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To: HeyRainier who wrote (595)	4/7/1998 10:39:00 PM
From: ftth	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1720

Naw, not out of business...just some MORE competition. They still probably have the name recognition thing going for them, so the people that wouldn't know how to comparison shop will go for the recognized name. Speaking of terrible FA, take a look at Imation (funny how the name is almost "Imitation.") Hey they could merge....into IOMATION! Along the "out of business" line, take a look at the "barriers to exit" (yes, exit) section in Suutari's book (Business Strategy and Security Analysis). Interesting reading. dh

To: HeyRainier who wrote (595)	4/7/1998 11:03:00 PM
From: The Perfect Hedge	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1720

[CKR]Rainier- This one won't quit.It has sold off huge!Today I watched the tape on it and for the first time I saw some strength when it bounced off 30 5/8.The candle once again is indicating a reversal but we know how reliable that has been lately.Nevertheless,I do think this issue has seen the bottom now but a bounce shouldn't be too big;35 maybe and 38 tops.The fundamentals are in place but I think this stock has momentum sickness... GD

To: HeyRainier who wrote (595)	4/8/1998 6:11:00 PM
From: Xerxes Wania	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1720

You're correct about Iomega. These guys have had some technical problems. Myself, I use the ZIP and the Ditto but havn't had too many problems. I know of one individual who was trying to take them to court because of the data that it screwed up. According to him, they even admitted that there were problems with the software. I think the Imation drive is probably better but I don't have any experience. The disks are on back order which might indicate that their volumes are picking up... amongst other things. On the positive note, Iomega has a huge customer list and that could keep them on the respirator for a while... maybe till they get a much better product out. Just my 2 bits. Xerxes