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Freecom DAT160i 80/160GB USB 2.0 vs Iomega Zip 250 Zip Drive - 250MB

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  • 6specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 2identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Media type
    • DAT160i 80/160GB USB 2.0:Tape Cartridge
    • Zip 250 Zip Drive - 250MB:Zip disk
  • Drive device, transfer rate
    • DAT160i 80/160GB USB 2.0:9.6 MB/s
    • Zip 250 Zip Drive - 250MB:7.5 MB/s
  • Weight
    • DAT160i 80/160GB USB 2.0:2.25 kg
    • Zip 250 Zip Drive - 250MB:180 g

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Comparison of DAT160i 80/160GB USB 2.0, Zip 250 Zip Drive - 250MB
36 specifications
Performance2 differ
Product typeStorage driveStorage drive
Media typeDiffersTape CartridgeZip disk
InterfaceDiffersSCSI 3 Ultra 160 LVD, USB 2.0IDE (ATAPI)
InternalYesYes
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 sourceWindows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP
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 source250 MB
Data transmission1 differ
Drive device, transfer rateDiffers9.6 MB/s7.5 MB/s
Drive device speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3676 RPM
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 Mbit/s
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one10.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.25 kg180 g
Size (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.89 cm (3.5")
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.4 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source163.3 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 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 source250
Technical detailsidentical
Average latencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29 ms

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