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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. Read the rest of this entry »
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. Read the rest of this entry »
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. Read the rest of this entry »
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. Read the rest of this entry »
PowerMonkey eXplorer Review
Jul 20th
I took this to China with me, and found it very useful. Basically, it is a battery that can be charged up from USB or mains power and then that battery can be used to charge up anything you like really! It comes with several adapters and there are many more available.
I used mine for my phone, iPod, camera and PSP, and it was brilliant. I only had to carry one charger and a small pouch of adapters, instead of the usual 2 adapters, one for mains and one for USB, and the four separate cables. Also, I only had to charge up the PowerMonkey once, and I was using it almost every day.
I would completely recommend this as it saved me loads of time and effort. Although, I wouldn’t recommend the solar panel charger as it is very slow and is rubbish here in Britain, as it’s just not sunny enough!