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Items In Floppy/Tape You Might Be Interested InProduct Details of Iomega Zip 250MB USB Powered ExtDescription In an ultra-thin, mobile package, the Zip 250 USB Powered drive meets the high-capacity storage requirements of PC and Mac users alike. At one inch thick and weighing slightly less than a pound, this drive can accompany the most demanding mobile computer user. It features a random access time of less than 50 ms, up to 900 KB/sec sustained transfer rate, up to 1.0 MB/sec burst transfer rate, and a typical throughput of up to 55 MB/min. In addition, it has an average start/stop time of 5-8 seconds. The long format time is just 8-10 seconds, while the short format time is only 10 seconds for 250MB media.You don't need an external power supply, the USB interface draws its power from the host device. This means less hassle and greater portability for your storage drive. It is hot plug-and-play compatible (except with Windows NT 4.0) to give you the convenience you need when you're traveling. You can use both 100MB and 250MB Zip disks in this drive.Each Zip 250 USB drive ships with all the Iomega software you will need to install and use your drive. The software suite is designed to help take advantage of your drive and the information you commit to reliable disks. IomegaWare 2.1 is your drive's core application that allows for quick and convenient access to your files, Iomega drive tools, diagnostic utilities, other Iomega software, Web links, and online help. Iomega 1-Step Backup easily backs up data files from your hard drive to Zip disks. With the Iomega QuikSync software, Summary Product Title: Iomega Zip 250MB USB Powered Ext Manufacturer: Iomega Power Score: 3.3 | 2 Reviews General System Type: Apple Macintosh, PC (Intel x86 Compatible) Interface Type: USB Form Factor Width: (Not Applicable) Warranty Information: Limited Form Factor Height: (Not Applicable) URL: Manufacturer Link Additional Specifications Frequency Band: Sleep (spin down) time: 15 minutes Format time: Average long format time (surface verify): 15 minutes Average short format time: 10 seconds Access Time: 40 ms Average Seek Software Included: Iomega Automatic Backup Iomega Sync software Media Durability: 5 Year Reviews on Iomega Zip 250MB USB Powered Ext
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- Nov 17, 2004
Iomega Zip 250MB USB Powered ExtStrengths: The Iomega 250MB Zip Drive is a reliable source of media storage Weakness: Thus far I have found no weaknesses associated with this product. Our company has been purchasing Iomega Zip Drives for years. We purchase them with our PC's and we purchase them as an add on to our PC's. Thus far we have found them to be a very reliable storage media. Advertisement  
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Iomega Zip 250MB USB Powered Ext
Strengths: very small, sleek.
Weakness: make a weird noise at bootup, less friction (explained below)
The very first drive I bought from iomega was the 100 mb external parallel drive. It worked well for sometime and then finally crashed with the infamous click of death problem. This one has worked well for me so far. It looks extremely smart when compared to the older drives and since it's bus powered, all that's needed is the USB cable. When the computer is booted it makes a weird noise...not...
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