11 review articles in this category branch, ordered by product demand and buyer signal strength.
The Iomega 100MB USB-Powered Drive Zip is a plug-in way to access legacy Zip 100 disks using USB. It can be a practical solution for moving older photos and documents off old media, with speeds listed at about 0.9 MB/s and USB 1.1 connectivity. The main caveat is that Zip-era hardware can be finicky depending on disk condition and how reliably the drive ejects and reads over time.
The Iomega Zip 250 MB USB External Drive is a compact, USB-powered way to access Zip disks on older PC and Macintosh setups. It includes IomegaWare 2.1 and Quik Sync for backup-style workflows, but it can be hit-or-miss depending on disk compatibility and device age.
The Iomega 31310 Zip 250 MB USB-powered external drive is a niche, USB 1.1 portable way to access legacy Zip 100/250 disks without needing a separate power adapter. It is best for users reviving older archives or transferring files from existing Zip media, but it is limited by Zip-era capacity and slower transfer speeds.
The Iomega 10919 Zip 100 Drive is a portable external Zip drive designed to read and write 100 MB Zip disks through a parallel (IEEE 1284) connection, aimed at PCs with legacy ports. It can be a practical fix for users who still have Zip media to access, but buyer-fit is narrow, and evidence of long-term reliability is mixed.
The Iomega Zip Drive 250MB External USB is a lightweight, portable external Zip drive that uses USB 1.1 to connect to a Mac or PC and read or write files stored on 250MB or 100MB Zip disks. Buyer feedback is mixed, with some people reporting smooth plug-and-play use, while others struggled with recognition, setup, and getting started. If you need a compact way to access legacy Zip disk files, it can be a straightforward option, but compatibility and drive-disk pairing may take some patience.
The Iomega ZIP 750 is an external USB Zip drive designed for compact, portable backup and file transfer using Zip disks (750 MB capacity). It’s a niche option best for people trying to access existing Zip archives or maintaining legacy workflows, with mixed buyer sentiment mainly focused on “it works” rather than modern USB convenience.
The Iomega 100MB External SCSI Zip Drive (Z100S2) is an external 100MB mechanical disk drive built for SCSI setups, with transfer rates typically cited around a few MB/s. It can be a practical choice for legacy workflows that still use Zip-style media, but it is not a plug-and-play option for modern laptops without SCSI support.
The Iomega 10918 is a classic external Zip drive built for parallel ports, offering 250 MB removable media and pass-through support for sharing the same parallel connection with a printer. It is a good fit for legacy Windows setups and occasional file transfers, but expect slow transfer speeds and possible installation hurdles due to its age and Windows-era software.
The Iomega 250MB Zip Host-Powered External Drive (Z250USBPCM) is a compact, portable way to read and write legacy Zip disks using both USB and parallel connections. It can be a good fit for users reviving older systems and for anyone who still has Zip media, but buyer compatibility and the missing accessories (power supply and USB cable) are the biggest considerations.
The Iomega ZIP100 Z100USBS external USB Zip drive is a compact, USB-powered option for reading older 100MB Zip disks, with a built-in 100MB cache for quicker access to frequently used files. It can be a good fit for archiving legacy media, but buyer-review evidence suggests compatibility can be hit-or-miss on newer computers and some Macs.
The Iomega Zip 750MB USB 2.0 external drive is a legacy USB Zip drive for reading and writing to 750MB (and also older 250MB and 100MB) Zip disks on both PC and Mac. It’s a niche buy for archival or photo-submission workflows that still rely on Zip media, with limited review coverage and a couple of practical setup/compatibility considerations to weigh.