![]() ![]() That’s not the fastest ZIP drive on the block, but part of this is down to the USB 1.1 interface which realistically limits throughput to about 1MB/s and the backwards-compatibility issue of write head track-width. Performance is listed in the fine print as up to 0.9MB/s read and 0.8MB/s write on Zip 250 media, with 0.8MB/s read and 0.17MB/s write on ZIP-100 media. The software needed 8MB RAM, 31MB of hard drive storage. The underside lists the modest system requirements – for PC, a Pentium 100 with USB controller, Windows 9x or NT 4.0 (note 2000 isn’t listed here) and a 2X CD-ROM or higher. Gosh how time flies! On the top, it shows other products from Iomega’s lineup including the Clik! (later renamed to PocketZip, also something I rarely encountered), the ZipCD (which was nothing more than a regular CD-RW drive) and the Jaz 2Gb removable hard drive cartridge system. Looking at the top of the box, it’s clear this unit was made around (American date?), making it around 18 years old. The unit comes with an installation CD-ROM and a single 250MB disk to get started with. There are a few tools which it also came with, on a CD-ROM including Quik Sync, RecordIt, 1-Step Backup, CopyMachine and Password Protect. That just seems like putting all your eggs in one basket … assuming the basket even worked in the first place. The rear is surprisingly uninspiring, painting iomegaware as the “solution” to all your problems. Based on the badge which illustrates support for Windows 2000, we can already guess as to its vintage. An optional PCMCIA adapter and cable can also be used. Advertising a ultra-thin, easy-to-use design, this drive connects via USB and is suitable for use with PC or Mac. To my surprise, the unit came with its original box, which makes it even more interesting. At least it was well packaged, so hopefully it survived. The only reason I knew was because I installed a surveillance camera … oh well. Rather unfortunately, the ham-fisted postman in my area decided to fumble and drop the package while delivering it, so decided to ring the bell and do a runner. While I do have two or possibly three functioning Zip 250 drives, a USB one would be a nice addition … so I couldn’t resist. I rarely ever encountered the Zip 250 drives or media as CD-RW drives were gaining in popularity and the Iomega company was struggling, but by comparison, the Zip 750 system is even more rarely encountered. In my numerous posts about the Iomega ZIP system in the past, I may have mentioned that the Zip 250 system was never really that popular by comparison to the earlier ZIP-100. As it turns out – that person was me! It was with great honour and gratefulness that I accepted – which resulted in this post (and another to follow). Around a month ago, a very generous reader happened to have some Zip 250 equipment that they were done with and wanted to send it on to someone who might appreciate it. Blogging seems to be like playing a game of catch-up … I’m always behind on posts. ![]()
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