Imation Introduces PC Compatible, Color-Customizable USB Floppy Drive.Business Editors & Technology Writers OAKDALE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2000 Portable Drive Delivers Instant Floppy Compatibility for PC and Mac Users Imation Corp. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : IMN IMN Iraqi Media Network IMN Indicated Mach Number IMN Inter Member Network IMN Infectious Mononucleosis IMN Invisible Moose Network (website) IMN Illegal Macro Name IMN Internet Marketing Newsletter ) today introduced a new version of its popular 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. Floppy Drive See floppy disk. floppy drive - disk drive , one of the lightest and smallest available. The drive now provides instant floppy compatibility and 11 interchangeable color options for users of USB-equipped Macintosh or PC computers. The drive carries a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) ) of $79.99 (actual pricing may vary) and is available from major retail, mail order and online computing outlets. By using 11 interchangeable color panels included with the drive at no additional charge, customers can easily customize the Imation floppy drive to match their computer, their office, or even their mood. The color panels match most Apple and PC systems, including shades of Ruby, Indigo, Sage, Snow, Graphite, Strawberry, Lime, Tangerine tangerine: see orange. tangerine Small, thin-skinned variety of the mandarin orange species (Citrus reticulata deliciosa) of the rue family (citrus family). , Blueberry blueberry, plant of the large genus Vaccinium, widely distributed shrubs (occasionally small trees) of the family Ericaceae (heath family), usually found on acid soil. They are often confused with the related huckleberry. , Grape, and Black. Weighing a mere 0.68 pounds, the Imation USB Floppy Drive for Macintosh and PC is easy to install, use and hot swap with other USB peripherals. It provides floppy compatibility for both Mac- and PC-formatted 1.44 MB high density diskettes as well as PC-formatted 720 KB double density diskettes -- enabling use of floppy disks for backup, file transfer, software installation and more. Powered via the USB connection, the drive requires no additional power cord or adapter, and its 11 interchangeable color panels make it a perfect match for Macintosh iMacs, iBooks, G3s, and PCs. "Given the wide availability of floppyless Mac and PC systems, we're pleased to offer our customers an easy, affordable way to continue to use and share the files they keep on floppy disks," said Steve Carter, general manager of Personal Solutions for Imation's Data Storage and Information Management business. "It's another reason computer users around the world count on Imation for the reliable, high-quality storage products and services they need - at home, at school or in the office." About Imation Corp. A global technology company, Imation Corp. supplies a variety of products and services worldwide, specializing in data storage and information management, color management and imaging solutions. In 1999, the company reported revenues of $1.4 billion from continuing operations continuing operations Parts of a business that are expected to be maintained as an ongoing segment of an overall business operation. Income and losses from continuing operations are reported separately if any segments have been discontinued during the . As of June 30, 2000, the company employed approximately 4,700 people worldwide. Additional information about Imation is available on the company's Web site at http://www.imation.com, or by calling Imation toll-free at 1-888-466-3456. To receive recent earnings news releases, corporate information and related shareholder services, call Imation's toll-free shareholder information line at 1-888-IMN-NYSE (1-888-466-6973). Imation is a trademark of Imation Corp. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Certain information contained in this news release which does not relate to historical financial information may be deemed to constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results in the future to differ materially from its historical results and those presently anticipated or projected. Among these factors are those set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Imation's 1999 Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and subsequent 10-Q filings. |
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