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Non-Tech : Any info about Iomega (IOM)?
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To: Patrick Keeler who wrote (8048)9/30/1996 10:38:00 PM
From: paul flint   of 58324
 
This might be a clue as to Compaq's path to OEM Zips. You said

"Compaq might just get Zips from Matsushita. Then losing the LS-120 business would be a
wash since Mat. would pick up the Zip business. You don't want to piss off Matsushita."

There is another post from the pseudonymous "Victoria Gate, MD" claiming CPQ to oem in 2 weeks. While both of you are clearly guessing, the Matsushita deal means that one company will be manufacturing both the LS-120 and the Zip drive, and that company is Compaq's chosen supplier. Does make you wonder, doesn't it? I think there's a good chance you're right! But V.G.'s time frame is probably a little too short. I'd say more like 6 - 8 weeks, although they're probably selecting the color for the plastic right now...
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