Iomega Announces New Mini USB 2.0 Drive With 2 Gigabyte Capacity

March 2, 2005 – Iomega Corporation today added a two-gigabyte model to its award-winning line of high-performance solid-state USB 2.0 drives: the new Iomega Mini 2GB USB 2.0 drive.

Delivering heavyweight file storage capacity in a device the size of a car key, Iomega’s new Mini includes Security Lock software for protecting sensitive data. It also features Iomega Active Disk technology, which enables portable applications to launch and run from the drive without installation on the host PC. Iomega Mini USB drives are also the only flash drives with a personalized window to help users keep track of the information stored on the drive.

Iomega’s previous leading capacity Mini drive, the Mini 1GB USB 2.0 drive, was a CNET Editors’ Choice winner in 2004 (Apr. 2, 2004 review).

“Iomega’s Mini USB 2.0 drives deliver unbeatable performance and security in a go-anywhere design,” said Brian Still, product manager, Iomega Corporation. “Portable applications, data security, a personalized window and plenty of storage space give Iomega Mini USB 2.0 drives a unique appeal to students and mobile professionals.”

A single Iomega Mini 2GB USB 2.0 drive can store 38 hours of music, 8,000 photos, or 3 hours of high-quality video.

Features and Performance
Iomega’s Mini USB 2.0 Drive weighs only 0.8 ounce (21.6 grams) and requires no cables, power adaptors or batteries. A metal ring rotates around the body to secure the cap in transit, yet releases easily when needed. A clear viewing window on the side of the drive lets users label and personalize the contents with pictures, company logos, or file names.

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) interface technology gives users instant access to their files with excellent read/write performance—up to 17 MB/sec read and up to 14 MB/sec write speeds. This high performance, combined with 2 GB of storage capacity, makes an Iomega USB 2.0 drive perfect for carrying presentations, graphics, photos, music, videos, and large Active Disk applications.

About Iomega Active Disk Software
Active Disk powered titles are designed to launch automatically from an Iomega Mini USB 2.0 drive when it is plugged into any compatible PC. Active Disk titles never need installation, don’t clutter the hard drive, and leave no trace on the host PC—even the user’s related work is stored automatically on the Mini USB 2.0 drive (the Active Disk driver is a one-time install, and is present on computers with IomegaWare installed). The result for mobile professionals is a tool that not only helps them stay organized, but is also completely portable, easy to use, and secure. Over 80 Active Disk titles are available for download at the Iomega Web site, www.iomega-activedisk.com.

Compatibility
Iomega’s line of Mini USB 2.0 drives is plug-and-play compatible—no drivers required—with Windows Me, 2000, and XP, Linux 2.4.1, and Mac OS 9.0 and above (Win 98/98SE require separate drivers, available at www.iomega.com; drivers for Mac OS 8.6 are available at www.apple.com). All Iomega Mini USB 2.0 drives are also backwards compatible with the USB 1.1 standard, operating at USB 1.1 data rates.

Availability
The Iomega Mini 2GB USB 2.0 Drive is shipping now and is available for $249.95 through all major distributors, catalogs, e-tailers, the Iomega website and Frys regional retail stores. Other drives in the Mini USB 2.0 line include the Iomega Mini 1GB USB 2.0 drive, $159.95; Mini 512MB USB 2.0 drive, $89.95; Mini 256MB USB 2.0 drive, $59.95; and Mini 128MB USB 2.0 drive, $29.95. (All pricing is U.S. suggested retail.)

The Company can be reached at 1-888-4-IOMEGA (888-446-6342), or on the Web at www.iomega.com.

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