iOmega Zip Drive 100

Circa 1994

Use Case:

Designed to provide a medium-to-high-capacity (for its time) alternative to the standard 1.44 MB floppy disk.

• Primary Uses: It was widely used for backing up large files, transferring digital content (photos, music, game demos), and moving data between computers in professional environments like graphic arts and media production.

• Target Systems: The parallel port version (pictured) was advertised as compatible with both Macintosh and PCs running Windows, OS/2, or DOS, offering a simple way to connect to almost any computer with a printer port.

Historical Significance:

Holds a significant place in the history of portable storage technology:

• The "Superfloppy": It became the most popular product in the "superfloppy" category, effectively bridging the gap between low-capacity floppy disks and later high-capacity options like CD-RWs and USB flash drives.

• Market Dominance: Due to aggressive marketing and a low initial price point ($199 for the drive), it achieved massive popularity in the mid-to-late 1990s, with over 410 million drives and disks sold.

• The "Click of Death": Its legacy is also tied to a notorious hardware failure known as the "Click of Death" (CoD), which led to a class-action lawsuit and ultimately contributed to the decline of the format as CD-RWs became cheaper and more reliable.

Included Accessories:

• iOMEGA AC Power Supply.
• iOMEGA Serial Cable.

NOTE: Near Double Available—iOmega Zip Drive 100 Plus

(H-4cm x W-13cm x D-18cm)