New & Noteworthy: DSL Debacle; Iomega settles; more

DSL Debacle This BusinessWeek article takes a look at the recent "DSL debacle," including the bankruptcy of NorthPoint.

Iomega settles suit Iomega is settling its lawsuit regarding Zip drives and the infamous "Click of Death." In a PDF document outlining the settlement, sent to at least some Zip drive owners, Iomega: "denies any liability or wrongdoing which is alleged in the Complaint, but has decided to enter into this settlement in order avoid the costs and burdens associated with continuing the litigation." Compensation ranges from $10 to $40 towards the purchase of a new drive and/or Zip disks. (Thanks, Jeff Hanson.)

Apple is a "good guy" According to ConsumerAffairs.com, Apple is one of the "good guys." (Thanks, Frank Piccolo.)

DVI to ADC Gefen's DVI to ADC Converter Box is now shipping.

Carrara update coming soon Eovia is currently in the process of fine-tuning and re-branding Carrara to an Eovia product and expects a new product release around May 2001.

USB 2.0 PCI card "USB users can now take full advantage of faster transfer speeds as www.iogear.com today shipped the first USB 2.0 compliant PCI Host Card."

Palm cuts prices to deal with product glut A CNET article has the details.

Apple store headed for Mall of America Details are in this article.