Storage: Dell First to Ship Desktop PCs With Built-In Iomega Zip 250 MB Drives - Dell Computer's Dell Dimension, OptiPlex, Dell Precision lines - Product Information

Edge: Work-Group Computing Report, April 19, 1999

Dell Computer Corporation, the world's leading direct computer systems company, Monday announced it is first to offer the new Iomega Zip 250 drive as an integrated option on its Dimension and OptiPlex desktop PCs and Dell Precision WorkStations. The Iomega Zip 250 MB drive offers the highest capacity of any removable storage product in the super-floppy category.

Dell began offering integrated Zip 100 MB drives with its PCs in 1997. Today, Zip drives are ordered with more than 40 percent of Dimension desktop PCs for home and small business customers. "Dell customers continue to demand the latest relevant technology the market can offer," said Carl Everett, senior vice president of Dell's Personal Systems Group. "By integrating Zip 250 drives, we are helping customers expand the use of their computers to projects such as creating digital photo albums, saving audio off the Internet or transferring boxes of paperwork to a single computer disk." The new Zip 250 MB drive can also read and write to Zip 100 MB disks, ensuring that the current customers who use the new Zip 250 drives still have the ability to share information with others who use 100 MB. In addition, the Zip 250 MB drive and disks provide 170 times more capacity than a standard high-density 3.5-inch floppy disk and write up to 52 times faster, allowing customers a single-step back-up capability. "Zip drives and disks are the preferred super-floppy choice for millions of consumers and businesses alike," said David Henry, vice president and general manager, Zip/Jaz product, Iomega. "We're pleased to be working with Dell as the first PC company to offer our latest Zip 250 technology as a built-in choice for their customers." The Dell-installed Zip 100 MB and 250 MB drives are covered by Dell's limited three-year system warranty. More information on the Iomega Zip 250 MB drive and Dell PCs can be found on the Internet at www.dell.com. Iomega Corporation (NYSE:IOM) manufactures and markets the award-winning Zip Jaz and Clik drives and disks that help people to organize, manage, create, exchange and share their important information. Used in homes, businesses, government, education, and by creative professionals everywhere, Iomega storage solutions are the enabling technologies preferred by millions. The company can be reached at 800/MY-STUFF (800/697-8833) or on the Web at www.iomega.com. Ranked No. 78 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 363 in the Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $18.2 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number 800/388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com.