Iomega REV 35 GB/90 GB USB 2.0 External Drive (32927)

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SKU: 32927

Sales Rank: 10872

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Product Description

Iomega REV - A great backup storage system that small and mid-sized businesses have been using for years, is tape. Tapes can hold a lot of data, are removable, and fairly inexpensive. But with Iomega's REV, all of that changes for the better! The REV features removable 35GB disks that can hold a whopping 90GB of data when compressed. Perfect for today's businesses, or home computers that need a ton of storage space for large files. And the REV does it's work much faster than tape, utilizing a USB 2.0 interface!Includes -Iomega REV System Software, Iomega Automatic Backup Pro, 1 REV disk with case, USB 2.0 data cable, & Power SupplyPC Only

Product Specification

BatteriesIncluded:: 0
Binding:: Electronics
Brand:: Iomega
EAN:: 0742709329272
Feature:: 30-year shelf life for disk
Back up and restore eight times faster than tape
35GB Native uncompressed; 90GB compressed
Virtually unlimited rewriteability and password protection
Media data transfer rates of 12.7 to 25.4 Mbps
HardDiskSize:: 35 GB
Label:: Iomega
LegalDisclaimer:: * Compressed capacity assuming 2.6:1 data compression with "high" compression on Iomega Automatic Backup Pro software. Capacity may vary and is data and software dependent. ** Based on DDS-4 tape comparison.
Manufacturer:: Iomega
Model:: 32927
NumberOfItems:: 1
ProductGroup:: CE
Publisher:: Iomega
Studio:: Iomega
Title:: Iomega REV 35 GB/90 GB USB 2.0 External Drive (32927)
UPC:: 742709329272
Warranty:: 1 year warranty
MPN:: 32927

Customer Reviews

Frustrating speed makes REV obsolete

I've purchased 3 REV drives for my company, and used them all extensively. But as of 2006, REV technology appears obsolete. Why? The speed. Write speeds are frustratingly slow, and read speeds aren't impressive, either.Today, the new USB portable hard drives from Seagate (100GB portable drive) and Western Digital (80GB) are a much better option. Yes, they're a bit more cost in terms of dollars per GB, but unless your time has absolutely no value, you'll make up the cost difference in time savings...

12/29/2005 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Great Hardware, Backup Software leaves much to be desired

Installation of the hardware (ATAPI version), went flawlessly. The included backup software wasn't of much use as it couldn't even back up removable volumes. It was a waste of time to install because then it had to be uninstalled. If you purchase, only install the base software, and skip the backup software. Then, purchase Dante Retrospect. You will then have a fantastic backup solution....

7/16/2005 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Slow backup speed, and bad software

It works great for backing up a small hard drives less than 35 GB. I really liked my Rev External Drive, so I even bought the Iomega company stocks: lots of them. Then I found out, it does not work well for backing up a bigger hard drive. Since I do video editing, I got several big hard drives, which are bigger than 100 GB. There are some problems for backing up an over 100 GB hard drive. First it is slow: several times slower than a USB external hard drive: about one hour for 30 GB. Second, it...

5/13/2005 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Excellent hardware, shame about the software.

This drive is marketed by Iomega as primarily an archival solution, but it is also great as a kind of floppy drive for the 21st Century (a super Zip drive). The hardware is faultless - a massive improvement on the deeply flawed Peerless drive - and the Iomega REV disks seem robust: I send one overseas though the mail once a week, have it returned the following week, and so far without any reliability problems.However, it is as a backup solution that I purchased my Rev drive and in this context the...

1/13/2005 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Thanks for your reviews

After reviewing the product on this web site, I finally took the plunge.I couldn't be happier.I have my entire hard drive imaged and have Automatic Backup Pro updating hourly.I haven't had a decent backup system since Adaptec 4 which doesn't support Windows XP.This worked with Iomega's USB CDR.Since I now have a new computer and a wonderful backup system; I should be good to go for some time.In case of disaster, I can recover in a short time.As a Tax Preparer, this is of major importance in the...

12/4/2004 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews