Zip Standard established:ZIPED CPQ's will be sold in europe
**IOMEGA**: **Iomega** **Zip Drive** included as standard feature in
new line
of Compaq Presario computers
(M2 Presswire; 06/16/98)
M2 PRESSWIRE-16 June 1998-**IOMEGA**: **Iomega** **Zip Drive**
included as
standard feature in new line of Compaq Presario computers (C)1994-98
M2
COMMUNICATIONS LTD
-- Move by largest PC manufacturer signals acceptance of Zip as the
disk for
the digital age
Marking a significant milestone in superceding the floppy,
**Iomega**
Corporation has announced that Compaq Computer Corporation, the largest
global
supplier of personal computers, will include the **Zip drive** as a
standard
feature in the majority of its new Compaq Presario PCs.
The Zip Built-In drive will give Compaq Presario PC customers the
ability to
use genuine 100MB Zip disks to create, save and share more of their
important
files. Zip Built-In will be included in the new Presario 5030, 5032,
5035,
5140, 5610, 5630 and 5635 models, soon to be available in Europe. Zip
Built-In
will also be offered as, an option for additional Presario models and
other
Compaq PCs through a new Compaq "Built for You" programme, announced
this week.
The custom configured PCs will be available through major retailers.
"The new Presario PCs feature the industry's most powerful Internet
experience and most innovative tools for creativity and imaging," said
Mike
Rubin, director of the Presario desktop division at Compaq Computer
Corporation. "**Iomega** Zip lets users share and save all the exciting
content
they will download and create."
"Compaq's decision to incorporate Zip as standard in several models
of its
new Presario PCs is a strong indication of Zip's suitability for the
digital
age," said Fara Yale, director and principal analyst, Computer Storage
Service
at Dataquest. "For many years, advancements in floppy drive technology
have
lagged behind those of other PC hardware and software components. By
including
Zip in their new PCs, Compaq is equipping their customers with the
capacity to
do more with their computers."
With Zip disks, consumers can maximise their computing experience
and save
valuable hard drive space in a variety of ways:
-- Saving time and money on the Internet: view your favourite web
sites
offline on Zip disks
-- Creating a digital photo album: each genuine 100MB Zip disk holds
approximately 100 high-quality digital photographs
-- Creating an Internet library: save your favourite clip art, sound
files
and QuickTime movies onto a Zip disk
-- Sending multimedia emails: attach a voice recording or digital
photo to
your e-mails and net postcards
-- Safeguarding your stuff: use Zip as a digital safe for your
valuable
files, from tax records to important correspondence
-- Creating a digital briefcase: transport your files easily between
home
and work
"As the global leader in PC sales, Compaq is at the forefront of
defining
the future of the PC industry," said Edward D. Briscoe, president of
**Iomega**'s personal storage division. "With its new line of Presario
computers, Compaq has introduced the model for next-generation
computing and
recognises that the Zip drive is a critical part of that equation."
More than 14 million Zip drives have been shipped worldwide. Each
**Iomega**
genuine Zip 100MB disk provides 70 times the capacity of traditional
floppy
disks, giving consumers virtually unlimited storage capacity, increased
flexibility and a built-in back up system for valuable files. Fast
enough to
run business and multimedia applications, the **Zip drive** brings a
new level
of performance to today's powerful personal computers. **Iomega**'s
Zip Tools
software, also included with the drive, makes it easy for consumers to
manage
and save their information. **Iomega** Zip drives and disks are
available
worldwide through retailers, OEMs, VARs, system integrators and
distributors.
**Iomega** Corporation manufactures personal read/write storage
solutions
that help people manage their stuff - anywhere. **Iomega**'s products
provide
consumers with what they want, when they want it, at a reasonable
price. The
Company's industry standard storage solutions, designed for all types
of
computer users, include Zip drives and genuine Zip 100 disks; Jaz one-
and two-
gigabyte drives and disks; and Ditto tape backup drives and tape
cartridges.
Whether used in homes, business, government or education, or by
creative
professionals, all **Iomega** storage solutions ensure high levels of
quality
and reliability when using authorized **Iomega** media products.
**Iomega**
products are available through computer retail stores, resellers,
major
distributors and OEMs.
**Iomega**'s website can be found at iomega.com
Special note: Statements contained in this release relating to the
availability of Zip Built-In in Compaq Presario PCs are forward-looking
statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause
actual
events to differ materially from those indicated by such
forward-looking
statements including commencement of Compaq Presario shipments, market
acceptance of, and demand for, **Iomega**'s drives and removable disk
products,
manufacturing, development and distribution issues, product pricing,
competition, intellectual property rights and other risks identified in
**Iomega**'s 1997 Annual Report and Form 10-K and most recent Form 10-Q
as
filed with the SEC.
**Iomega**, Zip, Jaz, and the stylized "i" logo are registered
trademarks
of, and Clik!, Ditto, Zip Built-In and Buz are trademarks of
**Iomega**
Corporation. All other products and brand names are the property of
their
respective owners. For maximum reliability, use only genuine Zip 100
disks
featuring the genuine Zip 100 symbol in your **Zip drive**.
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