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Freecom DAT160i 80/160GB USB 2.0 vs Iomega USB Zip Drive 750 MB

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  • 4specifications compared
  • 3differ
  • 1identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Media type
    • DAT160i 80/160GB USB 2.0:Tape Cartridge
    • USB Zip Drive 750 MB:Zip disk
  • Weight
    • DAT160i 80/160GB USB 2.0:2.25 kg
    • USB Zip Drive 750 MB:180 g

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Comparison of DAT160i 80/160GB USB 2.0, USB Zip Drive 750 MB
32 specifications
Performance2 differ
Product typeStorage driveStorage drive
Media typeDiffersTape CartridgeZip disk
InterfaceDiffersSCSI 3 Ultra 160 LVD, USB 2.0USB 2.0
InternalKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Data storage typeKnown for oneDDSUnknown — not stated by the source
Compression ratioKnown for one2:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for one5.25"Unknown — not stated by the source
Access timeKnown for one50000 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Logical recording formatKnown for oneANSI/ECMA DDS-4, DAT 72, DAT 160Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one1000000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for onecCSAus Certification to C22.2, No. 60950, TÜV EN60950 (IEC 60950), FCC and CE Declaration of Conformity, C-TICK Approved (AS/NZS CISPR22), VCCI Approved, RRL Approved, BSMI Approved, GOSH ApprovedUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows 98 / Me / 2000 / XP / Mac OS 8.6 - 9.x / Mac OS 10.1+
Storageidentical
Native capacityKnown for one80 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compressed capacityKnown for one160 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 MB
Data transmissionidentical
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for one9.6 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one10.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.25 kg180 g
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source175 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source121 mm
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Data compressionKnown for oneDCLZUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one181 x 236 x 67 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Write methodsKnown for one8 mm helical scanUnknown — not stated by the source
Seek timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29 ms
Device read/write media compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 / 250 MB

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