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>> Does anybody know this drive? How do the specs compare >> to those of a tape drive or EZ drive (of around $300)? >> And how much does such a drive cost in the US? >> Suggestions for other devices (also SCSI, not too expensive)? I don't have experience with EZ drives, but I do have a parallel II Iomega tape drive and a SCSI zip drive going. Some possibly relevant points: It's nice to have both. The zip is great for moving old projects off of your hard disk, while still maintaining access. The tape is great for backing up the whole disk, including all your configuration files etc. Good insurance against a disk crash. The bigger Jaz drive might be a substitute for both, but I have no experience with this. I think the Jaz only comes in SCSI. The tape is slow and difficult to retrieve info off of but, at least under warp, works in background while you're doing other things. The zip drive is faster than a floppy, but way slower than a hard disk. The parallel version should be even worse. Don't think of it as a substitute for a larger hard disk. Zip drives are too small to backup your hd, but you can back up your projects etc. Iomega is so popular that they don't have to worry about customer service. If you need tech info or an RMA number for repair, plan on 1/2 to 1 hour on hold. Get a name and extension once you get through, because more than once I have been cut off in transfer, forcing you to go through the whole thing again. When you do get through, they tend to be helpful. Fortunately, the hardware is pretty reliable. Having said that, I will mention that my tape 250 is in for repair, and has been gone for two weeks now :). Good luck. ---------------------------- Victor Kress Geophysical Laboratory 5251 Broad Branch Road N.W. Washington, D.C. 20015-1305 (202) 686-2410 x2489 web page: http://granite.ciw.edu/~kress ---------------------------