DataZONE, Makers of DataBook Transportable Hard Drives, Announces UniPricing; One low price regardless of platform or connection kit.SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 1998--DataZONE(TM) Corporation Inc., makers of DataBook(TM), the world's first rugged, transportable hard drive, announced UniPricing on all models. DataBook drives will have one price per capacity, regardless of platform or connection kit. DataBook drives run on all desktop and laptop Pcs, using parallel port or 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. kits. USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. connector kits will be available in December. DataBook units can be ordered online from the DataZONE website. Pricing Pricing includes either a Parallel port or a PCMCIA kit: CAPACITY: 2GB 4GB 6GB 8GB PRICING: $349 $479 $599 $899 COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). DataBook drives will be on display at COMDEX at the IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Suite at Bally's, and at the New Frontier Hotel, Suite No. 980. For floor locations, visit http://www.datazonecorp.com/ About DataBook DataBook is by far the most convenient and fastest way to back up any system, whether it's a desktop PC or laptop. Designed specifically for today's on-the-go lifestyle, DataBook also lets you take all your important files with you, safely and securely. DataBook drives are shock-rated at 10,000 G's, so they can withstand a fall of 30 inches. Typical hard drives will not survive a mere 1 inch drop. DataBook is cartridge-free and sealed for reliability, so nothing can contaminate important data. With capacities of 2GB to 14GB, DataBook is an intelligent alternative to multiple floppies, Zip(R), Jaz(R) or SparQ(R) cartridges. About the size of a videocassette and weighing only 7oz, DataBook is ideal for transporting large data and graphics files, multimedia presentations and videos, as well as photos. Retail pricing, including encryptive backup software and parallel or PCMCIA kit, starts at $349. About DataZONE DataZONE Corporation is a privately-held company established in 1998 to develop the next generation of transportable storage solutions. Its initial product, DataBook, is the first transportable, reliable and cartridge-free storage alternative for today's on-the-go lifestyle, The company was founded by one of the pioneers of the Magnetic Storage industry, Steven L. Kaczeus, who serves as President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . DataZONE is located at 23-D Great Oaks Blvd. San Jose, CA 95119 USA. Telephone: 408/360-8688. Fax: 408/360-8088. Website: http://www.datazonecorp.com Email: info@datazonecorp.com. Trademarks: DataZONE and DataBook are trademarks of DataZONE Corporation. All other product names are property of their respective holders. Keywords: CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. , CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) The only rewritable CD technology. CD-RW disks look like other CD media, but with close inspection, they have a more polished surface with a very dark blue-gray cast. , hard disk, iMac, Iomega, Jaz, SparQ, removable storage, Syquest, SyJet, USB, Zip. Note to Editors: To obtain a DataBook evaluation unit or press kit, please send email to Laura Ness at: highperf@got.net See DataBook Drives at COMDEX: check http://www.datazonecorp.com for details. |
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