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USB ZIP Drive on old iMac ?
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Loco Engr
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Jul 24, 2002, 01:12 PM
 
Does anyone have experience using a new USB Bus-Powered ZIP Drive (100 or 250 MB) on a pre slot-loading Rev A,B,C iMac? I believe there was some concern about whether the USB bus/connector provides enough power on these early iMacs.

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Jul 24, 2002, 01:41 PM
 
i think that as long as you plug it into the side of the computer itself, and not the keyboard, you'll have no problem...
     
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Jul 25, 2002, 02:25 PM
 
My mother has a bus powered USB Zip drive on her Rev C iMac. It's plugged into a powered hub and works fine. It also works when plugged directly into the computer (not the keyboard) but she has a printer/scanner etc so hence the hub.
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Jul 25, 2002, 02:59 PM
 
Thanks for the feedback. I asked iomega. They said ask Apple. Apple makes it tough to ask. Thanks again.

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