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To: Stitch who wrote (4366)	9/5/1998 8:10:00 PM
From: Steve Porter	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9256

Stitch, <OT> The only problem with a zip disk is that it isn't nearly as imprevious (sp?) to the environmental factors I mentioned earlier. Steve

To: Stitch who wrote (4366)	9/5/1998 8:19:00 PM
From: Rocky Reid	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 9256

>>Actually what we have done is record the images onto an Iomega SCSI Zip disk. We get very good compression ratios with JPG and are able to store several hundred pics per disk.<< Indeed, one is able to store images on a Zip disc. But this does not negate the fact that CD is a better and cheaper way to do this in the long run. CD-R discs will last much much longer than a Zip disc. And CD's are much much cheaper (around $1 per 650MB) than a Zip disc ($8-$10 per 100MB). To get the same amount of storage as CD out of Zip media, you would have to spend (at $9 per Zip disc) $58.50. And if you have very high quality images, say 15MB or higher, then this Zip disc expense can add up very quickly. And no data compression is needed, because CD gives so much room for so little $$$.. $1 (CD-R) for 650MB, or $58.50 (Zip)? You be the judge. And then, with CD, you can take your files EVERYWHERE and be compatible. After all, virtually ALL computers have CD/DVD drives. Less than 5% of computers are connected to a Zip. After its all said and done, CD is the way to go. CD's will still be able to be read many years after the proprietary Zip is dead and gone (a lot sooner than what Iomaniacs think). The DVD drives being made now are all CD-compatible. Nothing can read a Zip disc except a Zip drive. And Lord knows how long those will be around. Just look at people scrambling around right now for Avatar Shark carts. I should be receiving my 2nd SCSI CD-RW drive this week. The first one has been at the studio with flawless results. This one is for my home. CD-R is cool.