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

To: Steven Seefeldt who wrote (52117)	4/7/1998 9:35:00 PM
From: Rocky Reid	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 58324

RE: Zip reliability and backup >>He told me, " Are there any magnetic fields around the Zip drive, such as speakers, monitors, or transformers?" I said, "Yes, my powerbook transformer was on top of the Zip drive. I removed the powerbook transformer from the drive, and the problem was eliminated.<< Please tell me you're joking. If not, then Zip cannot be seriously considered as a professional piece of gear. A 1.44 floppy will operate if you drive a tank over it. Evidently, Iomega engineers have never heard of shielding. This is inexcusable if true. As far as the "necessity" of backup, and Zip's dependency on this aspect in becoming "The Standard," I suggest Iomaniacs rethink their positions. Yes, of course backup is a wise thing, and every computer user should practice it. But as we all know, life is full of things that should be done, but aren't. I for one do not "Repeat" when I "Lather and Rinse" as the instructions clearly state. I feel I am not alone in this. Neither do I usually put the seat back down much to my girlfriend's chagrin (and wet ass). Data backup is another aspect of life which the average computer user does not do, but should. Zip and Iomega will not change this. Any investors hoping that backup will spur Zip disc sales beyond what is already occurring will be disappointed.