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

To: Naggrachi who wrote (48762)	2/24/1998 9:54:00 PM
From: Brendan2012	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 58324

.14-.15 would certainly surprise everyone, including me. I just don't see it happening with only (1/2)Q benefit from Jaz2 and Buz, with the increase in advertizing, and with seasonality. Brendan

To: Naggrachi who wrote (48762)	2/24/1998 10:34:00 PM
From: Kansas George	Respond to of 58324

>>It's just a gut feeling and a feeling that KE will have the last laugh.<< You aren't the only one with that "gut feeling". At the end of 97, only had one friend with a zip. Since first of the year, I Know of 5 zips purchased by friends. Also, I think possibly some advertising cost for 98 may have been hidden in the last quarter. I'm with you on the 14 or 15.

To: Naggrachi who wrote (48762)	2/24/1998 11:50:00 PM
From: Michael Coley	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 58324

RE: You're out of your mind. >> As much as I hate to hype things, and mind you, I was one of the few who criticized and showed alarm at the optimisim of 4th Q earnings, I think IOM will report .14-.15 cents a share. << You're out of your mind. What could you possibly base that on? To hit 0.14, they would have to (for one example) increase revenues 10% over Q4, bump GP% from 33.4% to 34%, hold SG&A increases to the $15 million Q1 advertising, and hold R&D steady. Buz is only now beginning to make its way into the channel. Jaz2 has not (as far as I can tell) shipped. Jaz1 price was reduced. I think they'll have a decent quarter, but 0.14 is totally unrealistic. (I'd love to be proven wrong, but just don't see it happening.) - Michael Coley - wwol.com