USB Powered Drive With Automatic Backup Software Simplifies High-Capacity
Storage
ROY, Utah, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Iomega Corporation (NYSE: IOM), a
global leader in reliable portable data storage, will unveil the new Zip(R)
100MB USB Powered drive this week at PC Expo. The stylish Zip 100MB USB
Powered drive is roughly half the size of its predecessor and receives both
data and power through a single USB cable. By eliminating the need for a
separate power cord, Iomega has made its industry standard Zip drive more
portable and easy to use than ever.
Included with the drive is Iomega QuikSync(TM) automatic backup software,
a $39.95 value. With QuikSync software, files saved to any protected
directory are transparently copied to the Zip 100MB USB Powered drive. Users
can also choose between continuous backup or customized scheduling.
"Digital solutions should make life simpler," said Doug Collier, senior
vice president, marketing and product management, Iomega Corporation.
"Getting the full functionality people expect from a Zip drive is as simple as
plugging in one cable, and our QuikSync software is the simple tool that
computer users need to keep their important data backed up and safe from
viruses, computer crashes and other threats."
In addition to QuikSync software, the new Zip 100MB USB Powered drive
includes software for easily copying an entire floppy collection to a single
Zip disk, managing digital audio files, editing digital photos, and
accomplishing other tasks. The new Zip 100MB USB Powered drive is also hot
swappable, meaning that users can easily connect and use the drive without
rebooting the computer. The drive is compatible with Windows(R) operating
systems 95, 98, 2000, Me, NT 4.0; Linux (Kernel 2.4.0), and Mac(R) OS 8.5.1
through X.
The new Zip 100MB USB Powered drive is expected to be available worldwide
in August for a suggested retail price of $99.95. For more information, visit
http://www.Iomega.com/zip.
About Iomega
Iomega Corporation (NYSE: IOM) manufactures and markets the award-winning
Zip(R), Jaz(R) and PocketZip(TM) drives and disks, the Peerless(TM) drive
system, DataSafe(TM) network attached storage servers, the HipZip(TM) digital
audio player, the FotoShow(TM) digital image center, LifeWorks(TM) software,
and Iomega QuikSync(TM) software; Iomega also markets Iomega CD-RW drives,
Iomega CompactFlash(TM) and SmartMedia(TM) memory cards, and Iomega
Microdrive(TM) miniature hard drives. Iomega's products help people to save,
share, manage and create important information such as Internet downloads,
audio files, personal photographs, spreadsheets, and slides, while protecting
that content from viruses and hackers. Used in homes, businesses, government
and educational facilities and by creative professionals everywhere, Iomega
storage solutions are the enabling technologies preferred by millions. The
Company can be reached at 1-888-4-IOMEGA (888-446-6342), or on the Web at
http://www.iomega.com.
Note: The statements contained in this release regarding development,
production and distribution of Zip, the new drive, anticipated product pricing
and availability, expected product performance and specifications, future
applications for the new product and all other statements that are not purely
historical, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All such forward-looking statements
are based upon information available to Iomega as of the date hereof, and
Iomega disclaims any intention or obligation to update any such
forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from
current expectations. Factors that could cause or contribute to such
differences include, but are not limited to, market acceptance of, and demand
for, Iomega Zip drives, any difficulties encountered in ramping up production
or other manufacturing issues, including component availability and pricing,
co-development, production, and distribution issues, product pricing and
conformity to specifications, dependence upon third party suppliers,
competition, intellectual property rights and other risks and uncertainties
identified in the reports filed from time to time by Iomega with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission, including Iomega's most recent filings on
forms 10-K and 10-Q.
Iomega, Zip, Jaz, PocketZip, Peerless, DataSafe, HipZip, FotoShow,
QuikSync, and LifeWorks are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Iomega Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and
Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in
the United States and/or other countries. Mac OS is a registered trademark of
Apple Computer, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. Certain
other product names, brand names and company names may be trademarks or
designations of their respective owners.
For further information, please contact: Media, Chris Romoser,
801-332-3678, romoser@iomega.com, or Analyst/Investors, Jim Recob,
801-332-4430, recob@iomega.com, both of Iomega Corporation.
SOURCE Iomega Corporation
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CONTACT:
Media, Chris Romoser, 801-332-3678,
romoser@iomega.com, or Analyst/Investors, Jim Recob,
801-332-4430, recob@iomega.com, both of Iomega Corporation
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