What Tom's Swag Would You Buy?
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Hey there all!
In the past Tom's has given away Tom's Hardware hammers, polos, shirts, squishy stress balls, USB sticks, and flashlights to users that have won contests, giveaways or just as a reward for a spectacular accomplishment. We'll be doing this much more in the coming year as well, but we also wanted to open things up a bit and provide our audience with a way to get Tom's merch on demand. Before we do that though, we want to hear from you directly on what kinds of stuff you'd like. What Tom's merch would you yourself buy?
From my end, case badges for builds is a thing I'd plunk down a few bucks for. And, we've now had these made and they look epic. (More to come on that later.) Here's a few examples of stuff we've had a lot of demands for.
• Hammers
• Polo shirts
• T-shirts with the iconography graphic
• Case badges
• Computer tool kits
What would you like to see? What would you buy? We'll be implementing a store soon, and want to be sure to include any suggestions from the community that we can.
Thanks in advance!
-JP
In the past Tom's has given away Tom's Hardware hammers, polos, shirts, squishy stress balls, USB sticks, and flashlights to users that have won contests, giveaways or just as a reward for a spectacular accomplishment. We'll be doing this much more in the coming year as well, but we also wanted to open things up a bit and provide our audience with a way to get Tom's merch on demand. Before we do that though, we want to hear from you directly on what kinds of stuff you'd like. What Tom's merch would you yourself buy?
From my end, case badges for builds is a thing I'd plunk down a few bucks for. And, we've now had these made and they look epic. (More to come on that later.) Here's a few examples of stuff we've had a lot of demands for.
• Hammers
• Polo shirts
• T-shirts with the iconography graphic
• Case badges
• Computer tool kits
What would you like to see? What would you buy? We'll be implementing a store soon, and want to be sure to include any suggestions from the community that we can.
Thanks in advance!
-JP
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MeteorsRaining
October 1, 2014 8:03:51 AM
Hey there, though I won't be eligible to buy (not sure if you can ship to India), I'd put forward my opinion. Firstly, you guys are doing a truly amazing job, kudos!
I always liked tech stuff from tech contests, but more than anything else, I like something which could be souvenired. Case badges are fascinating, as is the tool kit or a simple Tom's badge indicating this site's presence in the person's life. But that's just my opinion. t-Shirts never go out of fasion, and even wrist bands would look good. The hammer would be a great reward too, limited edition or its exclusivity is what I'd look out for.
I always liked tech stuff from tech contests, but more than anything else, I like something which could be souvenired. Case badges are fascinating, as is the tool kit or a simple Tom's badge indicating this site's presence in the person's life. But that's just my opinion. t-Shirts never go out of fasion, and even wrist bands would look good. The hammer would be a great reward too, limited edition or its exclusivity is what I'd look out for.
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Reply to MeteorsRaining
Maybe see if you can get Pebble onboard and make a Tom's branded smartwatch and gove those away.
Whatever swag you make, it's a good idea to slap as many tech logos onto it for the cool factor.
AMD, Nvidia, Intel perhaps smaller players like Qualcomm, EVGA, ASUS, Gigabyte, Razer etc.
Use that revenue to subsidize the swag.
Whatever swag you make, it's a good idea to slap as many tech logos onto it for the cool factor.
AMD, Nvidia, Intel perhaps smaller players like Qualcomm, EVGA, ASUS, Gigabyte, Razer etc.
Use that revenue to subsidize the swag.
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Reply to amdfangirl
Fitted/stretch (1 size fits most) hat
trucker hat
mechanic's button up shirt with logo
mouse pads
gaming mouse surfaces
t-shirts and polos
coffee mugs
multi-tool and/or tool kit (both great ideas)
What about a DVD of Tom's 'chosen' testing tools and software, including any that we can sub-license? Would be a great place to include additional links, videos/how-to's, behind the scenes stuff, demo software and testing software, etc. Depending on any licensing, could sell for like $4.99 (example) and would be easy to burn off 1000's.
trucker hat
mechanic's button up shirt with logo
mouse pads
gaming mouse surfaces
t-shirts and polos
coffee mugs
multi-tool and/or tool kit (both great ideas)
What about a DVD of Tom's 'chosen' testing tools and software, including any that we can sub-license? Would be a great place to include additional links, videos/how-to's, behind the scenes stuff, demo software and testing software, etc. Depending on any licensing, could sell for like $4.99 (example) and would be easy to burn off 1000's.
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Reply to rubix_1011
Epic ideas so far, everyone!
Now that's frikken brilliant. Though, maybe not a CD? I'm thinking a USB stick, since a lot of rigs no longer have optical media options, like netbooks and the such. Maybe even one of those key-style USBs...
-JP
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What about a DVD of Tom's 'chosen' testing tools and software, including any that we can sub-license?Now that's frikken brilliant. Though, maybe not a CD? I'm thinking a USB stick, since a lot of rigs no longer have optical media options, like netbooks and the such. Maybe even one of those key-style USBs...
-JP
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jpishgar said:
Epic ideas so far, everyone!Quote:
What about a DVD of Tom's 'chosen' testing tools and software, including any that we can sub-license?Now that's frikken brilliant. Though, maybe not a CD? I'm thinking a USB stick, since a lot of rigs no longer have optical media options, like netbooks and the such. Maybe even one of those key-style USBs...
-JP
Removable media of any type would be ideal, obviously, unless we're getting into the business of offering software purchase and management akin to Steam or Amazon. Obviously I haven't had nearly enough coffee today and far too much beer last night due to the AL Wild Card game or else I wouldn't have suggested such archaic methods of data storage as a DVD. USB stick would definitely be a better option...and if they want to copy off the content, format and use the USB device, it's still a worthwhile investment.
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Reply to rubix_1011
Great ideas! For personal use, it's hard to beat "tools" of any kind; hammer, flashlight, multi-tool (love that one), etc. For getting the name out there, T-shirts, caps, and bumper stickers work well.
For the flashlight, make it one of those clip-on bendy stalk lights for illuminating the recesses of a case, or a finger-light; something a tech could actually carry around and use on the job. Head- or cap-lights work for that too.
Software loads on USB sticks are another great idea too. Include a compendium of years' worth of benchmarks and other reference.
Another useful gadget is a car or wall charger for USB devices; those are pretty cheap. You might put Toms Guide logos on those, since they're more focused on gadgets.
For the flashlight, make it one of those clip-on bendy stalk lights for illuminating the recesses of a case, or a finger-light; something a tech could actually carry around and use on the job. Head- or cap-lights work for that too.
Software loads on USB sticks are another great idea too. Include a compendium of years' worth of benchmarks and other reference.
Another useful gadget is a car or wall charger for USB devices; those are pretty cheap. You might put Toms Guide logos on those, since they're more focused on gadgets.
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Reply to Onus
damric
October 6, 2014 2:30:19 PM
that metal hammer you gave mods awhile ago
mouspads
usb stick
case badges
hats
t-shirts
polos
sweatshirts
sleeveless
light jackets
case decals (larger sized)
frosted car window appliques (also doubles as case window appliques)
pens
pencils
general carry bags
coffee cups
travel coffee thermos
memorabillia (photos, etc) signed by your favorite toms authors ( *cry* no more jane
)
perhaps some various other items that i saw listed above.
mouspads
usb stick
case badges
hats
t-shirts
polos
sweatshirts
sleeveless
light jackets
case decals (larger sized)
frosted car window appliques (also doubles as case window appliques)
pens
pencils
general carry bags
coffee cups
travel coffee thermos
memorabillia (photos, etc) signed by your favorite toms authors ( *cry* no more jane
)perhaps some various other items that i saw listed above.
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Reply to ssddx
jpishgar said:
Epic ideas so far, everyone!Quote:
What about a DVD of Tom's 'chosen' testing tools and software, including any that we can sub-license?Now that's frikken brilliant. Though, maybe not a CD? I'm thinking a USB stick, since a lot of rigs no longer have optical media options, like netbooks and the such. Maybe even one of those key-style USBs...
-JP
How about one of the above shaped like Tom's Hammer?
-Wolf sends
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ewok93
October 8, 2014 11:54:26 PM
The question was, "what Tom's swag would I buy?" I'd likely buy a USB stick with software tools on it, a multi-tool (or tools; different sizes and/or types could be offered), and one or more flashlights (I collect flashlights as well as use them). I typically don't wear caps. I might buy a hoodie or light jacket if the price were reasonable, possibly a "mechanics' style" long-sleeve denim shirt.
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Reply to Onus
A signed toms shirt with Don W and Crashman's signature on it ... truly geeky.
A "toms" endorsed little toolkit with the right tools for everything you need to transplant a mobo ... and some spares like shiney case cover screws, HDD / Case screws, mobo screws etc ... and some TIM.
Get one of the OEM's to make it up for us according to crashman's specs.
I'll buy one.
A "toms" endorsed little toolkit with the right tools for everything you need to transplant a mobo ... and some spares like shiney case cover screws, HDD / Case screws, mobo screws etc ... and some TIM.
Get one of the OEM's to make it up for us according to crashman's specs.
I'll buy one.
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