Iomega ZIP 250 MB

Advantages: Fast data transfer
Disadvantages: Pricy device

...I am using the Iomega Zip 250 via USB for my work and I really like this storage device compared to the earlier one, the 100 MB Zip which I find it insufficient at times. The outlook of this portable device is sleek and the blue transparent case gives it some class of its own. It gives fast connection over USB and I have no problems transferring data from my harddisk to the drive. In fact, I could also played music from the zip disc. This storage device is handy if you are planning to move large files or data from one computer to another which is not physically connected at all. I rate the Iomega Zip 250 as one of the best portable storage device that Iomega has ever designed.... Read review

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Advantages: Mass storage for a good price
Disadvantages: Transfer of files needs a portable or second drive on the target computer

...Everyone wants more drivespace. Files are getting bigger as are applications. It becomes increasingly more difficult to transfer files from one computer to another. A zip drive can help out. The 250M drive is slightly bigger than the zipdisk itself. The USB connection is considerable faster than a parallel connection. In a number of tests I read about transfer rates of 900kb/s. Another point to mention is the downward compatibility with 100Mb zipdisks (the older version). The 250Mb drive can read these disks with ease, though writing is impossible. Also the zipdrive is capable of working under Windows XX and the Macintosh operating systems. Hopefully Iomega will work on a Linux version.... Read review

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Advantages: USB, easy in operation, good design
Disadvantages: expensive media

...This drive has USB interface which makes it easy to intall and makes it truly external drive which you can take from one computer to another just in minutes. I welcomed the fact that now it is 40% smaller and takes the latests 250 MB disks. The MB/price ratio is much better in this case that of a 100 MB media. The drive comes with easy to install software which is full of usefull features including backing up facility which can be made almost automatically. The design of the drive is modern and it makes your desk to look really pleasing. The manual was mainly in digital format on CD-Rom which was well-written. I would definetely suggest this drive as it is future proof and good value for money.... Read review

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Advantages: Fast data transfer
Disadvantages: Pricy device

...I am using the Iomega Zip 250 via USB for my work and I really like this storage device compared to the earlier one, the 100 MB Zip which I find it insufficient at times. The outlook of this portable device is sleek and the blue transparent case gives it some class of its own. It gives fast connection over USB and I have no problems transferring data from my harddisk to the drive. In fact, I could also played music from the zip disc. This storage device is handy if you are planning to move large files or data from one computer to another which is not physically connected at all. I rate the Iomega Zip 250 as one of the best portable storage device that Iomega has ever designed.... Read review

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Advantages: faster and larger than floppy disks, also the drive is portable
Disadvantages: May not work with some scanners

...I purchased this zip drive in a starter kit; it came with some coloured zip disks and some software. I had a couple of problems with it when I got it, The manual was for a Zip 250, but after contacting Iomega they stated that it was the same manual now. Also my scanner would not work with the zip drive, the only way I could get the scanner to work was to purchase a newer USB scanner. The Zip drive is fast and the disks are very reliable they don’t break after just one drop like floppy disks tend to. I would recommend this drive to anyone who needs to back up their work or store files from the internet on it.... Read review

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Advantages: Mass storage for a good price
Disadvantages: Transfer of files needs a portable or second drive on the target computer

...Everyone wants more drivespace. Files are getting bigger as are applications. It becomes increasingly more difficult to transfer files from one computer to another. A zip drive can help out. The 250M drive is slightly bigger than the zipdisk itself. The USB connection is considerable faster than a parallel connection. In a number of tests I read about transfer rates of 900kb/s. Another point to mention is the downward compatibility with 100Mb zipdisks (the older version). The 250Mb drive can read these disks with ease, though writing is impossible. Also the zipdrive is capable of working under Windows XX and the Macintosh operating systems. Hopefully Iomega will work on a Linux version.... Read review

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