Iomega 100MB USB Powered Zip Drive for PC/Mac
Bottom line: The Iomega 100MB USB Powered Zip Drive for PC/Mac is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Iomega Zip 100 USB drive model Z100USBS
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Iomega 100MB USB Powered Zip Drive for PC/Mac using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. Iomega's drives & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for drives & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Portable Storage: This external hard drive has a compact 2.5 inch form factor and is powered by USB for easy portability.
- High Capacity: With 100MB of digital storage capacity, this drive can hold a large amount of files and documents.
- Reliable Performance: The Iomega 100MB USB drive has a USB 1.1 interface for fast data transfer and reliable operation.
- Compatible Devices: This external hard drive is compatible with both PC and Mac desktop computers for versatile use.
- Safe Data Backup: The Iomega drive has a built-in 100MB cache memory for quick access to frequently used files and documents.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Iomega |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue |
| Model Name | Z100USBS |
| Write Speed | 2 |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | ZIP100 |
| Compatibility | PC, Mac |
| High Capacity | With 100MB of digital storage capacity, this drive can hold a large amount of files and documents. |
| Mfr Part Number | dhjfshfhe199832838 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Portable Storage | This external hard drive has a compact 2.5 inch form factor and is powered by USB for easy portability. |
| Safe Data Backup | The Iomega drive has a built-in 100MB cache memory for quick access to frequently used files and documents. |
| Flash Memory Type | USB |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Reliable Performance | The Iomega 100MB USB drive has a USB 1.1 interface for fast data transfer and reliable operation. |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 100 MB |
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Iomega 100MB USB Powered Zip Drive for PC/Mac is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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