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Iomega Licenses Iomega® Sync Software to Sharp Systems of America
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Iomega® Sync-Powered SharpSync™ Software Provides Even More Mobility for
New Sharp Actius Notebook Computer Users

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Chris Romoser, Iomega Corporation, (858) 795-7148 romoser@iomega.com

Analyst/Investors, please contact:
Barry Zwarenstein, Iomega Corporation, (858) 795-7190

For Immediate Release

Iomega Licenses Iomega® Sync Software to Sharp Systems of America

SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 14, 2003 - Iomega Corporation (NYSE: IOM), a global leader in portable data storage, has partnered with Sharp Systems of America to deliver SharpSync™, a mobility-enhancing software solution that is powered by Iomega® Sync software. The Iomega Sync-Powered SharpSync solution allows Sharp Actius notebook users to seamlessly maintain data consistency across multiple computers, providing users with freedom from the hassles of data protection and synchronization that are associated with mobile computing.

The new notebook computer from Sharp, the Actius MM10, let users enjoy the benefits of highly mobile computing while also maintaining absolute data consistency with their desktop computers. This multi-PC usage model is made possible by the Iomega® Sync-Powered SharpSync solution, which combines the Actius MM10 Connection Cradle with a USB bridge chip and the Iomega® Sync software to create a seamless connection between PCs. This solution allows Actius MM10 notebook users to keep important files synchronized between their Sharp notebook and main computer. Iomega Sync automatically updates selected folders between the user’s main computer and the hard drive on the notebook computer, ensuring that users always have the latest copy of their important files.

“Iomega has invested considerable effort in making Iomega Sync a powerful software that delivers easy PC-to-PC syncing for the SharpSync solution,” said Sean Burke, vice president, mobile and desktop solutions, Iomega Corporation. “It is very gratifying that Sharp recognized the value of our Iomega Sync software and has leveraged our technology in the form of SharpSync with its innovative Actius MM10 product line.”

The Iomega Sync-Powered SharpSync solution allows users to select folders or files on their separate machines that they would like to keep in sync with the Actius MM10. Then, each time the Actius MM10 notebook computer is placed in its Connection Cradle, Iomega Sync automatically synchronizes those folders between the user’s main computer and the Actius MM10 ultra-portable notebook, ensuring that the user always has the latest copy of important files.

Terry Hanly, product marketing manager at Sharp Systems of America, explains, “The Actius MM10 notebook not only provides users with superior hardware mobility, but also true seamless data mobility. Wireless connectivity is enabled through the integrated WiFi IEEE 802.11b antenna, and data consistency is assured through the use of the Iomega Sync-Powered SharpSync solution. Actius MM10 users are able to free themselves from the data consistency hassles that are inherent in highly mobile, multi-computer usage models, while staying connected through the Actius MM10’s integrated WiFi support .”

Availability
Iomega Sync-Powered SharpSync software will begin shipping with Sharp Actius notebook computers in the last week of March. Sharp Actius notebook computers are available immediately through Sharp directly (http://www.SharpPlace.com), or through Sharp’s network of retail partners and reseller channels. For more information, call 800-BE-SHARP.

Iomega Sync software for Windows is shipping with all Iomega Zip drives and is available to current Iomega Zip drive users as a free download at http://www.iomega.com/software/sync.html.

About Iomega
Iomega Corporation provides easy-to-use, high value storage solutions to help people protect, secure, capture and share their digital valuables. Iomega's award-winning storage products include the popular Zip® 100MB, 250MB and 750MB drives, high-performance Iomega® HDD Portable Hard Drives that feature capacities from 20GB to 60GB, Iomega® HDD Desktop Hard Drives that offer capacities from 40GB to 120GB, the new Iomega® Mini USB Drive, and Iomega® external CD-RW drives. Iomega simplifies data protection and sharing at home and in the workplace with Iomega® Automatic Backup software, Iomega® Sync software, HotBurn® CD-recording software, and Active Disk™ technology. For networks, Iomega® NAS servers offer capacities of 120GB to 720GB. Iomega also offers businesses and consumers a comprehensive data recovery services solution for recovering lost data due to hardware failure, file corruption or media damage. The Company can be reached at 1-888-4-IOMEGA (888-446-6342), or on the Web at www.iomega.com.

About Sharp Systems of America
Sharp Systems of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, markets, sells and supports LCD monitors and notebook computers. Products are available through Sharp’s network of authorized dealers and resellers. More information can be found at www.sharpsystems.com.

Note: The statements contained in this release regarding development, production and distribution of the Iomega product, anticipated product pricing and availability, expected product performance and specifications, future applications for the new product and all other statements that are not purely historical, are forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All such forward looking statements are based upon information available to Iomega as of the date hereof, and Iomega disclaims any intention or obligation to update any such forward looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from current expectations. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the successful completion of product development and testing, market acceptance of, and demand for, the Iomega product, any difficulties encountered in ramping up production or other manufacturing issues, including component availability and pricing, co-development, production, and distribution issues, product pricing and conformity to specifications, dependence upon third party suppliers, competition, intellectual property rights and other risks and uncertainties identified in the reports filed from time to time by Iomega with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including Iomega's Annual Report on Form 10 K for the year ended December 31, 2001, and its most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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