Press Release: Acer to include Iomega Zip drive in $500 AcerBasic PC
May 22, 1996, 11:46 AM EDT
ROY, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 1996--Iomega Corporation
(NASDAQ:IOMG) today announced that The Acer Group plans to include
the Zip drive as a storage device in the company's innovative new PC
Line, AcerBasic(TM) to be officially launched in June and sell for
$500 (U.S.).
Iomega's Zip drive and disks provide more than 70 times the
capacity of today's floppy disks, giving consumers unlimited
capacity, increased flexibility, and a built-in back-up system.
Iomega's Zip Tools software is also included with the drive, making
it easy for consumers to manage, share and save their information.
The AcerBasic line is based on mainstream PC technology. The
standard CPU is a 5x86 chip, packaged with 4MB of memory and a 100MB
removable storage Zip drive. Software includes DOS, Windows 3.1, an
Internet browser package, and several game and education programs.
Though fully capable of being connected to standard VGA computer
monitors, the AcerBasic offers added benefits to home users with its
ability to connect directly to any standard television set.
Iomega Corporation provides personal computer storage solutions
that help people manage their computer stuff -- anywhere. These
solutions include: Zip drives and disks; Jaz one-gigabyte drives and
disks; Ditto tape backup drives and tape cartridges; and the
Bernoulli line of removable drives and disks.
Used in homes, business, government and education, and by
creative professionals, Iomega storage solutions are available
through computer retail stores, resellers and major distributors.
The Company can be reached at 800-MY-STUFF (800-697-8833). |
