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Non-Tech : Any info about Iomega (IOM)? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Tom Gebing who wrote (35381)	11/13/1997 8:47:00 AM
From: Gary Wisdom	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 58324

To: Tom Re: Syjunk write-up Tom, Thanks for bringing this to the thread. It was a very informative article. I especially enjoyed this: "manuals spend much more time on hype" "dumb contest SyQuest is staging" Typical of a company that's teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. This should be a really fun day. Prices at close: Iomega: $31 Syquest: $.50

To: Tom Gebing who wrote (35381)	11/13/1997 9:25:00 AM
From: Dale Stempson	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 58324

Re: WSJ SparQ review I think the overall negative SparQ review in the WSJ is great news for Iomega. It indicates to me that future reviews are also likely to point out the various problems with the product. Syquest really needed to get the SparQ out of the gate on the run. Reviews like this might just take the wind out of their sails. After reading the article, I'm left with the impression that the product was rushed to production and the low price is indicative of the "you pay for what you get" theory. Regards - Dale

To: Tom Gebing who wrote (35381)	11/14/1997 12:56:00 PM
From: BozzMon	Read Replies (9) \| Respond to of 58324

When Zip first came out, I was more than happy..."now an answer to my backup and removable problems!" I went to my local electronics store and got my very own Zip drive. Well, shortly after hooking it up and performing some file copies, the drive suffered what has come to be known as the "clicking death." The disk was ruined, and the drive was totally dead. After many attempts to resolve the problem with Iomega tech support, I finally received a replacement drive. Since the data loss and support problems with Iomega, I have not trusted any important files or programs to the Zip for fear of losing my important creations. Besides, to Iomega my files are just "stuff." To me they are priceless creations and critical elements to my business. Now, my Zip goes largely unused (it holds down papers well on my desk), and I have adopted other backup and removable-media solutions. Now, it appears that a Zip killer has been introduced by SyQuest. I must say...IT'S ABOUT TIME! The concept of the Zip drive is perfect, but the drive quality and pricing are not. With the new Sparq drive, I can now have 10 times the space of a Zip disk on just one Sparq disk, at much faster speeds, and for just a few bucks more. Basically you get the size and performance of an Iomega Jaz drive for roughly the price of the newest Zip. The Sparq kills both the Zip and Jaz in one fatal blow. I currently have a SyQuest SyJet 1.5 gig external scsi drive, and use it about 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. One of the best computer products I have ever owned. I like it so much I bought SyQuest stock, and I'm holding on to it. The Sparq will be a nice tool for my backups and removable media needs. One disk versus 10 Zip disks is really cool too. The new SyQuest is shaping up to be a formidable competitor with its latest drives released over the past 18 months. Pricing is competitive and drive quality is excellent. I see the new Sparq as one of the greatest additions to the removable media category to come along in years.