched images / designs are very permanent, and will not scratch off easily.

Hot Stamping is a leather specific procedure.  An aluminum block is machined with the image / graphic ‘embossed’ on the stamp.  It is then heated and applied with pressure to the USB drive.  This procedure alters the USB drive housing and is also very permanent. 

Foil Stamping is a variation on Hot Stamping, where a metallic foil is pressed into the surface of the drive, much like a hot stamp.  The effect is a metallic foil reliefed into the leather surface.

Best Custom USB Flash Drives

Event planners and marketing departments pay out a lot of money on promotional products and corporate gifts used for trade shows, seminars, conferences, product launches and other special events and meetings. One of the most effective gifts that they can purchase is a custom USB Flash Drive.

Companies get the best buy for their dollar by investing in a custom USB Flash Drive. When you consider the impact that it makes on your customers and potential clients, it literally pays for itself.

USB Flash Drives have come way down in price yet are still considered a high end gift.

If you price one with a good USB company who specializes in custom drives, you will be amazed at how little they cost. They are one of the best products that you can buy to advertise your business. It’s called word-of-mouth advertising and it is the single most effective method of advertising. 

Going to a trade show is one thing but getting them into your booth is another. A custom USB Flash Drive is the easiest and quickest method to get traffic to your booth.  People remember free gifts and your name will always surface when it comes time for them to purchase products or services. A custom USB Flash Drive will help set you apart from the competition. It’s the one thing that will get your foot in the door.

People think that custom drives are expensive but they are not. The only additional expense to that of purchasing a USB Flash Drive is the cost to open a custom mold. Once the mold is open, it’s yours and you can reorder any time for the same price as most USB Flash Drives.

A good USB company who specializes in custom USB Flash Drives will assign a team to work with you from start to finish. The process is so simple.


The sales person and graphic artist will help you achieve the design that best promotes your company and brand. Once you have decided on the final design, operations works with the factory to open the mold and create your vision.

In just a few days, you’ll have a photo or if you want a physical sample that will take a week. Once you have approved or made tweaks to the design, the factory will create your custom USB Flash Drives and it they will be delivered to you a few weeks later.

Generally speaking, the process takes three weeks but some companies will do rush orders.

The positive feelings that customized USB Flash Drives generate about your business lead not only to sales but also to closer relationships with your customers.

And that’s what it’s all about…the customer.

Sizing Up Your Options

Many people do not have a clue what size USB Flash Drives to purchase. Here is some information to help you select the proper size so you don’t under or over buy. This is just a guideline and will vary somewhat according to the size of your files.

Writers, Educators, Sales and other Business Professionals and Executives can use the following to determine how many documents and presentations will fit on a drive: http://www.usbpromos.com/

Size	Word Document	PDF Document	PowerPoint
128 MB	2,304	384	357
256 MB	4,718	786	715
512 MB	9,437	1,573	1,430
1 GB	18,874	3,146	2,860
2 GB	37,749	6,291	5,719
4 GB	75,497	12,583	11,439
8 GB	150,995	25,166	22,878
16 GB	301,990	50,331	45,756
32 GB	603,980	100,663	91,512
64 GB	1,207,959	201,326	183,024

Here is a guideline for Photographers, Artists, Musicians and other Multimedia Professionals for loading photographs, movies and music:

Size	Photographs	Movies	Songs
128 MB	76		28
256 MB	153		57
512 MB	307		115
1 GB	614		230
2 GB	1,229	1	460
4 GB	2,457	2	921
8 GB	4,915	5	1,843
16 GB	9,830	10	3,686
32 GB	19,661	21	7,372
64 GB	39,321	42	14,745

Smaller Drives:

64 MB drives are also available and perfect for a small business, individual or startup who is looking to save money. You can load approximately 1,200 word documents, 40 photographs or 14 songs on a 64MB drive.

File Size: The estimates above are based on the following average file size

Word Document	PDF	PowerPoint	Photograph	Movie	Song
50 kb	300 kb	330 kb (10 Slides)	1.5 MB	1.5 GB	4 MB per song

Promotional Custom USB Flash Drive

Event planners and marketing departments pay out a lot of money on promotional products and corporate gifts used for trade shows, seminars, conferences, product launches and other special events and meetings. One of the most effective gifts that they can purchase is a custom USB Flash Drive.

Companies get the best buy for their dollar by investing in a custom USB Flash Drive. When you consider the impact that it makes on your customers and potential clients, it literally pays for itself.

USB Flash Drives have come way down in price yet are still considered a high end gift.

If you price one with a good USB company who specializes in custom drives, you will be amazed at how little they cost. They are one of the best products that you can buy to advertise your business. It’s called word-of-mouth advertising and it is the single most effective method of advertising.

Going to a trade show is one thing but getting them into your booth is another. A custom USB Flash Drive is the easiest and quickest method to get traffic to your booth.  People remember free gifts and your name will always surface when it comes time for them to purchase products or services. A custom USB Flash Drive will help set you apart from the competition. It’s the one thing that will get your foot in the door.

People think that custom drives are expensive but they are not. The only additional expense to that of purchasing a USB Flash Drive is the cost to open a custom mold. Once the mold is open, it’s yours and you can reorder any time for the same price as most USB Flash Drives.

A good USB company who specializes in custom USB Flash Drives will assign a team to work with you from start to finish. The process is so simple.

The sales person and graphic artist will help you achieve the design that best promotes your company and brand. Once you have decided on the final design, operations works with the factory to open the mold and create your vision.

In just a few days, you’ll have a photo or if you want a physical sample that will take a week. Once you have approved or made tweaks to the design, the factory will create your custom USB Flash Drives and it they will be delivered to you a few weeks later.

Generally speaking, the process takes three weeks but some companies will do rush orders.
The positive feelings that customized USB Flash Drives generate about your business lead not only to sales but also to closer relationships with your customers.

And that’s what it’s all about…the customer. http://www.usbpromos.com/

Affordable Custom USB Flash Drives at USB Promos. Choose from many of our Popular Drives, and Receive your Custom USB Flash Drives in as little as 48 hours.

Selecting A USB Drive For A Gift

USB Drives are growing in popularity and are the gift of choice for customers, potential clients and staff. USB Flash Drives are an excellent option because they are affordable yet still considered to be a high end gift.

The size and the portability is what makes USB Flash Drives so popular. Some drives are so small they can be hung from a cell phone or a key chain and others so thin they can be slid into your wallet. They come in a variety of styles and sizes to fit your budget.  Some of the higher end drives include the pen drive that also comes with a laser to use for presentations. The wood drives are an attractive option and your logo can be Hot Stamped, Laser Engraved, Pad Printed or Screen Printed on the drive. The metal drive with leather accents are surprisingly affordable and make an excellent gift for a staff member or for clients who have helped to grow your business. They also make excellent gifts for potential clients and contacts.

Credit Card Drives are very popular because they have optimal space for logo branding and are so thin you can easily slip them in your wallet. Many companies select a Custom USB Flash Drives as a gift. They are one of the best products that you can buy to advertise your business. It’s called word-of-mouth advertising and it is the single most effective method of advertising.

A sales person and graphic artist will help you achieve the design that best promotes your company and brand. Once you have decided on the final design, operations works with the factory to open the mold and create your vision. The entire process takes about 3 weeks.

The positive feelings that customized USB Flash Drives generate about your business lead not only to sales but also to closer relationships with your customers and your staff. The USB Flash Drive is the 2010 gift of choice. No matter what option you select, a Customized USB Flash Drive is a gift that your clients and staff will value and use.

USB Drives are growing in popularity and are the gift of choice for customers, potential clients and staff. USB Flash Drives are an excellent option because they are affordable yet still considered to be a high end gift.

And that’s what it’s all about…the customer.


 Here is how you can reach USB Promos:


By Phone: (800) 515-3990 X705

By Email: susan@usbpromos.com

On the Web: www.usbpromos.com

Promotional USB Flash Drives

USB Drives are growing in popularity and are the gift of choice for customers, potential clients and staff. 

I know hundreds of people who have thrown out a coffee mug but a USB drive? Never! It’s a valued gift that can be used over and over again.

 Records show that 40 percent of people can remember the name of an advertiser as long as six months after receiving a free gift and with USB drives it is even longer.  It’s because, unlike most products, people tend to use them almost every day.

Promotional USB Flash Drives are an excellent option. The reason is that they are affordable yet still considered to be a high end gift.

The company you remember most the last time you went to a convention was the one that gave you a branded USB Drive and you are likely to also remember them first when it comes time for ordering products or services.

You can use USB’s for any press release or advertising campaign. Coming face to face to hand them out to your clients is one of the best ways to create and keep your business growing.

The size and the portability is what makes a USB Flash Drive so popular.  Some drives are so small they can be hung from a cell phone or a key chain and others so thin they can be slid into your wallet.  

They come in a variety of styles and sizes and make a significant statement to your customer. They always make a lasting impression that will help to generate business and set you apart from the competition.

They are not nearly as expensive as they use to be so no wonder they are now a popular trade show giveaway.

 You can personalize the drives with your name, logo and company website.

One woman personalized a drive by putting her resume on it and handing them out to potential employers  at a Job Fair. She set herself apart and, by the way, got the job.

There are so many options for choosing to customize. Selecting a gift box or additional item to make the drive yours can help add to the final look and presentation.

Every time your client pulls out a USB drive with your logo on it, they are reminded of your company and the products and services that you provide. It keeps your name in front of them, most times every day. The drives literally pay for itself.

Promotional marketing is successful because it continually draws awareness to your logo and builds the customer’s belief in your brand.  It also helps to set you apart from a crowded field of competitors. These drives are now affordable for small to mid-size businesses as well.

 A USB Flash Drive is exceptionally profitable because it gives clients that individual interface as well as a free gift. Customers see it as high end, find it valuable and you will profit because those clients will become acquainted with your brand and improve the odds of repeat business.

It’s also a great way to thank clients, potential customers and staff for their continued loyality and support.

A good USB company will help you through the process and design a drive that fits your needs and your budget. They will send you samples and you can also get a close up photo of a drive with your logo on it so you can see what it looks like before you buy it.

For your next business opportunity, consider designing a USB drive that will promote your company and brand. The message is long lasting and so worth the investment.

Nothing drives business to your company like the gift of a customized USB Flash Drive. You will be remembered every time the product is used.

Multiple Uses For USB Flash Drives

With the invention of devices like the USB Flash Drive, our world has changed dramatically. Most households today probably have at least one computer but many have more than one.  All the more reason for a USB Flash Drive. 

So many professionals, students, computer geeks and kids are using USB Flash Drives to take their information with them on the go.  Others have sensitive information on their computers and cannot afford to lose it.

USB Flash Drives are getting to be as common a pencil or a calculator. They are used for transferring data, sharing and storing files and data. They are also used for entertainment.

Storage capacity now is as large as 256 GB with improvements in size and price ongoing. Many allow 1 million write or erase cycles and have a 10 year data retention cycle. USB Flash Drives have come a long way and continue to step forward.

A USB Flash Drive can facilitate your sales effort. Nothing gets the information out there faster and more effectively than a USB Flash Drive. It also cuts down on paper. You can get your sales message out there with a simple preload…it’s that easy.

Information can be downloaded on to the drive about your products and services. An auto-run marketing message can position you to target the audience that you need.

You can put files, music, photos, videos, employee information, student handbooks, tests and other information on the drive.

Many home Hi-Fi and car stereo head units are now equipped with a USB port. This allows a USB flash drive containing media files in a variety of formats to be played directly on devices which support the format.

The music industry continues to release new music on USB flash drives. It’s so exciting to be on the ground floor of this transition because the possibilities are endless.

Critical medical information on a USB drive has been known to save lives. Ask any medical institution who depends on USB Flash Drives to make information readably accessible to doctors, nurses and other health professionals.

When you travel, what better way to bring your files with you or keeps scans of important travel documents?

If you are comparing the cost of USB’s to the price of CD’s, you are comparing apples to oranges. What is the cost of doing business in this new age of technology? People want it easy and portable. A USB Flash Drives delivers it instantly.

They also make great employee and customer gifts. They are considered very high end but cost so little to make. What better way to reward a staff member for a job well done or a customer for their continued loyality and support?

What company doesn’t love cutting their budget? Companies can significantly cut theirs by placing multiple marketing brochures on a single USB drive.

They can also be used for fundraising and have successfully supplemented school and university budgets, non-profits and other organizations.  Talk to a USB company about your project. They will listen and help you reach the financial objectives that you need to achieve.

New employee and student information can be downloaded to provide instant access to important information such as recruitment campaigns, employee and faculty handbooks, lectures and test, schedules, health plans, nearby restaurants, a building or campus map to help them get to where they need to be without getting lost, and other information to make their orientation a breeze.

They also make great donor and Alumni gifts and help to outreach in the community where they are located.

Creative agencies can present mulit-media portfolios with links to other web-based content.

As the recognition and potential of USB Flash Drives continues to increase, business professionals will find innovative and ground-breaking ways to use them