CNF Adds ZIP to Compaq Notebook Computers.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 1996--CNF announces the CNF CNF Configuration (File Name Extension) CNF Conference CNF Conjunctive Normal Form CNF Could Not Find CNF Chin National Front (Burma) CNF Canadian Nature Federation CNF Cornell NanoScale Facility InnerBay Zip drive See Zip disk. (hardware, storage) Zip Drive - A disk drive from Iomega Corporation which takes removable 100 megabyte hard disks. Both internal and external drives are manufactured, making the drive suitable for backup, mass storage or for moving files between computers. for the Compaq LTE The Compaq LTE was a line of laptop computers made by Compaq, introduced in 1989. The first models, the Compaq LTE and the Compaq LTE 286, were among the first computers to be the size of a paper notebook, spurring the use of the term "notebook" to describe a smaller laptop. 5000 Notebook and for the CNF InnerBay(TM) Dock. This is the first internal Iomega Zip(TM) drive available for Compaq portables. The InnerBay(TM) Zip drive fits directly into the multifunction peripheral bay, "MultiBay," of the Compaq LTE 5000 notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. . It also plugs directly into the Compaq's MultiBay docking station (1) A cradle for a portable device that serves to charge the unit and connect it to other sources or destinations. For example, an iPod docking station charges the iPod and connects it to a computer, speakers or TV set. for the LTE (Long Term Evolution) See 3GPP. 5000 Family. The InnerBay Zip drive will behave like any other MultiBay peripheral. The InnerBay Zip drive also fits directly into the new CNF, external multifunction peripheral bay, the InnerBay(TM) Dock for Compaq notebook computers. The InnerBay Dock supports all Compaq MultiBay peripherals. It attaches to all Compaq notebook computers through the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, San Jose, CA, www.pcmcia.org) An international standards body and trade association that was founded in 1989 to establish a standard for connecting peripherals to portable computers. PCMCIA created the PC Card. See PC Card. slot. It, thus, makes the InnerBay Zip drive available to all Compaq notebook computers. Product Compatibility CNF's InnerBay Zip drive was developed using Iomega Corp.'s Zip drive for notebook computers. It uses standard 100 MB Zip disks readily available through most major, U.S. and worldwide, computer resellers. The 100 megabyte Zip disk holds 70 times more information than the standard 1.44 MB floppy. The InnerBay Zip is, thus, large enough and fast enough to handle today's multimedia applications. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Paul Charles, CNF president, "It is the ideal storage solution for today's multimedia intensive environment. The floppy is just not adequate. Zip drives are changing the way we store, and move, our stuff. It will have a major impact on both desktop and mobile computer users." CNF also manufactures a new Universal Docking Station, Digitari(TM), that will feature an optional Zip disk drive. Both the InnerBay Zip and the Digitari Zip Drive use standard 100 MB Zip disks. The Digitari docking station, available in first quarter 1997 will feature 4 ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. slots, 2 half-height peripheral bays, 1 parallel port, 1 serial port, 2 PS/2 ports, 2 speakers, 1 microphone and an integrated monitor stand for an estimated list price of $499. Digitari is expected to be compatible with every Compaq notebook computer. Availability and Pricing CNF's InnerBay Zip drive is expected to ship during the first quarter of 1997. The U.S. street price is expected to be $299. It will be available directly from CNF and from most major personal computer resellers and distributors. Mobile Computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings Power The Iomega Zip drive The Zip drive is a medium-capacity removable disk storage system, introduced by Iomega in late 1994. Originally it had a capacity of 100 MB, but later versions increased this to first 250 MB and then 750 MB. has gained significant market acceptance with more than 3 million units shipped worldwide. It is now positioned for strong penetration into the mobile computing market. According to Tim Hill Tim Hill is one of the most "well known infamous" cartoon workers of the 90's and 2000's. He began his career in 1993 as a writer and storyboard artist for Rocko's Modern Life, he also created the very popular Kablam! skit, Action League Now!. , Iomega vice president of worldwide marketing, "Our research has shown that mobile computer users are clamoring for a storage solution like Zip. Something that allows them to become truly mobile with their mobile computer. We believe the CNF InnerBay Zip will further extend the Zip drive as the new floppy standard." Henry Hutcheson, Compaq Product Manager, Portable Options, stated that, "The CNF InnerBay Zip drive and InnerBay Dock take the flexibility of the Compaq LTE 5000 to the extreme. Compaq LTE 5000 customers now have more MultiBay Options and even greater flexibility." Phil Devin, vice president and chief analyst, storage technologies for Dataquest said, "The high capacity floppy replacement wars are raging; but, instead of talking about it, CNF has made it happen for mobile users." According to Greg LeVeille, CNF vice president of marketing, "CNF prides itself on providing best-of-breed mobile computing solutions. The Iomega Zip drive technology is a very exciting addition to the CNF and Compaq product lines. The CNF InnerBay Zip drive brings significant storage versatility into the notebook computing environment. In combination with Digitari, our new universal docking station, mobile computing solutions can now truly compete with desktop solutions. The mobile computer is, finally, a total solution." About CNF CNF Inc. provides computing solutions for mobile users. CNF has been designing and manufacturing "Best of Breed" portable peripherals since 1988. More than 25 major notebook PC vendors sell, or recently sold, portable peripherals that CNF manufactures. CNF manufactures InnerBay Zip drives, portable CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives, which today typically means a CD-RW drive that is a combo CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW drive, come in a variety of speeds. The original drive (1x) transferred data at 150KB per second. , numeric keypads, wireless keyboards, auto adapters, monitor stands, port replicators, battery chargers, Digitari universal docking stations and several other products. CNF's products are available worldwide through computer dealers, resellers and major distributors. The company can be reached at 408/778-1160 or at 800/8CNF-INC (800/826-3462). CNF's home page address on the World Wide Web is http://www.cnfinc.com. About Iomega Iomega Corp. provides personal computer storage solutions that help people manage their computer stuff -- anywhere. These solutions include: Zip drives and disks; Jaz one-gigabyte drives and disks; Ditto tape backup drives and tape cartridges and the Bernoulli line of removable drives and disks. Used in homes, business, government and education and by creative professionals, Iomega storage solutions are available through computer retail stores, resellers and major distributors. The company can be reached at 800/MY-STUFF (800/697-8833). Iomega's home page address on the World Wide Web is http://www.iomega.com. CONTACT: CNF Inc. Greg R. LeVeille, 800/8CNF-INC |
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