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iDEC-Drive (iMac Data Exchange Connector)

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iMac

iDEC-Drive™

Fast External Hard Disk Drive for iMac

MicroMac's new iDEC-Drive for the iMac computer connects a fast external hard disk drive to the iMac.

The revolutionary iDEC™ technology adds a fast 4MB/s external port to the iMac. The iDEC-Drive connects with a single connector to the iDEC and achieves its high performance through parallel data transfer.

The small enclosure fits perfectly next the iMac.

MicroMac iDEC-Drive Benefits:
CheckmarkExternal 2GB, 4GB or 8GB mass storage for the iMac
CheckmarkCan be used as back-up or as storage expansion
CheckmarkTransfer data between iMac computers with iDEC interface
CheckmarkFast 4MB/sec data transfer rate (four times faster than the serial USB bus)
CheckmarkColor-coordinated design matches iMac
CheckmarkSingle plug connection to iMac. (iDEC technology carries both data and power over the same cable)
CheckmarkPower indicator LED

iDEC Technology: The iDEC technology adds a new port to the iMac. The iDEC features a 44-pin connector installed in the expansion slot cover of the iMac. This connector carries both the power and the data to the external iDEC-Drive.


iDEC Installation: Installing the iDEC technology inside your iMac is as easy as installing memory.
  Gaining access to the iMac logic board is done by following Apple's memory installation instructions.
  The internal iDEC cable and circuitry is connected between the iMac's logic board and the internal hard disk drive. The external iDEC connector is installed into the expansion slot cover.


iDEC-Drive: The external iDEC-Drive is connected with the iDEC cable to the iDEC connector in the side of the iMac. The iDEC Drive comes in three different storage capacities: 2GB, 4GB or 8GB.

Performance: iDEC drive easily achieves a data transfer performance of 4MB/sec. In fact, it is as fast as the internal hard disk drive. External USB drives, once available will be limited to the maximum limit of 1.2MB/sec of the USB specification. The iDEC-Drive is 300% faster than any USB drive.

System Requirements: iMac

Time Requirement: About 30 minutes

MicroMac Delivers: iDEC-Drive with 2GB, 4GB or 8GB capacity, internal iDEC cabling and circuitry, 12" external iDEC cable to connect the iDEC-Drive to the newly created iDEC connector, illustrated installation instructions

MicroMac Warranty: All MicroMac products have a one year warranty.


Do you have more questions: e-mail us.

Product

MicroMac #

 

Price in US$

iDEC-Drive 2GB

iDEC-Drive-EXT-2000

 

$279

iDEC-Drive 4GB

iDEC-Drive-EXT-4000

 

$349

iDEC-Drive 8GB

iDEC-Drive-EXT-8000

 

$549


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This page was last modified on October 20, 1998 

iMac is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple computer. All other trademarks of Apple acknowledged.
Zip is a registered trademark of IOmega corporation. iDEC is a trademark of Carrington Research Corporation .
iDEC-Drive, iDEC-ZIP are trademarks of Achim Strupat and licensed by Achim Strupat to MicroMac Technology Inc.
iDEC interface technology licensed from Carrington Research Corporation to MicroMac Technology Inc.

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