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iDEC-Zip (iMac Data Exchange Connector)

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iMac

iDEC-Zip™

Fast External Zip Drive for iMac

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

The revolutionary iDEC™ technology adds a fast 4MB/s external port to the iMac. The iDEC-Zip 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-Zip Benefits:
CheckmarkExternal Zip 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 iDEC-Zip.


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-Zip: The external iDEC-Zip is connected with the iDEC cable to the iDEC interface in the side of the iMac. The iDEC Zip can be used for data transfer, back-up and data storage.

Finally, a removable drive on the desktop: The iMac desktop shows the hard disk drive and the iDEC-Zip.

Performance: iDEC easily achieves a data transfer performance of 4MB/sec. In fact, the port 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 technology is 300% faster than any USB drive.

System Requirements: iMac

Time Requirement: About 30 minutes

MicroMac Delivers: iDEC-Zip with 1 Zip cartridge, internal iDEC cabling and circuitry, 12" external iDEC cable to connect the iDEC-Zip to the newly created iDEC interface, illustrated installation instructions

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


Do you have more questions: e-mail us.

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iDEC-Zip

iDEC-Zip

 

$179


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This page was last modified on October 17, 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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