by ashley on July 30, 2010
It is the annual Christmas office party. Everyone is expecting to get the normal, same-old company t-shirts. Most of the time the t-shirt fades after a few spins in the washer and ends up being cut up for cleaning rags. Since the company started 15 years ago, they have always managed to pull off a spectacular holiday party, but fail miserably at the gift part.
However, this year, the owner has discovered a new, life-changing piece of technology. He no longer has to carry a 3 1/2 floppy from work to home. His daughter, a college freshman, bought him a new flash drive. He is amazed with all of the information that can be held in such a small device.
He can barely contain his excitement as he researches where to order enough flash drives for every employee in his company. Knowing that anybody could benefit for a flash drive, he can’t wait to see the looks on their faces when they open it instead of a t-shirt. [click to continue…]
by The Flash Drive Expert on January 26, 2010
Ever traveled to a country where the residents speak an unfamiliar language? You might have tried to order food in a restaurant in France and struggled to figure out the words for a well-done steak with a baked potato and green beans on the side. Or you might have tried to ask a random person on the street directions to the nearest shopping center in Shanghai.
Preload flash drives with foreign language tips
Anyone that has tried to communicate with people that speak another language knows how frustrating it can be to try to find out simple information. Thankfully, many resources are available to help tourists and business people alike know enough words and phrases to get along in a different country. From simple printed pocket dictionaries to handheld electronic translators, you can find many resources that fit your needs.
What about a language flash drive? One could compile information visitors would need to know about a language. There could be lists of commonly needed phrases. [click to continue…]
