1994- Iomega Zip Drive (7/2024)

Object/Artifact

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VintageComputer.Gallery

Name/Title

1994- Iomega Zip Drive (7/2024)

Tags

Iomega

Description

The Iomega Zip drive was a popular removable storage system introduced in 1994 and began shipping in 19951. It was designed to offer higher capacity and faster data transfer rates compared to the standard 1.44 MB floppy disks of the time.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

EBay

Date

Aug 7, 2024

General Notes

Note

Here are some key features of the Zip drive: Capacities: The original Zip disks had a capacity of 100 MB, with later versions offering 250 MB and 750 MB Interfaces: Zip drives were available with various interfaces, including parallel port, SCSI, and USB, making them compatible with both PCs and Macs Design: The drives were compact and stylish, often featuring a deep indigo color. They could be positioned vertically or horizontally Usage: Zip drives were widely used for data backup, file transfer, and storage of large files, especially in graphic design and multimedia applications The Zip drive was a significant step forward in personal and professional data storage during the 1990s and early 2000s, before being eventually overshadowed by other technologies like CD-RWs, DVDs, and USB flash drives