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To: Michael Coley who wrote (5434)	1/4/1999 4:08:00 PM
From: s. bateh	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 10072

Not a bad day at all.....

To: Michael Coley who wrote (5434)	1/5/1999 8:48:00 AM
From: Michael Coley	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10072

RE: USB Solution IS a Converter. I said: >> You're probably reading too much into it. Iomega is in the business of providing "solutions" not "products". They like to keep things simple for the consumer. An extra part isn't necessarily simple. Of course I could be wrong... << Open mouth. Insert foot. Looks like it is a converter. I like how they put it in the cable, though. Keeps things simple. The press release, for those who might have missed it: biz.yahoo.com New USB Connectivity for Iomega Jaz Drives Announced The Jaz USB Dongle to be Compatible with USB-Enabled PCs Running Windows 98, Windows NT 5.0 and with iMac Computers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 5, 1999-- Iomega Corporation (NYSE:IOM - news) today announced it is developing a new adapter for Jaz® drives with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface that will support users with new connectivity to USB-enabled computers. The Jaz USB dongle is designed to be compatible with USB-enabled PCs running Windows 98, Windows NT 5.0 as well as iMac computers. The Jaz USB dongle along with Iomega's award winning Jaz, Buz™, and USB Zip® will be on display in several areas at the San Francisco Macworld Expo Jan 5-8 including the Apple Consumer Showcase Pavilion. The Jaz® USB dongle will be designed to allow users of Jaz drives to connect the drive to any laptop or computer equipped with a USB port. One end of the dongle plugs into the Jaz drive and the other end into a USB port. First time users will need to install the software provided with the Jaz USB dongle. The system will recognize the Jaz drive when it is plugged into the USB dongle, so users do not have to reboot before using their Jaz drive. ''The Macintosh platform continues to be an important part of the Iomega Jaz drive user base,'' said Fred Forsyth, president of Iomega's Professional Products Division. ''We look forward to extending our product line to the iMac platform with the introduction of the Jaz USB dongle, as well as adding Jaz connectivity with other USB-enabled PCs.'' The USB dongle will be similar to the existing SCSI cable currently shipped with the Jaz® drive. A power source will not be required for the dongle; it will work as long as the Jaz drive and the computer are powered. The Jaz USB dongle is expected to be available 2Q99. - Michael Coley - wwol.com