Q. What is a Flash Drive ?

A Flash Drive use flash memory to function as a portable hard drive, allowing you to store and transport any kind of computer file on a very small device. They can hold incredibly large amounts of data and are small enough about the size of a pack of gum.

Q. How do I use a Flash Drive ?

Using a flash drive to store files is just as easy as using an old floppy disk and even simpler than burning a CD or DVD. Just plug your Flash Drive into a USB port on your computer and drag the files you want to take with you into the folder that appears in "My Computer" or on your desktop. Your files are quickly copied over to your Flash Drive. To transfer the items on your USB flash drive onto another computer, simply plug your Flash Drive into the new computer, open the folder that appears on your screen, and drag the desired files onto a folder on the destination computer.

Q. Will my Flash Drive work with any computer ?

Flash Drives are based on the USB standard and operate with all PCs (Macs too!) and devices with a USB port and running Windows ME or later (USB drivers are also available for Windows 98, Windows 98 SE and Windows NT) or Mac OS 8.6 or later. Virtually every personal computer manufactured in the past 10 years is equipped with USB ports, and nowadays it is common to find systems with as many as eight separate USB ports.

Q. How much data can a Flash Drive hold ?

Flash Drives are currently available with up to 128GB in storage capacity and are available in a variety of storage sizes for different needs. For reference, a 2GB Flash Drive can hold about 250 songs in MP3 format while a 64MB drive would be more than adequate for transporting a large collection of Word and Excel files.

Q. What are the advantages of a Flash Drive as compared to recordable CDs and DVDs (CD-R/DVD-R) ?

USB ports are much more common than DVD burners so while your Flash Drive will work with almost any computer, blank media (CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc.) would require the hardware necessary to write data to them. Also, the process of copying files from your computer to a Flash Drive is much faster and simpler than burning a CD or DVD. What's more, Flash Drives act like portable hard drives to which you can add and delete files as many times as you like-as opposed to CD-R's and DVD-R's where you can only add data once and you cannot remove data once it is burned onto the disc. Also, unlike blank media which are sporadically faulty and deteriorate consistently over time, Flash Drives are manufactured and printed under rigorous quality control standards.

Q. What are the advantages of using a Flash Drive instead of an external hard drive ?

Roughly the size of a pack of gum, Flash Drives is far smaller than external hard drives, offering users unrivalled portability. Additionally, Flash Drives utilize flash memory-technology that includes no moving parts whatsoever unlike traditional hard drives-so risk of damage from rough handling and accidental drops is greatly reduced. Flash Drives are also more convenient because they do not require any of the configuration and setup associated with typical external hard drives.

Q. Who are Flash Drives for ?

Flash Drives are for everyone! Power users will appreciate the advanced options and portability that Flash Drives provide, while tech novices will love how easily and intuitively Flash Drives allow you to transport and share files. If you can turn on a computer and open a document, you can operate a Flash Drive!
As evidenced by our large and diverse clientele, Flash Drives are truly for everyone. Small businesses, large corporations, educational institutions, hospitals, government agencies, charitable establishments-all of these organizations have benefited from the capabilities made possible by our flash drives.

Q. How much do Flash Drives cost ?

Prices are based on the capacity of the Flash Drives you order and the amount of Flash Drives you order.

Q. Can I brand my own products for resale ?

Absolutely! Take advantage of our low prices and quick turnaround to stock your shelves with our Slim, Classic & Mini USB series. We can even help you with many kinds of customized packaging for your purchase, including graphic design work for clamshell insert cards and/or box design.