Go to Windows 7 Insider GuideREV 35GB/90GB External Drive - USB 2.0
Manufacturer: Iomega Corp. Part number: 32927
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- Bottom Line:
- Though it's very expensive per megabyte, Iomega's Rev drive offers speedy, portable storage that's more scalable than that of a hard drive.
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CNET editors' review
REV 35GB/90GB External Drive - USB 2.0 price range: $354.99 - $399.99
- Reviewed by: Rick Broida
- Reviewed on: 06/08/2004
- Updated on:06/01/2005
- Released on: 04/12/2004
The good: Fast, versatile, and easy to use; top-notch support site.
The bad: Expensive; drivers required; problematic imaging software; phone support expires with warranty.
The bottom line: Though it's very expensive per megabyte, Iomega's Rev drive offers speedy, portable storage that's more scalable than that of a hard drive.
Having once cornered the removable-storage market with the Zip and Jaz drives, Iomega is hoping for a comeback with the Iomega Rev. This USB 2.0 drive (an internal model is also available) was designed with data backup, drive imaging, and extra storage in mind, much like the drives that preceded it. The difference here is that each Rev cartridge stores a whopping 35GB--or quite a bit more if you use compression. (Iomega promises up to 90GB per cartridge, but that's at an extremely high level of compression, so your mileage may vary.) The Iomega Rev is compact, cute, and bootable, and it provides an undeniably appealing alternative to tape drives. Extra Rev cartridges give it the potential for limitless capacity. Still, it's expensive. You could buy a 160GB external hard drive for half the price and enjoy more than four times the raw storage capacity. We also have concerns about relying on as yet unproven media for something as vital as our data backup (the Zip drive's infamous Click of Death lingers in our memories).
User reviews
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Great Drive - Fast and Smooth
Pros: Removable Media for potentially unlimited media. Fast enough to run most programs right off the drive itself. Backs up with no compression for true data to data restore.
Cons: My biggest gripe/con, is that the software that comes with it for backup does "NOT" run as a service in the back ground. Meaning, you "Log Off" the server and it will still run a scheduled job at night. I have found a way around this using the NTBackup
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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If the automatic scheduler would configure would be perfect
Pros: Robust, long life storage on media, easy recovery of individual files.
Cons: Automatic Backup software is not easily understood and has glitches. Two experienced IT support types can't configure it yet.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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excellent replacement for Tape - more options than a HDD
Pros: its a removable drive, yozu will never run out of capacity simply do the math first when comparing with a cheaper priced external HDD
Cons: Norton Ghost works BIOS dependent
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Greaet tape replacement!
Pros: Fast, reliable and easy to use. Great for archiving...with much better performance than tape.
Cons:
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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REV is a winner!
Pros: Finally a reliable alternative and very portable 35GB. Have you seen how compact it is?
Cons: patience for FireWire version, should come up soon
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The new Zip
Pros: Ease of use. As fast as any external drive with unlimited space.The Zip drive of the future.
Cons: None yet.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Better than Tape
Pros: I trust Iomega and love the drive, it's compactness, and the expandability with the drives so I can toss my older JAZZ drives (1GB max) and use these 35GB beauties.
Cons: I'm highly dissapointed that Norton Ghost is completely unusable with laptops. The primary reason I bought this was to back up my laptop and Ghost will not work on them due to hardware issues. Highly dissapointed that I have to search for another alterna
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great product, where's the firewire?
Pros: having removable media with this capacity is an absolute godsend. Although Optical CD/DVD drives have their place and the media is really cheap. In the longrun I've found that CD's can cost more as I often don't use all the space. rev disks allow me to
Cons: Firewire please.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Faster than tape and more reliable
Pros: Faster and more reliable than tape but with tape removability and Iomega proven reliability. Despite all the rubbish spoken by journalists about "click of death", Iomega claim to have sold about 55 million Zip drives and I or anybody I know have never had
Cons: I don't see any. Yes! it's a new technology but I know Iomega are going to be here to support it and you only have to look at this product to know it's going to be around in the years to come. Maybe there will be some teething issues but this is the PC in
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The best removable drive available!
Pros: The capacity combined with the high speed and the affordable price make REV superior to any other removable disk drive on the market.
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1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Iomega Corp.
- Part number: 32927
- Description: The Iomega REV 35GB/90GB (native/compressed) drive is a revolutionary removable hard disk system which is more efficient and reliable than traditional tape systems, while providing portable, high-performance file storage. Compressed capacity assuming 2.6:1 data compression with "high" compression on Iomega Automatic Backup Pro software. This capacity may vary since compression is data and software dependent. Iomega REV drives allow you to back up and restore up to 8 times faster than tape, access files in seconds with drag-and-drop, and secure your data with password protection. The drive also includes professional-level backup software for file backup and full system backup.
General
- Device Type REV drive
- Enclosure Type External
- Interface Hi-Speed USB
- Width 4.3 in
- Depth 6.1 in
- Height 1.4 in
- Weight 13.8 oz
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Capacity 35 GB
- Data Transfer Rate 60 MBps (external) / 25.4 MBps (internal)
- Average Seek / Access Time 12 ms
Storage Removable (2nd)
- Storage Removable (2nd) None
Hard Drive
- Type None.
Storage Controller
- Type None
Video
- Video Output None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B
- Compatible Bays None
- Compatible Slots None
Miscellaneous
- Media Included Qty 1
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable - External
- MTBF 400,000 hour(s)
Power
- Type Power adapter
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities, EMC Dantz Retrospect Express Backup
- OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP3, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP4, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP3, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP3, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP4, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
- Min Processor Type 333 MHz, 333 MHz
- System Requirements Details Windows Server 2003 - Pentium II - RAM 128 MB - HD 100 MB, Windows 2000/XP - Pentium II - RAM 128 MB - HD 100 MB
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Max Operating Temperature 113 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 8 - 90%
Product series
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REV 35GB/90GB Internal ATAPI Drive
Manufacturer: Iomega Corp.
Specs: None
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REV 35GB/90GB External Drive - USB 2.0
Manufacturer: Iomega Corp.
Specs: None
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REV 35GB/90GB External Drive - IEEE 1394 / FireWire
Manufacturer: Iomega Corp.
Specs: None
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REV 35GB/90GB Internal SCSI Drive
Manufacturer: Iomega Corp.
Specs: None
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REV 35GB/90GB External Drive - SCSI
Manufacturer: Iomega Corp.
Specs: None
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Iomega REVT 35GB/90GB SATA Internal Drive
Manufacturer: Iomega Corp.
Specs: None
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.iomega.com/
- Address:
10955 Vista Sorrento Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92130 - Phone: 801/629-7610
- Email: support@iomega.com
