Custom Shaped USB Flash Drives

Did you know that custom shaped USB drives are inexpensive to do considering the return on your investment?

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. We are also able to do a Rapid Prototype and get a sample to you overnight on what the size and the shape of the drive will look like.

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.
When selecting a company to make your drives, the most important thing to consider is that the company has a track record of creating custom USB Flash Drives. There is no substitute for experience. Ask for photos from their portfolio and get physical samples so you can see the quality of their work.
USB Promos is the experienced leader in custom USB shapes. Our drafts do not look like everyone else’s designs.

We will help you to define your organization visually in a way that's eye-catching and convincing.
One of our main goals is to help our customers build their business and cut costs not quality.
So Why Do Customers Prefer USB Promos?

QUALITY:

Many promotional companies do not have the control over where their out-sourced factories procure their memory modules from, therefore causing companies to buy the “cheapest” memory out there on the market instead of quality, brand-name and certified memory modules.

We love repeat sales and quality is the key factor. We use only Grade A chips made from high quality reputable manufacturers.

Selecting a Company to Make Your Custom USB Flash Drives

A good Custom USB Flash Drive manufacturer will assign a team of people to work with you to make sure you get the design and price that you want. Throughout the process, you interact with the team to make important decisions about how your custom piece will look.

So you want a Custom USB Flash Drive to differentiate your company from that large field of competitors. When selecting a company to make your drives, the most important thing to consider is that the company has a track record of creating custom USB Flash Drives. There is no substitute for experience. Ask for photos from their portfolio and get physical samples so you can see the quality of their work.

USB Promos is the experienced leader in custom USB shapes. Our drafts do not look like everyone else’s designs. We will help you to define your organization visually in a way that's eye-catching and convincing. One of our main goals is to help our customers build their business and cut costs not quality.

So Why Do Customers Prefer USB Promos?

QUALITY:

Many promotional companies do not have the control over where their out-sourced factories procure their memory modules from, therefore causing companies to buy the “cheapest” memory out there on the market instead of quality, brand-name and certified memory modules.

We love repeat sales and quality is the key factor. We use only Grade A chips made from high quality reputable manufacturers.

USB Promos has its own wholly-owned factory located in Shenzhen, China where we purchase directly from the manufacturer or their authorized component distributor directly in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea.  We buy from the same manufacturers  major consumer flash-memory based companies purchase their memory from, including Apple, SanDisk, Lexar, Kingston, and many other electronic companies that manufacturer memory cards to such a high quality standard.

The reliability and speed of our USB drives outclasses those of our competitors. That’s why we provide a Lifetime Warranty on all of our products.

In addition to the drives, the superiority of the casings we provide are unparalleled. We have never had one returned by a customer because it does not meet their quality standards.

SERVICE: Consistency, Reliability and Delivery – ask any of our customers and they will tell you that this is where USB Promos really performs. We guarantee our service meets the highest standards in the industry. Listening and communicating with our customers allows us to provide creative solutions that work.

PRICE: We provide the most competitive pricing in the industry and offer many options to stay within your budget.

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.

How Do You Know You Are Getting Quality Memory?

Quality Matters. Ask anyone who has purchased a USB Flash Drive.

Over 80% of the flash memory manufactured is “downgraded” from its original intended use.These downgraded flash memory chips end up in a variety of consumer electronics including mobile phones, cable boxes, GPS navigation systems, toys – and even many USB Flash Drives.

Downgraded memory modules were manufactured by top tier manufacturers such as Samsung, Hynix, Toshiba, Intel, Micron and others but did not pass their rigorous quality control standards and therefore could not be certified and labeled under their own prestigious brand name.This memory they manufacturer can legally be sold to be placed inside, for example, a children’s toy, Hallmark gift card or mobile phone and work perfectly fine without any problems.

These Downgraded Memory chips find their way into USB Flash Drives more often given the nature and trading of the memory market in the Far East.  It is hard to control what happens to the memory after it leaves the manufacturing plant in Asia.

A USB Flash Drive is an electronic device that stores your valuable information. In Downgraded Memory that does not pass the quality control specifications of the original brand name manufacturer, a 1GB chip might only store 987MB of data instead of the full 1024MB of data.  This might be OK in a GPS unit that only needs to store no more than 700-800MB of data, but not in your USB Flash Drive you expect to hold a full gigabyte, or 1024 megabytes of data.

Some companies will even use a much lower capacity drive, such as a 512MB drive and reprogram the controller to display 1GB of data.  This is the worst case scenario that causes factories and trading companies to lose trust in the overall market.

On top of all this, when you plug your USB drive into a computer, it will register in the computer as 1GB or 1024MB but in reality it will not be able to store more than the amount that it was “downgraded” to because the memory module was supposed to hold 1024MB when it was manufactured.  In the above example, your drive will show a full 1GB but imagine only being able to store 512MB of data!

Many promotional companies do not have the control over where their out-sourced factories procure their memory modules from, therefore causing companies to buy the “cheapest” memory out there on the market instead of quality, brand-name and certified memory modules.

Unfortunately, by looking at the product on the outside you will not be able to tell what is inside.  Even the computer will register the full amount of memory it was originally manufactured to hold.  The only way to tell if the memory module is original or downgraded is by buying directly from the source – the manufacturer of the memory chips.

Look for a USB company who owns their own factory and that purchases directly from the manufacturer or their authorized component distributor directly. Find one who buys from the same manufacturers  major consumer flash-memory based companies purchase their memory from, including Apple, SanDisk, Lexar, Kingston, and many other electronic companies that manufacturer memory cards to such a high quality standard.

By selecting this type of USB company to purchase from, you will get the absolute highest quality USB drives with no downgraded/degraded memory or components. http://www.usbpromos.com/

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.

Printed USB – Perfect for Your Branding

The latest high demand product in a wide range of promotional products are printed USB drives.

From big business to small and mid-sized companies and individuals, the USB is fast becoming the marketing tool of choice.

What better way to promote your business or just get your name out there?

Whether you are an aspiring musician or a company that just wants to show appreciation for a customer’s loyalty, a USB is an easy and valued gift that will be kept and used over and over again. The nice thing is that each and every time the customer pulls out the drive, he is reminded of you and the value your organization brings to his business.

USB drives are available in a variety of shapes, colors, and memory sizes and can be customized to a specific marketing project or generalized and used as a gift for trade shows and other business gatherings.

These drives are a popular trade show give-away and are the preferred gift for clients or potential customers.

Printed USB drives are a high impact statement that delivers the results that you need. A one-of-a- kind promotional item, custom USB drives create buzz on the exhibit floor and attract visitors to your booth.

You can use USB drives to maximize your results by loading them with information that will enhance your brand and product visibility. They are an excellent way to promote new products and services.

Employees like them too and they can be used to reward perfect attendance, achievement or as a holiday or anniversary gift.

Printed USB drives are usually made from materials such as plastic and metal but can also be made from wood, bamboo or other products.

Some of our most popular printed USB drives are the credit card drives which have large branding space to drive your message across.

USB Drives are built to undergo normal wear and tear of every-day use. Features such as shock and water resistance are also offered.

Promoting your business is what it’s all about and whether you have a new business or are launching an innovative product or service, printed USB drives can spread the word fast and effectively.

What you put on a printed USB will set you apart from the competition and may possibly get you some free press which is defined as media exposure that you just can't buy. This kind of coverage provides credibility, increases your brand awareness and drives traffic to your website and your business.

Creating a printed USB will help manage new opportunities and further strengthen the relationships that you have with existing customers, potential clients and the press.

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