Dell First to Ship Desktop PCs With Built-In Iomega Zip
250 MB Drives
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ROUND ROCK, TEXAS (April 12) BUSINESS WIRE -April 12, 1999--Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL),
the world's leading direct computer systems company, today announced it is first to offer the new Iomega(R) Zip(R)
250 drive as an integrated option on its Dimension(R) and OptiPlex(R) desktop PCs and Dell Precision(tm)
WorkStations.
The Iomega Zip 250 MB drive offers the highest capacity of any removable storage product in the super-floppy
category. Dell began offering integrated Zip 100 MB drives with its PCs in 1997. Today, Zip drives are ordered with
more than 40 percent of Dimension desktop PCs for home and small business customers.
"Dell customers continue to demand the latest relevant technology the market can offer," said Carl Everett, senior
vice president of Dell's Personal Systems Group. "By integrating Zip 250 drives, we are helping customers expand the
use of their computers to projects such as creating digital photo albums, saving audio off the Internet or transferring
boxes of paperwork to a single computer disk."
The new Zip 250 MB drive can also read and write to Zip 100 MB disks, ensuring that the current customers who use the
new Zip 250 drives still have the ability to share information with others who use 100 MB. In addition, the Zip 250
MB drive and disks provide 170 times more capacity than a standard high-density 3.5-inch floppy disk and write up
to 52 times faster, allowing customers a single-step back-up capability.
"Zip drives and disks are the preferred super-floppy choice for millions of consumers and businesses alike," said
David Henry, vice president and general manager, Zip/Jaz product, Iomega. "We're pleased to be working with Dell
as the first PC company to offer our latest Zip 250 technology as a built-in choice for their customers."
The Dell-installed Zip 100 MB and 250 MB drives are covered by Dell's limited three-year system warranty. More
information on the Iomega Zip 250 MB drive and Dell PCs can be found on the Internet at www.dell.com.
Iomega Corporation (NYSE:IOM) manufactures and markets the award-winning Zip(R) Jaz(R) and Clik(tm) drives
and disks that help people to organize, manage, create, exchange and share their important information. Used in
homes, businesses, government, education, and by creative professionals everywhere, Iomega storage solutions are the
enabling technologies preferred by millions. The company can be reached at 800/MY-STUFF (800/697-8833) or on the
Web at www.iomega.com.
Ranked No. 78 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 363 in the Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation is
the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $18.2 billion for the past four quarters. Dell
designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements and offers an extensive selection of
software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number
800/388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com. Dell, OptiPlex, and Dimension are
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