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The Zip 250 USB drive offers an ultrathin, mobile design that meets the high-capacity storage needs for both PC and Mac users. The sleek translucent blue Zip USB drive is an inch thick and weighs just under a pound, the Zip 250 USB drive can accompany the most demanding mobile computer user. Conveniently connect the drive using the industry-standard USB port. It reads and writes to both 250MB and 100MB Zip disks but can not read or write to 750MB Zip disks.
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Flexible Data Storage and Transfer . IOMEGA ZIP 250MB USB Powered
This ZIP250USBPCMBP device allows both storage and transfer of data at a high rate of speed. Computers have a limit on the number of IDE devices, and desktop computers have a limited number of bays. The disks may be replaced to provide vast storage within the 250Mb limit. This transfer is about as fast as an internal IDE ZIP device. The 250 unit can read and write the more popular 100Mb ZIP disks as well (but can't do a Long Format). You should use the EJECT command instead of the eject button because of write caching by the operating system.
Remove the disk before turning a computer off. You should never insert a ZIP disk in the drive when the computer is off as this can cause damage. Normally, shutting down the computer causes the disk to eject. If you lose power, you must disconnect power to the computer, open its cover, and push a straightened paper clip into the Emergency Eject Hole.
The "User's Manual" warns against using the Operating System to copy a disk. Use the Iomega "Copy Machine" program. Right click on the ZIP drive to select the Iomega "Format" function. Use "Short Format" to delete all data on a ZIP disk. The "Long Format" repairs a 250 disk with errors, converts from another format, or removes all passwords. "Write Protection" protects against writing over data, a password can protect against both reading and writing files. You can also flag the ZIP drive as "non-removable" so it appears like a hard drive. The manual has the details.
An Iomega ZIP USB drive has its drive letter assigned after the CD-rom drive letter(s). This is the optimal unit for most people. Will the data on a disk survive for over a decade? Not with some floppy disks. Few hard drives survive 10 years of daily use. All your important data files should be copied from a hard drive to ZIP drives or other media. ZIP drives, like floppies, should not be exposed to magnetic fields or high heat. CDs can be damaged by high heat. ZIP disks are reusable, replacing data does not decrease the size. A CD disk consumes space when a file is replaced. Both can have labels. Some say ZIP drives are obsolete, but not as long as they are useful to you. A ZIP disk has no compatibility problems between different systems and computers. A CD written on one system may not be updated by a different system if the software is incompatible.
Flexible Data Storage and Transfer . IOMEGA ZIP 250MB USB Powered
This ZIP250USBPCMBP device allows both storage and transfer of data at a high rate of speed. Computers have a limit on the number of IDE devices, and desktop computers have a limited number of bays. The disks may be replaced to provide vast storage within the 250Mb limit. This transfer is about as fast as an internal IDE ZIP device. The 250 unit can read and write the more popular 100Mb ZIP disks as well (but can't do a Long Format). You should use the EJECT command instead of the eject button because of write caching by the operating system.
Remove the disk before turning a computer off. You should never insert a ZIP disk in the drive when the computer is off as this can cause damage. Normally, shutting down the computer causes the disk to eject. If you lose power, you must disconnect power to the computer, open its cover, and push a straightened paper clip into the Emergency Eject Hole.
The "User's Manual" warns against using the Operating System to copy a disk. Use the Iomega "Copy Machine" program. Right click on the ZIP drive to select the Iomega "Format" function. Use "Short Format" to delete all data on a ZIP disk. The "Long Format" repairs a 250 disk with errors, converts from another format, or removes all passwords. "Write Protection" protects against writing over data, a password can protect against both reading and writing files. You can also flag the ZIP drive as "non-removable" so it appears like a hard drive. The manual has the details.
An Iomega ZIP USB drive has its drive letter assigned after the CD-rom drive letter(s). This is the optimal unit for most people. Will the data on a disk survive for over a decade? Not with some floppy disks. Few hard drives survive 10 years of daily use. All your important data files should be copied from a hard drive to ZIP drives or other media. ZIP drives, like floppies, should not be exposed to magnetic fields or high heat. CDs can be damaged by high heat. ZIP disks are reusable, replacing data does not decrease the size. A CD disk consumes space when a file is replaced. Both can have labels. Some say ZIP drives are obsolete, but not as long as they are useful to you. A ZIP disk has no compatibility problems between different systems and computers. A CD written on one system may not be updated by a different system if the software is incompatible.
Feature Iomega ZIP 250MB External Drive - USB Powered
- Iomega USB 250MB Zip Drive for use with PC or Mac
- USB powered - no additional power connection required
- Reads and writes to both 250MB and 100MB Zip disks
- Can not read or write to 750MB Zip disks
- The sleek translucent blue Zip drive is extremely portable
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Brand : IomegaBinding : Personal Computers
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