Iomega
Iomega Zip 100 Drive
Access your legacy data with the Iomega Zip 100 Drive. This external drive connects easily via USB, offering a convenient way to retrieve files from older Zip disks. Each 100 MB disk holds the equivalent of 85 floppy disks, streamlining data migration and backups. Enjoy a fast data transfer rate of 0.9 MB/sec, compatible with both PC and Mac systems. Its portable design makes it ideal for accessing valuable information stored on older media formats.
$495.00
Owner Satisfaction
2.4
/ 5
Category Rank
24
/ 24
#24 in Floppy Drives
Price vs Category Average
+546%
Above average
Data Transfer Rate
0.9
/ MB/sec
Who it's for
- Significant Capacity Upgrade
- Industry Standard for File Transfer
- User-Friendly and Reliable Media
Who should skip it
- The "Click of Death" Failure
- High Cost of Proprietary Media
- Rapid Technological Obsolescence
Key Specs
Data Transfer Rate
0.9 MB/sec
Capacity
0.1 GB
Connectivity Technology
USB
Product Dimensions
6 x 8 x 2 inches
Item Weight
1.25 pounds
Interface Options
Parallel, SCSI, USB
Form Factor
External Portable
Power Source
USB Powered, AC Adapter
Features
- USB powered for simple setup
- Stores 85 floppy disks on one disk
- Fast 0.9 MB/sec data transfer
- PC and Mac compatible
- Portable and easy to install
- Accesses legacy Zip media
What customers say
The Iomega Zip 100 Drive is remembered for its revolutionary impact on portable storage. It offered users an unprecedented 100MB capacity, a massive leap from the standard 1.44MB floppy disk. Early adopters, especially designers and musicians, valued this drive for easily transferring and backing up large files. Users praised the convenience and speed relative to the technology of that time. The Zip drive successfully bridged the gap between limited floppy capacity and more expensive hard drives, democratizing the sharing of significant digital assets for many professionals.
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