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It's a nice sentiment. But the only thumb drive I would ever plug into my PC from a vendor is in its original, sealed packaging. Aka a blank thumb drive.
so people can turn it into a desktop or phone background? yeah that's a great idea, and selling point. >

We think that including something as a gift that users can actually find a use for is cool. >

Save money on the USB and provide a download QR/Link >

Not as cool tho. That’s the whole reason why you’d do the usb, it’s like getting a vinyl >

I like the USB used like a vinyl, but is way expensive that a link. Having a link is way safer and easy to do. >

Maybe they should send a floppy disk >

This would actually be an awesome idea... If the design was a bit more retro >

And if any of us had floppy disk readers >

Floppy can’t hold 8gb lol, you’d have to mail an entire crate of them >

Great idea. >

Why not providing a download link with every order? People (source - me) loose things everyday and to have a link provided with my order via email would be very handy :) >

That can also be achieved, just wanted to send something as gifts along with orders. >

How about stickers? Thumb drives are pretty much obsolete now. But stickers, stickers will never go out of style. >

I use USB sticks all the time! >

I actually have 2 that are in constant rotation of .ISO's that I use to install/format drives and computers.
I've also had like 3 that friends forgot to return after sharing files with them that were too big to be sent digitally >

I suppose you know of ventoy then? >

I actually use the disks utility in Ubuntu or Rufus for windows for writing .ISOs to USB.
I'm not particularly fond of running OSs from USB because of read/write speeds.
It does seem like it could be extremely useful though >

The design files are cool but I wouldn't do a USB for it. 
If you want to throw in an extra, might I suggest turning one into a sticker? A good quality sticker or two of it would look great and would be an inexpensive little bonus thank you. >

Save the earth. Email it >

I'd use the USB
emails are way easier to lose too >

How do you lose an email plus they’re unlimited u can just send anothee >

Honestly It doesn't sound like a great idea. Any person participating in this group buy has probably got half a dozen flash drives sitting in a drawer somewhere going unused. It needlessly adds to the production costs and environmental impact.
I understand the sentiment behind it, but it comes off as a bit wasteful. If you want to supply the files, just host them on the product page and supply a download link. >

You could always e-cycle them. But, I see what you mean. I never thought of it that way 😓 >


You could always e-cycle them.

That is true, but that puts work on the buyer and most people are not going to >

and it's better to reduce consumption in the first place than recycling later. >


It's e-waste for most people.
Just put them up for download.
No one should ever put an untrusted USB in their PC; I have no idea who might have had access to load malware onto it before it arrived in my hands. >

Not to sound mean, but who needs an 8GB flash drive in this day and age. I think it would be better to simply provide a download link... >

Cool idea but isn’t 8GB overkill? And probably better to just give a digital code or download to save on waste & money. >

it's so you can use it for other things afterwards! >

But in that case it's underkill. >

I think it's a cute idea, but if the intent is to provide a useful and cool gift, it might not meet that goal. I could always use another flash drive for that one quick file or to load OS installation files, but the cheap ones given as promotional items or free gifts tend to fail quickly or have terrible performance.
If you just want to distribute the design files, providing a download link after checkout should let you do that in a way that minimizes cost for you and reduces the potential for waste for customers. The thought is appreciated though! >

Cool idea, but it would create more e-waste than needed. A much more elegant solution could be QR code, a link sent via email or in the box with the desk mat. Anything really, that doesn’t involve creating more e-waste (same goes for general plastic based waste). >

United states as well right ? I'm interested even though i dont know what this is lmao >

yeah, the US site is  keebmonkey
it's a big deskmat >

can you just make it not $40 lol >

Whoa they're pretty!
... I wonder how far in the future we'll be using screens as deskmats so the designs can be changed to suit a certain mood or time of day >

will you consider selling the design files only? i don't use deskmats but would pay for the file to use in my background >

Good idea, but it might be cheaper to just make them available on a website. >

how about an sd card? Rubber duckies are easily camouflaged as usb drives and i'd be sussy about putting one on my main machine >

Including the design files Is a nice touch and I won't say no to an addition to my USB pile lol >

This image looks familiar, but I can't place my finger on where I saw it.  I thought it was a stolen piece or involved in some ai controversy. >

Security 101. Never plug an untrusted USB drive into your computer. >

Save the flash, provide a download link >

I like the idea, but please just provide a link or email with them for download.
The thumbdrive would be a huge ewaste issue.
A matching sticker or notebook etc could be fun though. >

It sounds okay but I think a DL link for matching wallpapers would suffice in todays age. If you really want to provide something physical to add maybe a sticker? >

That's awesome. When Sour did the Little Moon mat for NK_ I reached out somewhere on Reddit to try and get a wallpaper for it. Can't recall if it was here or elsewhere, but Sour got hold of me and sent me a custom sized image to use for my desktop. This really stood out and I think it's something many of us would love. But I also get why there's hesitation due to counterfeits. >

Sounds like unnecessary e-waste, to be honest. Just let people download the designs, and if someone needs a flash drive, they can buy one. >

The flash drive is a wonderful idea in my opinion! Although maybe you could give buyer's the option if they wanted the flashdrive or download the Photos. That way people who didn't need or want the flashdrive could still get the photos, and no extra electronic waste is created. Still really cool idea can't wait to see the desk mat for myself!!! >

Bad idea. As if they can not be stored online for people to download by scanning a qr code or something..... >

nice polution >

Cool gl >

So pretty! >

I feel like this is great but could lead to problems with people stealing and reselling saying it their own >

I'm really tired of seeing this. Go develop your product somewhere else. >

This place is for mechanical keebs and related products. Such as wrist tests, desk mats, etc.
Don’t want to see it? Block them. >

Tempting 👀 >

cool >

Noice >

Nice desk mat it will defo match with my setup does it ship internationally tho cos I live in the UK >

I'm in the UK and just joined the GB, there is a link to the UK distributor mechanicalboards in the thread. Just over £6 for p&p >

Wonderful! >

1, 2, and 5 are really nice. The flash drive is interesting but sounds nice >

This looks great, ty for doing the giveaway >

Awesome! >

I personally would not use the flash drive. But the Night version of this just got me, it's so gorgeous. And I would love to have files to use as desktop backgrounds or whatever. Gotta echo the other concern I saw of art theft, though, if you're worried about it. But I'm sure you can subtly watermark the images, maybe that would help?
Anyway, I love these, and I'm excited to eventually get one. >

That's so cool! people are saying it's a bad idea, but i actually need some more flash drives
they're one of those things that you need but wouldn't buy because you don't need them that much >

Adding a USB is just adding to e-waste and files could instead be offered on your website. Offer the jpeg in high resolution formats for 4k and ultrawides and 9:16 format for phones. >

Wow… so I’ll just get these in every color… >

Unnecessarily expensive way to do that. Just drop a little card with a link to your site or something with the files there free to download >

A variation on this could be something like a 3D printed charm with a permalink QR code/NFC tag to the files. >

Like the drive idea, just bought in. Nice chill graphic which should go well with my key caps. Also thumbs up on the 5mm thickness. >

looks nice! >

If you want something physical, get some nice cardstock with a QR code printed on it. 8GB flash drives are the absolute minimum for creating bootable drives for Windows and I suspect that will only go up soon.
People already love your work, just keep the files hosted at full res and your customers will be more than happy. >

I'd be really hesitant sticking an unknown USB into my PC, unless it's brandnew it might get some worried. You should have it as an option to choose instead >

I would be concerned that some might be posting it somewhere and people could download it and just order a DIY deskmat from AliExpress with your design. However it is a nice idea and as some have pointed out it could be a selling point >

Put malware in it that secretly remaps their “z” key to italics, but only have it activate every 5th press. Just enough to be annoying, but not annoying enough to wipe pc. >

Make the usb optional.  Still provide a download option, but making it optional saves waste from those who won’t use it, but still is a gift to those who would. >

No is not, putting some random drive in your PC will never be a good idea. >

Nope. I'm not plugging in some random USB into my computer. >

Whaaat, these are too frickin cute looking! >

Bad, never trust an unsolicited usb flash drive
Plus at 8gb, that’s just e-waste, I’d rather have a lower price by $2, or even no discount no garbage is good >

I don’t need a thumb drive. But I will buy one. >

yo >

I've pre-ordered this already, I hope that I can get the wallpaper files since they look so awesome! >

Id love a wallpaper of these 🥺 >

Just send a download link to high resolution images with the email receipt. A USB with every purchase seems needlessly wasteful. Or have the option available. I certainly don’t trust random USB drives. >

its a cool portrait background as welll >

Omggg love the Matt! I have a black cat and the first one is so beautiful 🤩 >

Funny. People keep saying that the flash drives are a waste, meanwhile I was thinking how I wouldn’t mind an extra flash drive for Linux. >

Good idea! >

3rd 5th and 7th are beauties. Also love the black and white ones :) >

Or you know just allow them to download from a website
Don't waste a usb, let there be a password download. >

someone has already recreated this as a link
image im waiting for it >

Emirkol the Chaotic. >

you have to prove it doesn't have malware on it. easier to just provide an dl link. >

Dope! >

I would never put a random usb into my pc no matter how much I trust the company. >

While I really appreciate the sentiment, I’m also hesitant to plug in pre-used flash drives from any source. You never know what’s on there and the only way to find out is to risk plugging it into your pc >

I love the final result >

Stupid idea, just host them so less E-waste >

What year is it? Not really worth the added costs. Just put the files on Google drive behind a link that can only be accessed when shared. Then give folx the link via email upon order. >

I wouldn’t really feel comfortable using a flash drive but I love the idea of link via users profile!