[Marketing] Fwd: NexCopy price book

[Sean DALY]

Hi Caroline

I'm not sure the grey "labs" of the logo would work over grey or
silver stick color

In my experience printing on metal wears off the stick after repeated
use (fine if just sits in the PC of course). Also, although swing
style stick is robust, printable logo area is small.

The thumb switch (slide-out) variant is robust too, and a little
larger so will show the logo better. Not necessarily an issue that the
logo is on the other side; some PCs have "upside-down" USB ports
anyway, the logo would be visible.

If possible I suggest LED equipped sticks, helpful to not corrupt data
prior to stick removal (otherwise count to ten slowly...)

What I could suggest is that you obtain a sample before siging off on the run

Sean



On Sun, Jul 19, 2009 at 7:30 PM, Caroline
Meeks<caroline at solutiongrove.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm going to order some more USB sticks.  I want to go with a no cap style.
>
> I am hoping to sell some of these, at least enough to cover my costs.
>
> Does anyone with more sense of design then me (like anyone else in the
> universe ;) have any advice on which style and color.
>
> The swing style look sturdy, Is there a way to change the logo so it will
> look better on the silver?
>
> Thanks!
> Caroline
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Nexcopy <gregm at nexcopy.com>
> Date: Sat, Jul 18, 2009 at 10:36 AM
> Subject: RE: NexCopy price book
> To: Caroline Meeks <caroline at solutiongrove.com>, Sean Daly
> <sdaly at sugarlabs.org>
>
>
> We've done grey before and it does look good.  Obviously it wouldn't jump
> out as much as something like a white logo...but it doesn't get lost
> either.  With swing styles you really get only silver colored arms.  Your
> other option is going with a switch style, like Colorado....but then the
> printing is on the bottom.  Or maybe the Sarasota style because the switch
> is on the side.
>
> Regards,
> Greg
> ________________________________
> From: solutiongrove at gmail.com [mailto:solutiongrove at gmail.com] On Behalf Of
> Caroline Meeks
> Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2009 5:50 AM
> To: gregm at nexcopy.com; Sean Daly
> Subject: Re: NexCopy price book
>
> Hi Greg,
>
> What do you think will look good? I do liek the swing style, but I'm not
> sure the Labs part of the logo will show up well. Maybe I should go back and
> see if I can get colors that will work better on Grey?
>
> Sean, what do you think?
>
> On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 11:10 AM, Nexcopy <gregm at nexcopy.com> wrote:
>>
>> Morning Caroline,
>>
>> I agree with you about the caps.  Especially with the young kids.  I think
>> the drive would look nice with the Oxford style.  It's our post popular
>> style, has a nice big print area and comes in a variety of body colors.
>>
>> Considering the grey "labs" and the swing arm of the Oxford metal...maybe
>> do the silver body as well?  I've attached all the color styles for you.
>>
>> Maybe red...although it might be off just a little....?
>>
>> Let me know which color(s) you like best and I'll make up a couple virtual
>> proofs.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Greg
>> ________________________________
>> From: solutiongrove at gmail.com [mailto:solutiongrove at gmail.com] On Behalf
>> Of Caroline Meeks
>> Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 2:38 PM
>> To: gregm at nexcopy.com
>> Subject: Re: NexCopy price book
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Yup just got it.
>>
>> I've attached our graphics.
>>
>> What do you recommend? My experience is lids don't last to Day 2 in a
>> school.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Caroline
>>
>> On 7/16/09, Nexcopy <gregm at nexcopy.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Caroline,
>>>
>>> I just sent out the updated price book [lots of changes] did you get it?
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Greg
>>> ________________________________
>>> From: solutiongrove at gmail.com [mailto:solutiongrove at gmail.com] On Behalf
>>> Of Caroline Meeks
>>> Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 5:38 AM
>>> To: gregm at nexcopy.com
>>> Subject: Re: NexCopy price book
>>>
>>> Hi Greg,
>>>
>>> I don't seem to be on the list to get the weekly USB prices.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Caroline
>>>
>>> On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 3:14 PM, Nexcopy <gregm at nexcopy.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi Caroline,
>>>>
>>>> Yes!  Here are the versions of Colorado....  The logo will be on the
>>>> bottom however, since the switch is on the top.  If you'd like me to
>>>> generate a virtual proof, just shoot over the vector artwork and we'll get
>>>> something done up.  If you don't have vector [like .eps or .ai] then 300dpi
>>>> "should" work.
>>>> ________________________________
>>>> From: solutiongrove at gmail.com [mailto:solutiongrove at gmail.com] On Behalf
>>>> Of Caroline Meeks
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 12:07 PM
>>>> To: gregm at nexcopy.com
>>>> Subject: Re: NexCopy price book
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Does Colorado come in White?
>>>>
>>>> I like the way the white sticks looked with the logo, but I ddin't like
>>>> the caps. Too easy to loose.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 10:34 AM, Nexcopy <gregm at nexcopy.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> LOL...well if I could spell "downloads" correctly that would help!
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.nexcopy.com/downloads/NexcopyFlash_062309.xls
>>>>>
>>>>> You should be getting an updated book today anyway [and prices are much
>>>>> lower with this weeks price!]
>>>>> ________________________________
>>>>> From: solutiongrove at gmail.com [mailto:solutiongrove at gmail.com] On
>>>>> Behalf Of Caroline Meeks
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 5:51 AM
>>>>> To: gregm at nexcopy.com
>>>>> Subject: Re: NexCopy price book
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi Greg,
>>>>>
>>>>> That link isn't downloading for me.
>>>>>
>>>>> thanks,
>>>>> Caroline
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 11:07 PM, Nexcopy <gregm at nexcopy.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Caroline,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> That price book is for duplicators and Secure Flash Drives, I also put
>>>>>> out a weekly price book for the regular sticks.  My company does push top
>>>>>> quality flash memory so it's not the rock bottom price, but it's great
>>>>>> quality.  Worth the extra .10 or .20.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Here is a link for last weeks price book...another one should be
>>>>>> coming out tomorrow.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Branding is no problem...but there are minimum order quantities for
>>>>>> printing.  What qty do you need.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://www.nexcopy.com/donwloads/NexcopyFlash_062309.xls
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>> Greg
>>>>>> ________________________________
>>>>>> From: solutiongrove at gmail.com [mailto:solutiongrove at gmail.com] On
>>>>>> Behalf Of Caroline Meeks
>>>>>> Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 7:57 PM
>>>>>> To: gregm at nexcopy.com
>>>>>> Subject: Re: NexCopy price book
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 8:01 PM, Nexcopy <gregm at nexcopy.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi Caroline,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thank you for the video clip - how fun!!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The Nexcopy software is constantly being updated.  One of our goals
>>>>>>> is getting the installation where nothing is required from the user for
>>>>>>> registry entries etc.  It should be like typical software - just load and
>>>>>>> go.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> As for porting the application to Linux, there are a couple of
>>>>>>> technical problems.  In addition, Nexcopy has built a business around flash
>>>>>>> memory duplicators so to build a solution under the GNP and requiring it to
>>>>>>> be open source is definitely not an option.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> However, I have thought of a solution for you.  The duplicator works
>>>>>>> great with a $250 Netbook.  So it would be very easy to have Nexcopy build a
>>>>>>> "bundled solution" where it's a complete system, including PC.  This way
>>>>>>> Nexcopy would configure the host PC and when the client receives all the
>>>>>>> product it's just connect and run.  This is an idea I've been toying with
>>>>>>> for several months anyway.  What are your thoughts about that?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I see that you are going to come out with a stand alone version.That
>>>>>> might be a good solution too.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I think you could create a version that runs on Linux without in being
>>>>>> GPL.  It would just be cool to be able to run from Sugar. But its not a show
>>>>>> stopper. I bet most schools with have a PC in the office anyway.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Last - of course you can be a dealer...especially since you have
>>>>>>> inroads to schools.  Did you know about the "data collection" feature?  This
>>>>>>> feature was designed specifically for schools.  What the "data collection"
>>>>>>> does is suck information OFF the flash drive into a folder on the PC.  This
>>>>>>> is great for teachers who collect homework on USB.  With the single click of
>>>>>>> the button you can copy the content back to the PC.  You can find the
>>>>>>> function in the "Run Job" button.  Just stick in a couple sticks with
>>>>>>> data...and run the job...you'll see what happens.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> That is very interesting.  The XS Server will back up the sticks, but
>>>>>> untill we have that working this is a nice alternative. Thanks!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I've attached the Nexcopy price book for you.  I will also add you to
>>>>>>> the weekly email for flash memory...might as well sell flash drives to the
>>>>>>> schools too.  You can brand the USB sticks with the school logo...even if
>>>>>>> they are not using Sugar.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It looks like all your flash drives are special secured versions and
>>>>>> expensive.  I am looking to make another order of Sugar Labs branded sticks.
>>>>>> The last ones we got were about $8 each, but there were a lot of bad sticks
>>>>>> in the batch.  Do you have a recommendation of where to buy?  Yes we do want
>>>>>> to be able to do School branded USBs too.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>> Caroline
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Kindest Regards,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> GREG MORRIS | NEXCOPY INC.
>>>>>>> p. 949 481 6478 x 112 |  f. 949 481 6479
>>>>>>> ________________________________
>>>>>>> From: solutiongrove at gmail.com [mailto:solutiongrove at gmail.com] On
>>>>>>> Behalf Of Caroline Meeks
>>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 10:47 AM
>>>>>>> To: gregm at nexcopy.com
>>>>>>> Subject: NexCopy
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi Greg,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Once I got everything setup and I got all my USB ports to believe
>>>>>>> they were USB 2 (one of them is loose, I have a new computer on order) the
>>>>>>> system worked great at FOSSED!!!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Set up is hard though.  With Sugar on a Stick every school will want
>>>>>>> one of these.  How hard would it be for you to port the software to
>>>>>>> linux/Sugar?  I'm hoping it will actually be an easier installation process
>>>>>>> for the user, shouldn't require any setting of bits in the registry.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I'm going to be selling Sticks and Backup service in the next few
>>>>>>> months from www.SugaronaStick.com.  As Sugar matures we will also sell
>>>>>>> support and professional development for schools. I'm interested in becoming
>>>>>>> a reseller for NexCopy if that's a possibility.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks again for the donation! Its a life saver for me,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Caroline
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Caroline Meeks
>>>>>>> Solution Grove
>>>>>>> Caroline at SolutionGrove.com
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 617-500-3488 - Office
>>>>>>> 505-213-3268 - Fax
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Caroline Meeks
>>>>>> Solution Grove
>>>>>> Caroline at SolutionGrove.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 617-500-3488 - Office
>>>>>> 505-213-3268 - Fax
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Caroline Meeks
>>>>> Solution Grove
>>>>> Caroline at SolutionGrove.com
>>>>>
>>>>> 617-500-3488 - Office
>>>>> 505-213-3268 - Fax
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Caroline Meeks
>>>> Solution Grove
>>>> Caroline at SolutionGrove.com
>>>>
>>>> 617-500-3488 - Office
>>>> 505-213-3268 - Fax
>>>>
>>>> []
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Caroline Meeks
>>> Solution Grove
>>> Caroline at SolutionGrove.com
>>>
>>> 617-500-3488 - Office
>>> 505-213-3268 - Fax
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Caroline Meeks
>> Solution Grove
>> Caroline at SolutionGrove.com
>>
>> 617-500-3488 - Office
>> 505-213-3268 - Fax
>
>
> --
> Caroline Meeks
> Solution Grove
> Caroline at SolutionGrove.com
>
> 617-500-3488 - Office
> 505-213-3268 - Fax
>
>
>
> --
> Caroline Meeks
> Solution Grove
> Caroline at SolutionGrove.com
>
> 617-500-3488 - Office
> 505-213-3268 - Fax
>
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