Data Recovery from Jaz Disks

mach-5 writes "I recently had an Iomega Jaz disk fragged by the drive (the data is corrupt from simply using the disk in another drive). I know that I can easily get a free (beer) replacement from Iomega, but what I really want is my data back, which is far from free. This is a little unfair considering their drive corrupted my disk. Has anyone had any success in having their data recovered by a drive company. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with this particular company?"

Comments

Re:I thought the replacement drive sounded fair.

[foobar104]

uuh...NO. they arent a backup medium. ever read the warranty information on the box ? they are most certainly NOT a backup medium. CDR's, AIT/DLT tapes are a backup medium.

uuh...NO. CDRs and magnetic tapes have lifespans measured in mere decades.

This is a backup medium. If it can't last 10,000 years submerged in salt water or in a mountain cave, I'm not interested.

(HHOS)

My advice:

[wholesomegrits]

I've found this to be an effective option when dealing with Iomega. Be sure to follow these instructions exactly.

On a level surface, place your feet, about shoulder width apart. Place the Jaz disk on the floor between your feet.
With your hands on your knees, slowly bend over. SLOWLY! Ok.
When you get your head as far as it can go between your legs, pucker up and kiss your own ass.

After you're done, look at the Jaz disk, gurgle up a bit of phlegm, and spit on it. Repeat as often as necessary.

Re:I thought the replacement drive sounded fair.

[linzeal]

I say we write everything with Vanadium isotope 50 with a half life of more than a trillion years. It has the advantage of glowing in the dark.