Is ZIP Really Dead?

[andrewh]

Originally posted by Powerbook G5
How fast is the HD in the iPod, anyway? It seems like it wouldn't be as fast as a normal FW HD would be due to its compact nature, either.

I don't know the specs but it's really, really fast. I drag and drop folders with over a gig in them and it copies over in no time. I've never timed it. I wouldn't think it's crippled in any way just because there is mp3 circuitry loading files off of it. Half of the selling feature is fast music transfers and large capacity, and we all know how big MP3 files are. But yeah, the RPM of the disk probably is lower than a full size internal drive. It's definitely fast enough though.

 

[shadowfax]

Originally posted by andrewh
I don't know the specs but it's really, really fast. I drag and drop folders with over a gig in them and it copies over in no time. I've never timed it. I wouldn't think it's crippled in any way just because there is mp3 circuitry loading files off of it. Half of the selling feature is fast music transfers and large capacity, and we all know how big MP3 files are. But yeah, the RPM of the disk probably is lower than a full size internal drive. It's definitely fast enough though.

yes, i bet those platters have a higher density than my powerbook's hard drive, which itself runs at 4200 rpms but still outperforms many 5400 rpm drives because of the increased density of info. i would expect the iPod to aactually spin at less than 4200 rpm, but i bet the density of data on the platters makes up for a lot of it.

 

[macphoria]

Since we are talking about HD and data storage, check out this article about HD development.

http://news.com.com/2100-1008_3-5061923.html?tag=fd_top

 

[Vlade]

Originally posted by Powerbook G5
How fast is the HD in the iPod, anyway? It seems like it wouldn't be as fast as a normal FW HD would be due to its compact nature, either.

I think its about 40% the speed of a normal hard drive, i'm not 100% sure though.

 

[G5orbust]

I believe the ipod HD rotates at 3400 RPM, though Im not positive.

 

[Mudbug]

wow this thread veered off topic...

I haven't used a ZIP disk in at least 2 years, maybe longer. With the installation of a CD burner in the office, I have eliminated both Zip disks and floppies with one device, with 6x the storage space of a zip at around the cost per disk of a floppy (which I threw away at will anyway). In terms of business and sending files out to different places, most of which wouldn't bother to return the zips, the CD's are immeasureably cheaper to use. And if the data transfer to the CD screws up, you just burn another, instead of running out and getting another $10 disk when the store is open.

Like I said - 2 years, maybe more. Anyone want to buy used Zip disks cheap? I'll reformat...

 

[Powerbook G5]

Well, Zip may not be dead quite yet, but I believe this thread basically is...

 

[abdul]

Originally posted by Rezet
OMG. So you got a good 1 gb memory stick for around $40?
Why don't you back it up and let us see some links.
From What I see is that 512Mbs ThumbDrive costs 200+ bucks. So please....

just sent him an email asking, will let you know where he got it from or if he exaggerated it.

 

[dxp4acu]

I would get an iPod. It is an easy to use portable hard drive that can go just about any where.
Zips can RIP.

 

[vollspacken]

for ME, Zip is not dying...

why, well I use Zip100 disks to transfer .wav-files and midi-stuff from my powerbook to my Akai MPC-sampler and back.

I actually use an Iomega Mac SCSI-Zip 100 drive hooked up to the MPC and an Iomega USB-Zip 250 drive (PC or Mac, I don't know...) hooked up to the titanium... works well and is much better than an heavy external SCSI hard disk (and less hazzle!)

I have tons of Zip-disks and sometimes friends of mine give me some of theirs (they: "I don't need that stuff anymore..." me:"well, I sure can use them..!")

comes very handy when you want to keep your samples in order...

the SCSI-Zip might even work on my SE/30, but I haven't tried yet...

vSpacken