subject: Picking the Best Supplier for Custom USB Drives [print this page] Picking the Best Supplier for Custom USB Drives
Now, we're not talking about the standard shaped flash drives available out on the market today. We're talking about the custom ones - the ones that look like little people, footballs, keys - two- and three-dimensional customized drives that really make your brand stand out in the marketplace.
In creating drives the only hard and fast rule is the device has to be big enough to hold the standard USB connector and the electronics. Everything else in a custom flash drive is up for grabs. It's limited only by your imagination and budget. You don't even have to design the custom drive yourself. Your promotional USB drive company can help you with the design and engineering.
Fewer companies are willing to offer drive design. While you can find a lot of companies offering standard shapes and styles, designing and producing flash drives requires a different skill set, including the ability to create custom casings and integrating the electronics to create an attractive, yet dependable, custom drive.
If you are interested in having your brand really stand out in the marketplace, then a customized promotional drive may be the ticket. It will take a little more effort on your part to articulate your exact vision to the design team, but if you're making a large order of promotional drives, the extra time and effort can really pay off in the end.
Finding a Dependable Custom USB Drive Supplier
The first thing you need to do is look through the vendor's website. See if they offer custom drive design. If not, that's OK. You may end up liking one of their standard styles just as much. You don't have to worry whether they manufacture the drives in-house. In a global economy that's really not important these days. What is far more important is to find a custom flash drive company that understands the design process and has the know-how to integrate the design with the electronics.
That said, it is certainly true that you get what you pay for. A quality promotional drive will cost more than a standard USB drive. But if the deal the company offers appears too good to be true, they could be using inferior Class B or even Class C chips. You want Class A so if they don't say that's what they use on their website, ask. If they are cagey about the answer or don't use Class A, go with a company that does. You don't want your USB drive to drop data or worse, fail in a short time.
When working with a promotional drive company, you'll want to be flexible. They know design limitations and tricks you may not be aware of. For example, they may suggest a locking top so the USB connector doesn't become damaged or recommend that a loop be added to accommodate a lanyard. Work with them and be as willing to offer your ideas as listen to theirs.
Ask to See Samples
Before you make the actual order, ask to see some samples of their previous work. This is a terrific indicator as you can see the quality and attention to detail in their custom flash drives first hand. Once you see that their work is up to snuff, place your order and get ready to wow your audience with top quality, custom drives that improve the visibility of your brand, increase leads and become a cherished possession of those lucky enough to get one of your promotional drives.
If you have any questions at all about custom flash drives, give the heroes in mobile memory a call - customusbdriveheroes.com. We'll be happy to review your needs and develop a product that will exceed your expectations. Ready to get started? Contact us now!
If you have any questions at all about custom flash drives, give the heroes in mobile memory a call - http://www.customusbdriveheroes.com. We'll be happy to review your needs and develop a product that will exceed your expectations. Ready to get started? Contact us now!
