Custom USB Flash Drives: Does Size Matter?

By Trevor Freeman · Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

USB Flash Drives“Bigger isn’t always better” as the old axiom goes. Well when it comes to USB flash drives, smaller isn’t always cheaper. Let me explain why:

The manufacturers of NAND storage chips for USB flash drives continue to make larger and larger sized chips, because that’s what their customers want and that’s where the market is going. Today it is common for personal USB drives to hit 8, 16, or even 64GB at the high end of the spectrum. Naturally, a steep price accompanies these cutting-edge drives.

The truth is that flash drives with such enormous capacities are far too large for most people’s needs. Today’s multimedia files have such amazing compression that a full-screen video clip, audio lecture, or presentation can fit comfortably on a 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB drive with plenty of room to spare.

When shopping for USB drives, it’s easy to overbuy and end up with more space than you really need. Imagine getting yourself into a Ferrari when all you really need is a grocery-getter!

On the other hand, it can be just as bad to under-buy and get less space than you need. Many customers think they can save money by purchasing the smallest USB flash drives available. This plan often backfires when they discover there’s not enough space for their intended project.

The truth is that the cost of upgrading from a small drive to a standard size drive is marginal. We’re talking about a difference of just a few pennies between one drive and another.

The question on everyone’s mind about USB flash drives is: “Does size matter?” The answer is: Absolutely! The name of the game is to get the right sized USB drive for your job. Not too big and not too small. That’s where CDROM2GO can help you! We offer a wide variety of Custom USB Flash Drives in assorted colors and capacities.

If you’re still not sure what size drive you need, our helpful sales associates are available online and via telephone to answer your questions. Give them a call toll-free at 1-877-992-3766 or visit us online at www.cdrom2go.com


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