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What Are Shaped CDs?
Shaped CD's are modified smaller versions of standard size CDs.
Shaped CD's use the same technology as standard size cds. The big difference is
reduced physical size and the ability to make a CD that really stands out.
Playing Shaped CDs
Shaped CDs play just like regular size CDs. Shaped CDs are meant for use in tray
drives and top-loading drives only (what most PCs have). Please Note: Shaped CDs should not be used in slot or front-loading drives
Benefits & Uses of Shaped CDs
Shaped CDs are high tech and unique. They get peoples attention. Their smaller size
allow them to be carried around much easier than standard cds. Because they are
CDs, they hold information that can be viewed on a computer or even listened to
in a CD player.
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Shaped CD Uses:
- Sales and Marketing Brochures
- Product and Service Catalogues
- Tradeshow Giveaways
- Product Promotions
- Meeting Hand-outs
- Training Manuals
- Operating Manuals
- Recruiting Brochures
- Company Business Cards
- Marketing Materials
- Software Distribution
- Musicians - Songs & Videos
- Newsletters
- Annual Reports
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Shaped CD Content Ideas:
- Video Presentations
- Company Website
- Specially Created Promotional Website
- Paperless Catalog
- Audio (songs, presentations, lectures, etc.)
- White papers, Instructions, Manuals - PDF, DOCs, etc.
- Flash Presentations
- Images, Diagrams, and Photos
- Downloads & Software
- Brochures & Marketing Materials (PDF format)
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Many Styles of Shaped CDs
One of the great things about Shaped CDs is the wide variety of options,
allowing you to pick just the right look for your needs. Shaped CDs come
in three main styles.
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Business Card CDs (5 sizes)
Like their namesake they really are the same size as a standard paper business
card (a little thicker) and are just as easy to hand out.
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Mini CDs (3" diameter)
These miniatures offer the most storage space of all the shaped CDs (180
mb) while still retaining their "cool factor" and small physical size advantage.
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Custom Shaped CDs
The ultimate in shaped CD technology, you can hand out CDs that perfectly
match what your business does. An incredible promotional item.
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What Can Be Put On A Shaped CD?
You can put any type of information on a shaped CD that you can put on a standard
CD. However, with Shaped CDs being smaller physically then their standard CD counterpart,
they also have less room for data storage.
Standard CD: 650-700 MBs of data storage
Shaped CD: 30-180 MBs of data storage
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