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Iomega Zip 250MB USB-Powered Drive
Technical specifications | |
Device type | External Zip-drives |
Interface | USB 1.1 |
Max. data transfer rate (via interface) | 12Mbit/sec |
Capacity of the supported media | 100MB, 250MB |
Weight | 0.5kg |
Dimensions | 165x119.6x25mm |
Approximate price | $107 |
This is a mobile version of Iomega’s Zip-drive. The drive communicates with the computer across the out-dated USB 1.1 interface (aka Full Speed USB) with all the resulting consequences. In this case, the name “USB-Powered” looks rather pathetic.
The vivid package includes: the drive itself, a base to hold it vertically, a USB cable and a software CD. The drive has a stylish, elegant design with all curvy and smooth lines. The gray plastic of the base is combined with a translucent-blue cover with a transparent insertion – above the label of the disk. The cover is marked with the model name and the manufacturer. Rubber insertions at the sides of the drive help to hold it tight in the hand. The eject button is at the same time the LED indicating the work mode of the drive.
The device supports both 250MB and older 100MB disks. The declared data-transfer rate is 0.9MB/s.
