UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

April 28, 2005

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

EXABYTE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	0-18033	84-0988566
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2108 55^th Street

Boulder, Colorado 80301

(Address of principal executive offices)

(303) 442-4333

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

SECTION 2 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 28, 2005, Exabyte announced in a press release its 2005 first quarter results and related information. The press release is attached as an Exhibit to the Form 8-K.

SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit	Description
99.1		Press Release, dated April 28, 2005.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereto duly authorized.

			EXABYTE CORPORATION
			(Registrant)
Date	April 29, 2005	By	/s/ Carroll A. Wallace
			Carroll A. Wallace
			Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Description

99.1   Press Release, dated April 28, 2005.

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