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Non-Tech : The New Iomega '2000' Discussion Group -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: David Colvin who wrote (3518)	11/26/1999 5:49:00 PM
From: David Colvin	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 5023

Thanks to TMF board, some interesting pictures. .. 1. An Agfa CL30 Clik! camera, now due for introduction in the U.S. in December: watch.impress.co.jp .. 2. A prototype (probably non-functional) Iomega 2.1 Megapixel digital "ZipCam" shown at COMDEX. a. Front view: watch.impress.co.jp b. Side view: watch.impress.co.jp b. Back View: watch.impress.co.jp .. 3. A Panasonic SuperDisk 1.3 Megapixel digital camera with a built-in LS-120 drive : a. Front view: watch.impress.co.jp b. Back View: watch.impress.co.jp Dave

To: David Colvin who wrote (3518)	11/27/1999 12:44:00 PM
From: Ken Pomaranski	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 5023

Hey guys, How's it going? I decided to drop in and see what kind of 'stuff' was floating around the threads. All I can say is: This place is dead! You guys miss Rocky ;) You guys also missed this link: fool.com The bullish argument is more of the same: pipedreams with no data that backs it up. The bearish argument is dead-on. Also, I had to correct something: << Since most software now comes on "cheap" CD disks, one has to have at least a "regular" CD-ROM drive to install the software or pay extra to get it on floppies. >> This is wrong. The CD-RW drive can read 'regular' CD-ROMS. This is why it is so useful, and why you are seeing a large proliferation of CD-RW drives in the latest PCs. Bobo Bear is absolutely right!! Great job! Two functions in one! Your SW distribution mechanism combined with a LARGE removable storage device. COOL! What I see more and more (on all the threads) is posts rationalizing the CD-RW infusion, and trying to fool everyone into thinking that every person who buys a PC needs both a ZIP and a CD-RW! Incredible, and dangerous. 95% of the computer buyers won't even know what the slots are for, let alone being sophisticated enough to take advantage of the finer points of ZIP vs. CD-RW. The fact is this: ZIP has lost. It will NOT be the floppy replacement. There is no market 'shock' which will change the trend that has been in-place for 2 years now. ZIP revenues keep on dropping.. Why would they suddenly shift upward? Other product lines (like CLIK!) will never take hold. The competition is too great, and a much better fit (in form and function) for the target marketplaces. Fortunately for you guys, there are still many 'newbies' that are fooled into buying this stock on a daily basis. (just look at the Fool boards!) This should help provide an exit point. Good luck, and have a wonderful holiday season!!! See you next time... kp

To: David Colvin who wrote (3518)	11/28/1999 11:37:00 PM
From: Bobo Bear	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 5023

<<<Why do you think that nearly all of the latest Apple G4 machines come with a Zip drive as a standard configuration? Why do you think 6 out of 7 Dell home PCs come with a Zip drive as a standard configuration?>>> David, I'll assume your statement is true. But as an investor I have to anticipate where the market is going and be on the correct side before other investors figure it out. For a long time I've been anticipating CD-RWs would be displacing Zips as the choice of removable storage in the personal computer market. That is only my opinion, and only time will tell if it comes true. I can see how CD-RW and Zip can compliment each other. But not to the point where PC makers will ever be putting in both as standard equipment. From that CD-RW article, HP is moving to CD-RW and I assume displacing Zips from their PCs. This makes sense as HP is a CD-RW maker. So the question is, are other PC makers going to follow HP lead? I obviously think they will be.