Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

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

To: Rocky Reid who wrote (52400)	4/13/1998 7:57:00 PM
From: cruncher	Respond to of 58324

<<How many people out of all computer users do you suppose have the need to carry around files larger than a standard floppy can handle? Would you agree that this constitutes a niche market, and a device that is a niche product has little chance of "replacing the floppy?">> From PC Magazine. Upgrade Guide for Pentium Owners If you want to spend 200 or less to increase storage Add an Iomega Zip Drive ($140). If you want to spend 500 or less to increase storage Add a 6.4GB Ultra ATA hard disk and an Iomega Zip Drive ($440) or add a 1GB Iomega Jaz Drive ($300); for data backup, consider a Travan-based drive ($530). If you want to spend 1000 or less to increase storage Add a 6.4GB Ultra ATA hard disk and an Iomega Zip Drive ($440) or add a 2GB Iomega Jaz Drive ($550); for data backup, consider a Travan-based drive ($530).

To: Rocky Reid who wrote (52400)	4/13/1998 8:10:00 PM
From: Dale Stempson	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 58324

Re: Zip will replace Floppy (Here's why my case holds water) Rocky, I'm now convinced that the Zip will soon replace the floppy. The real test came when I reached for one of my AOL floppy disks to set my drink down on, and discovered I had none left to use. I was forced to use a Zip disk and discovered that if you open up the Zip's plastic case before setting your drink down, it will collect the condensation and thus serves as an excellent secondary water damage back-up device. When people get wind of this, that tie-ratio should rocket (unless Nomai copies the idea). Well, I'm off to write AOL and let 'em know I will only accept 100% Certified Zip disks from now on as they hold 70 times more water than a floppy. Regards - Dale

To: Rocky Reid who wrote (52400)	4/13/1998 8:19:00 PM
From: cruncher	Respond to of 58324

<<How many people out of all computer users do you suppose have the need to carry around files larger than a standard floppy can handle? Would you agree that this constitutes a niche market, and a device that is a niche product has little chance of "replacing the floppy?">> April 13, 1998, TechWeb News Portable Storage Market Continues to Introduce New Options -- You Can Take It With You By Edward J. Correia techweb.com