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Branded Memory Stick Resellers
Mar 7th
For years USB2U has been the supplier of branded memory sticks to a large number of resellers in the UK and whilst the arrangement has served both parties well there has never really been any formal structure or program in place to support our reseller partners.
With so many resellers now choosing USB2U as their partner of choice we have decided to put in place a formal reseller programme. This programme is designed to formalise what we have been doing successfully since 2002 and now includes some additional features, which we believe will allow our resellers to win more business and generate more profits. More >
Top 10 Tips For Buying Branded USB Memory Sticks
Aug 17th
If you’re considering buying some Promotional USB Memory sticks then make sure you check out these “top tips” before you make any decisions. Some excellent, common sense advice that will ensure you make the right choice. More >
Vesa TV Brackets Meet the Standard
Aug 15th
Finding the best way to show off a new television set is vitally important to consumers because what would be the point of spending so much money on a new set if it couldn’t be seen? The current financial climate is such that every purchase must be justified and its merit vindicated, so expensive purchases, even something that can increase viewing pleasure, needs to be seriously considered. Depending on the type of television set or even the layout of the room, a lot of different options could be taken into account to find the optimum viewing location for a new television. If the TV is a slim line set, it would benefit from being hung on a wall, and there are a great range of brackets and mounts that can ensure this happens. Regardless of budget or fashion, there is likely to be a bracket or wall mount to suit the need of every consumer. This is helped by the Vesa TV bracket which is guaranteed to match the holes of all Vesa approved TVs. This is terrific value and should ensure that no customer is deprived the chance to make the most of their viewing situation. More >
Why Choose a Custom USB Memory Stick?
Aug 11th
Branded USB Memory sticks are everywhere these days. Given the benefits they offer its no real surprise. But as more and more companies use branded USB memory sticks to promote their products or support their marketing and advertising activities its all the more important to stand out in a crowded marketplace.
Printed or engraved memory sticks that reflect your brand/logo, ideally in a complimentary colour and style can look fantastic and they do make a real impact. But, creating a custom shaped USB memory stick takes you into another league.
Custom USB memory sticks that take their design influence and styling from your logo, products or the market you operate in never fail to have an impact way beyond standard USB products. Done well they become real talking points and can be a fundamental part of any advertising or promotional campaign. This novelty factor and appeal can be important in ensuring your hard spent marketing cash is not simply thrown away or tossed into a drawer. More >
Striking a Balance – To Wall Mount Your TV or Not
Aug 1st
People love their TVs. For watching favourite shows, to playing videos and DVDs, or playing video games, many of us spend a lot of time staring at the ‘box’. Unfortunately, there are people who spend entirely too much time in this position, and they are often the reason that telly is the object of criticism, blamed for both health and behavioural problems. There are ways to enjoy as a healthy part of everyday life, and this is all about striking the right balance between different aspects of life. More >
TV Wall Brackets Can Secure Your Position
Jul 28th
People are usually quick to disparage reality TV shows, but given the viewing figures and the amount of people who regularly talk about them, it is clear there are a lot of people watching. It is also clear through sales figure that many people are viewing these shows on modern televisions with aspects like high definition, surround sound or LCD plasma screens. After spending so much money on a television, it makes sense that a customer will do what they can to make it look good and stand out. In the current financial climate, a greater number of people are choosing to stay at home and make their own form of entertainment, thus making the television more important now than it has ever been before. This is all the more dramatic when you consider how important the television has been since its invention but it’s hard to underestimate its true worth and value to consumers. More >
Times Have Changed
Jul 21st
Interior decoration changes over time. Tastes and fashions change, but one thing that most designs have had in common is that they aim to make inhabitants of a space as comfortable and safe as possible, whilst looking as pleasing as possible according to the tastes of the time. In the past it is likely that the most lavish decorations were used in temples or other religious structures, with people putting a lot of effort into places of worship to show dedication to their god or gods, as well as to convey messages to those who attend ceremonies. Some of the earliest examples of art being displayed are in caves, which had been painted carefully and intricately to depict scenes of animals and hunts. Evidence suggests that early humans did not, however, live in these caves, so it is likely the images had more significance than being pure ornament. More >
Mount your TV from the Ceiling
Jul 20th
Ceilings are often one of the emptiest spaces in a room – often they only have lights and sometimes smoke alarms or fans. Walls and floors, on the other hand, tend to appear quite busy. It is unusual to find homes where ceilings have been decorated very interestingly, or are thought of much when interior décor is decided, but there are ways in which people can make the most of ceiling space, and an example of this is using ceiling brackets for televisions.
In the past some buildings, such as homes owned by very affluent people, large public buildings and churches occasionally had highly decorated ceilings. Even small churches and chapels tend to have high ceilings with beams or pillars, which act as support, but also encourage worshippers to gaze upwards – the direction associated with God and heaven. It is very unusual for everyday households to have decorated ceilings, though some rooms for children may have murals which extend that far. In truth, ceilings are sometimes one of the ugliest aspects of a room. Some are used purely to attach lighting systems which are not very aesthetically pleasing, and are otherwise ignored, despite the fact that there are numerous uses for ceiling space. Some people have ingenious ways of making use of this often overlooked space, using specialist shelves to store books, DVDs or videos. This both saves space on the floors or walls, and if assembled with care, looks great. It is important to make sure any item placed on a ceiling shelf is secure so it doesn’t fall, and this is why many use them purely for light weight items. Some pin up art work on ceilings, or hang chimes, mobiles and other ornamental objects from them. More >
USB Flash Drives Explained
Jul 20th
USB flash drives have become extremely popular as giveaways and incentives in recent years. They are used on a daily basis for storing and transporting data but like so many other computer-related items it is sometimes a mystery how they actually work!
There are typically three parts to a flash drive:
• Male type-A USB connector – provides an interface to the host computer.
• USB mass storage controller – implements the USB host controller. The controller contains a small micro-controller with a small amount of on-chip ROM and RAM.
• NAND flash memory chip – stores data. NAND flash is typically also used in digital cameras.
A typical flash memory device has a housing including a small printed circuit board (PCB), and an integral connector for connecting to a USB port on a computer. The USB flash drive is connected to a computer either by direct connection or via a USB hub. When plugged into a USB port, the computer’s operating system recognizes the flash memory device as a removable drive and allows data to be retrieved from and added to the flash memory drive. Most flash drives require no other external power source or battery power source as they become active when connected with a computer. More >
