Advantages: Fast Backup, Nice and Compact, Very Easy To Use
Disadvantages: Limited backup capabilities, bundled software is terrible

...In my job as an IT Consultant you have to do your best to try and get the best equipment set to a budget. So for some of my clients who have a small network this backup drive is just ideal for them. So... let me begin this review with some technical information Specification `````````````````` General ```````````` Compatibility: PC Weight: 0.4 kg Height: 3.6 cm Depth: 15.6 cm Width: 11 cm Interface: Hi-Speed USB Enclosure Type: External Device Type: Iomega REV drive Expansion / Connectivity ````````````````````````````````` Interfaces: 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type B Manufacturer Warranty ``````````````````````````````` Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 2 years Software / System Requirements `````````````````````````````````````````````` System Requirements Details: Pentium II - 333 MHz... 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: Sufficient storage, handy
Disadvantages: disks a bit expensive?

...The ZIP 100Mb may well be a bit dated but certainly has served me well in the 3 years I’ve had it. The lovely drive has been a vital part of my computer, without it I wouldn't be able to move from one PC to the next so freely; it’s just so convenient. Sure there are a lot of products out there that have higher capacities etc. But the ZIP is ideal for home or small business users needing to transport files or even small applications! The Internal ZIP is a bit tricky to install if you do not have knowledge of fitting such drives, but it's actual installation on the computer's hard drive is non-existent. You just plug and play! To date, it would be good to get one of these for a cheaper second hand price, as it is somewhat yesterdays technology, but full credit to Iomega's veteran drive, it does me proud.... Read review

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Advantages: Reliable, good value
Disadvantages: There are cheaper models availble

...I've had my 4x Iomega ZipCD650 for 6 months now, and I've generally been pleased with it. The build quality seems excellent, probably exceeding some budget models. However, the big question with any CD Writer is "how many CDs will it waste?". My answer with my Iomega has been "it depends". It seems that to get the best performance you should try different CD Writing software as depending on your CD Writer, computer, and operating system performance varies greatly. I found Adaptec Easy CD 3.5 (supplied) to be o.k. but a bit dodgy, Adaptec 4 Deluxe to be significantly better, and Nero to be the most reliable of all (although its interface isn't as user-friendly perhaps). This said, I expect the same variability applies to all CD-RWs. Overall though, it has been a good buy as I have burned perhaps 200 CDs, with only about 10 failures... Read review

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Advantages: very easy usb
Disadvantages: none

...The Iomega 100USB Zip drive is an ideal way to back up your files, the plug and play facility of the USB feature means that you can install the software which puts a handy icon on your desktop that appears on startup. You can unplug you Zip drive any time and just plug in again very easily. A good tip to remember is that on occasions you may get a message that your Zip disk is full when in fact there is still plenty of space available, to overcome this, it is best to create new folders then put your details into the folder this way more of your Zip disk will be used a Zip disk can store only 511 files in a root directory so if your disk is showing full when it only has 16mb of info on it then store your files in folders.... Read review

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Advantages: easy, quickly, and useful
Disadvantages: diskette expensive

...I use an external ZIP 100 Mo USB, it is a fast and reliable solution, as well for the backup. This operation is tiresome with the tapes whose reading is with sequential access, and I must say for my needs an unsuited choice. The reader Zip of Iomega proves to be of great utility. I have chosen the reader Zip USB 100Mo. a breakdown of hard disk, one does not need large thing, a simple variation of intensity of current can damage your hard disk. All those which have used data processing for a few years were confronted with the need for formatting (to erase all the data) hard disk; as much to be careful. I had personally many problems on my hard disk (virus in particular)a storage medium which is very well for a use, the more so as the data bases type textual file support a very high compression ratio of about 90%. You can... 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: Can burn music, pictures and other data
Disadvantages: Quite Slow

...This Iomega Rewriter is a good little piece of machinery, but it does takes it time when burning. Its supposed to take a few minutes to burn a music disc, although it took 20 minutes for an average length CD. ..:Installation:.. Installing the product will take the best part of 45minutes, it comes up with junk about not being compatatible with you operating system when it clearly is. Registering the product can be annoying as well because it asks for information you will not want to give (phone number, address etc.) ..: Burning CD's :.. Burning can take up to and around 20 mins for about 20 3 minute tracks. Selecting what you want put on the CD is a confusing process. As you have to individual copy and paste each song rather than clicking on it and getting it on the cd straight away. Its quite good of informing you of its status during... Read review

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Advantages: None anymore
Disadvantages: Slow, expensive, proprietary format, inconvenient

...Once upon a time, when CD-R/W drives were expensive, everyone wanted a Zip Drive, because they were cheap and convenient. Nowadays things have changed, and CD-R/W drives are cheap. The biggest drawback of the zip drive is that most people do not have one, so your data was often useless if you wanted to share it with someone, unless they too had a zip drive. The other thing is zip drives are slow, and they will slow your entire system to a halt when reading or writing a disk. I really cannot see any reason to buy a zip drive these days - the media are a LOT more expensive than CDs, and hold a lot less data; you cannot easily share data unless the other person has a zip drive too, and if Iomega goes out of business you can say goodbye to your data, whereas CDs are a standard format.... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap Drive
Disadvantages: Parallel port slow and expensive disks

...The iomega zip drive is a usual device for backing up small amounts of data. However, if you want to save a lot of data, then it probably will not be the drive for you. The zip drive comes in various disguises and the two I use are the parallel port and the adapi ide versions. The first thing you notice about the parallel port version is its speed, or more precisely the lack of it. A 100mb data will easily take 35 minutes on the parallel port version (but is dependent on the speed of your machine) compared to less than a minute on the adapi. However, speed isn't everything and the parallel port version is portable and will link to any machine in matter of minutes. The price of the zip drive is very reasonable at less than £80, but what really starts to hurt is the cost of the disks. It is this that will stop you from backing up vast... Read review

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