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USB Thumbdrives versus CD's - Any Thoughts?
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 4:28 pm
by ThomasGoodlunas
Hi All,
Since submissions for the listening panels are being done online for the 2019 Rally I'd like to hear if anyone is going to use thumb-drives instead of CD's for luncheon and mentor giveaways? If you are using thumb-drives, have you had any issues with Mac-Win compatibility?
Thanks for your input!
TG
Re: USB Thumbdrives versus CD's - Any Thoughts?
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 11:50 pm
by pwaara
Hey Thomas,
I'm so glad you're coming to the Rally again. See Casey's post
what-to-bring-to-the-road-rally-2016-ed ... 72927.html which covers a lot of ground. Personally, I prefer receiving CDs over USB drives as they are more convenient for me, and I don't have to worry about viruses. I just bring a handful, just in case and for the mentor lunches, but I also have a link and QR code to my online music on my business card, which I also put in the CD.
Looking forward to seeing you there again.
~Pat
Re: USB Thumbdrives versus CD's - Any Thoughts?
Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 8:34 am
by VanderBoegh
Hey Thomas, as a mentor for these past few years, I'd recommend against using USB drives for three reasons:
One, they're far more costly than CD's. Much better to hand out product if it doesn't cost you much money.
Two, they don't conveniently stack onto a pile of CD's with the other music a mentor receives. Therefore, they're more likely to get lost - or at least misplaced - when the mentor arrives back home.
Three, once a misplaced USB drive is discovered by a mentor at his/her house (sometimes years later), they're more likely to just say "sweet, a free USB drive", rather than listening to the music on it.
CD's, as old of a medium as they are now, are still the method I'd recommend. Other mentors and people may have differing opinions though.....
~~Matt
Re: USB Thumbdrives versus CD's - Any Thoughts?
Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 9:16 am
by funsongs
VanderBoegh wrote: ↑Sun Oct 20, 2019 8:34 am
Hey Thomas, as a mentor for these past few years, I'd recommend against using USB drives for three reasons:
One, they're far more costly than CD's. Much better to hand out product if it doesn't cost you much money.
Two, they don't conveniently stack onto a pile of CD's with the other music a mentor receives. Therefore, they're more likely to get lost - or at least misplaced - when the mentor arrives back home.
Three, once a misplaced USB drive is discovered by a mentor at his/her house (sometimes years later), they're more likely to just say "sweet, a free USB drive", rather than listening to the music on it.
CD's, as old of a medium as they are now, are still the method I'd recommend. Other mentors and people may have differing opinions though.....
~~Matt
Thanks for that perspective & advice.
See you at The Westin!
Re: USB Thumbdrives versus CD's - Any Thoughts?
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 12:01 pm
by ThomasGoodlunas
pwaara wrote: ↑Fri Oct 18, 2019 11:50 pm
Hey Thomas,
I'm so glad you're coming to the Rally again. See Casey's post
what-to-bring-to-the-road-rally-2016-ed ... 72927.html which covers a lot of ground. Personally, I prefer receiving CDs over USB drives as they are more convenient for me, and I don't have to worry about viruses. I just bring a handful, just in case and for the mentor lunches, but I also have a link and QR code to my online music on my business card, which I also put in the CD.
Looking forward to seeing you there again.
~Pat
Hey Pat,
Thanks for the reply and link to Casey's post. You have a good point with the virus issue too. I look forward to seeing you at the event and perhaps we can assemble a "Maui" gathering like you mentioned. Much Aloha!
Re: USB Thumbdrives versus CD's - Any Thoughts?
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 12:36 pm
by ThomasGoodlunas
VanderBoegh wrote: ↑Sun Oct 20, 2019 8:34 am
Hey Thomas, as a mentor for these past few years, I'd recommend against using USB drives for three reasons:
One, they're far more costly than CD's. Much better to hand out product if it doesn't cost you much money.
Two, they don't conveniently stack onto a pile of CD's with the other music a mentor receives. Therefore, they're more likely to get lost - or at least misplaced - when the mentor arrives back home.
Three, once a misplaced USB drive is discovered by a mentor at his/her house (sometimes years later), they're more likely to just say "sweet, a free USB drive", rather than listening to the music on it.
CD's, as old of a medium as they are now, are still the method I'd recommend. Other mentors and people may have differing opinions though.....
~~Matt
Hey Matt,
Thanks for the advice, looks like CD’s win that argument! The stacking issue makes total sense and “sweet, a free USB drive” too, especially since I’ve been guilty of the same. I appreciate your time and look forward to visiting at the Rally if your schedule allows.
~Thomas