Iomega Introduces Innovative New 4 Gigabyte and 8 Gigabyte Micro Mini Hard Drives With Drop Shock Technology11 November 2005
Iomega Corporation (NYSE: IOM) , a global leader in data storage celebrating 25 years of business, today announced the new Iomega(R) Micro Mini(TM) Hard Drive in 4GB* and 8GB capacities. Designed with drop shock technology to handle the inevitable bumps and dings of portable use, the robust new Iomega Micro Mini Hard Drive brings economical high capacity, outstanding portability and a new alternative to Flash-based drives for mobile professionals and Internet enthusiasts.
Ideal Travel Companion
The Iomega Micro Mini Hard Drive is a Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) device that weighs less than 50 grams (1.75 ounces) and has a smaller footprint than a credit card. Its 4200-RPM hard drive, protected by drop shock technology, delivers high performance in even the toughest travel environments, making it an ideal travel companion for the mobile professional.
A fold-away USB connector is built into the Micro Mini Hard Drive's alloy case, eliminating the need for a separate USB cable. Power comes directly from the computer's USB 2.0 port -- no separate power adapter required. And because it is a Plug and Play device, the Iomega Micro Mini Hard Drive goes to work right away whenever it is connected to a compatible PC (see compatibility list below).
"The new Iomega Micro Mini Hard Drive delivers on the promise of higher capacity and convenient portable storage," said Brian Still, Manager of Product and Channel Marketing, Iomega Corporation. "The new Micro Mini Hard Drive is smaller than other external hard drives, provides more capability and a better price per gigabyte than Flash memory devices, and it comes with an excellent software collection for easy backup and disaster recovery."
Included Software
Iomega(R) Automatic Backup Pro (IAB Pro) software gives users the choice of continuous real-time backup or easy scheduled backups. Users can save multiple file revisions, password-protect backups with AES file encryption, and make each storage dollar go farther with up to 2.6:1 file compression** on typical uncompressed office documents. IAB Pro also provides full-system backup from within Windows.
Easy, High Capacity Mobile Storage
Whatever the file type -- photos, music, video files, PowerPoint presentations, office documents, Internet downloads -- the Micro Mini Hard Drive delivers the high performance users want without the clutter of extra cables and connectors. Hardware features include:
* 4200 RPM hard drive with 2 MB cache
* 4GB and 8GB capacities
* Integrated USB connector folds away into case
* 50 grams (1.75 oz.) weight
* Smaller than a credit card (69.9x51x14.2 mm, or 2.75x2.01x0.56 inches)
* Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) interface, backwards compatible with USB 1.1
* Host-powered
* Drop shock technology for protection from drops and bumps
* Sleek, durable design with alloy case
* Blue LED for power and drive status
* Carrying case and USB cable extender.
Compatibility and Requirements
The Iomega Micro Mini Hard Drive requires a USB port (either USB 1.1 or USB 2.0) on the host PC. It is compatible with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME; with Mac(R) OS 10.1 and above; and with Linux(R) 2.6.7 and above.
Price and Availability
A great holiday gift for students and on-the-go professionals, the Iomega(R) Micro Mini(TM) Hard Drive is available now for $129.95 (4GB model) and $169.95 (8GB model) at http://www.iomega.com/, select online and web retailers. (All prices are U.S. suggested retail.)
About Iomega
Iomega Corporation provides easy-to-use, high value storage solutions to help people protect, secure, capture and share their valuable digital information. Iomega's award-winning storage products include the Iomega(R) REV(TM) 35GB drive, available in several computer interface models, as well as a 10-cartridge, one-drive automation product, the REV 1000 Autoloader; Zip(R) 100MB, 250MB and 750MB drives; the new Iomega StorCenter(TM) Network Hard Drive; high-performance Iomega external hard drives, including the new Iomega Micro Mini Hard Drive; Iomega Mini USB drives, Micro Mini(TM) USB drives, and the Iomega Mixx(TM) MP3 player; Iomega external CD-RW drives; Iomega Super DVD drives and the Super DVD QuikTouch(TM) Video Burner; and Iomega floppy USB-powered drives. Iomega simplifies data protection and sharing at home and in the workplace with Iomega Automatic Backup software, Iomega Sync software and HotBurn(R) CD-recording software. For networks, Iomega NAS servers offer capacities of 160GB to 1.6TB. For unlimited capacity and anytime, anywhere access, Iomega offers iStorage(TM) secure online storage. Iomega also offers businesses and consumers a comprehensive data recovery services solution for recovering lost data due to hardware failure, file corruption or media damage. The Company can be reached at 1-888-4-IOMEGA (888-446-6342), or on the Web at http://www.iomega.com/.
NOTE: The statements contained in this release regarding development, production and distribution of the Iomega Micro Mini Hard Drive, anticipated product pricing and availability, expected product performance including drop and shock resistance, and future applications for the new product and all other statements that are not purely historical, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All such forward-looking statements are based upon information available to Iomega as of the date hereof, and Iomega disclaims any intention or obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from current expectations. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the successful completion of product development and testing, market acceptance of, and demand for, the Iomega product, any difficulties encountered in ramping up production or other manufacturing issues, including component availability and pricing, co-development, production, and distribution issues, product pricing and conformity to specifications, dependence upon third party suppliers, competition, intellectual property rights and other risks and uncertainties identified in the reports filed from time to time by Iomega with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including Iomega's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, and its most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
* 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes.
** 2.6:1 data compression assumes the use of "high" compression on Iomega
Automatic Backup Pro software with highly compressible files such as
typical office spreadsheets and documents. Capacity may vary and is
data and software dependent.
Copyright(C) 2005 Iomega Corporation. All rights reserved. Iomega, Zip, REV, Active Disk, Micro Mini, iStorage, HotBurn, QuikTouch, Mixx, and ScreenPlay are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Iomega Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
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Chris Romoser, Iomega Corporation, (858) 314-7148 romoser@iomega.com
Analyst/Investors, please contact:
Thomas Liguori, Iomega Corporation, (858) 314-7188
Thomas D. Kampfer, Iomega Corporation, (858) 314-7188
Website: http://www.iomega.com/
Source: PR Newswire
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