Using Iomega Zip drive with A500 Plus

[danbeaver]

The parallel port device works on the Amiga.  It can't be that fast, but there are files on Aminet as I recall -- ppazip.lha.  It will need a change to the Amiga parallel port (http://netti.nic.fi/~some-e/amiga/amizip/)

[danbeaver]

Not to be contrary the the esteemed learned gentlemen of the forum, but you could breadboard that in an afternoon for about $6 USD with parts from Jameco.com -- or not.  SCSI solutions will run >$100, a 40 Euro bootable IDE device (http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?p=76035#post76035), a $120 USD 4 MB RAM/IDE device (http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?t=12037), a Clock Port to USB device + a Subway USB controller (really expensive), a ParNet to PC cable, a Null Modem cable to PC via Amiga Forever, or a Modem to bulletin board transfer.

Pick your poison and check your wallet.

[danbeaver]

I highly recommend an A500 side-port SCSI connected to Mech's SCSI card reader where you can store files on a CF, SD, or other removable card. That would be a $200 long term solid state solution.

[danbeaver]

OK, you read a lot of opinions.  

There are lots of people out there who can advise you.  

So state how much you can spend, and exactly what your needs are.  

If they don't match reality, someone will let you know.

PS, I use http://lilliput.amiga-projects.net/Indie.htm for independent hardware projects, and yes, Tom (Tomthul) is still producing products.