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

To: Kansas George who wrote (41394)	12/23/1997 2:06:00 PM
From: Bobo Bear	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 58324

All: We know IOM is looking for MR engineers. This makes me believe IOM is behind in removable MR technology versus SYQT and Castlewood. Of course we do not know what IOM has brewing in their R&D lab. But given IOM's history of announcing products before they are shipping furthers my believe they are behind the MR technology curve. The industry is moving to MR because it allows more storage per dollars in manufacturing cost. So this makes me believe the MR drives from SYQT and Castlewood probably has a cost advantage over the JAZ line. IOM is the undisputed leader in removable technology. And its not a good sign for the leader to be falling behind, technology wise. IF this is the case perhaps IOM should buy Castlewood. Get instant MR technology, and with the ORB drive IOM would simply kill SYQT's SparQ drive. Since Castlewood is a small private company it shouldn't cost too much to buy. OT: I get the feeling everyone on this trend is overweighted in tech stocks. Hopefully some of you have notice there is a sector shift afoot. Money is flowing into utilities. With all the volatility and high valuations in the general market perhaps you may want to look into utilities. Just a thought. Bobo