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austinth · 02-11-2004, 12:55 PM

anyone using one of these for backups or whatever? I'm thinking of getting one but would like some info about them from someone that's got one or used one. thanks.

doober · 02-11-2004, 01:13 PM

Currently using this type of enclosure
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting

Coupled with a large drive it should do the trick.
I find it works well and USB 2.0 is very fast so litteraly no lag whatsoever and much more fun than DVD DATA disc backups also.

u can carry around a TeraByte or 2 in a couple of these cases.

WebTitan · 02-11-2004, 01:16 PM

had a couple of big ass firewires i used alot. work great for backups. have not tried the USB2 yet, but had a pair of the old original USB ones an they sucked

The Truth Hurts · 02-11-2004, 01:25 PM

I've got 2 firewire and a USB2..
USB2 is faster, quieter, and cooler looking, and goes to sleep when you don't use it for whatever time you set.

Mr.Fiction · 02-11-2004, 01:43 PM

They are cheap, hold a lot of data, and very fast. What else would you use for backups?

Hugh G Recshun · 02-11-2004, 01:45 PM

Lacie have released a new 1TB External which should be out now.

http://www.lacie.com/products/product.htm?id=10118

austinth · 02-11-2004, 01:49 PM

Great! Thanks for your help everyone. I'm just tired of burning everything to dvd's and cd's. this should make life alot easier.

austinth · 02-11-2004, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by doober
Currently using this type of enclosure
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting

Coupled with a large drive it should do the trick.
I find it works well and USB 2.0 is very fast so litteraly no lag whatsoever and much more fun than DVD DATA disc backups also.

u can carry around a TeraByte or 2 in a couple of these cases.

Something like this exactly what I'm after. I really like the fact that all you have to do is swap to a new harddrive once you fill the existing one up.

Mr.Fiction · 02-11-2004, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hugh G Recshun
Lacie have released a new 1TB External which should be out now.

http://www.lacie.com/products/product.htm?id=10118

Only $1000.

doornx · 02-11-2004, 02:04 PM

I have a 250gig from maxtor wich works great...if you want a 100% backup use a raid setup..and always burn a DVD with your most important files and give put them in a safe at your bank or something...in case your house burns flat

Sounds silly until it really happens...

austinth · 02-11-2004, 02:10 PM

actually thats a pretty good idea. I do keep a copy at another place on dvd, cd though. I also only work from laptops now, so this is one of the main reasons why im looking for this type of thing for backups.

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doornx Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: ICQ : 946 3375 Posts: 2,531	I have a 250gig from maxtor wich works great...if you want a 100% backup use a raid setup..and always burn a DVD with your most important files and give put them in a safe at your bank or something...in case your house burns flat Sounds silly until it really happens... __________________ Send me a PM for design work

02-11-2004, 01:13 PM	#2
doober Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: in yoOoo kitchen Posts: 6,984	Currently using this type of enclosure http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting Coupled with a large drive it should do the trick. I find it works well and USB 2.0 is very fast so litteraly no lag whatsoever and much more fun than DVD DATA disc backups also. u can carry around a TeraByte or 2 in a couple of these cases.

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WebTitan Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western NY Posts: 5,114	had a couple of big ass firewires i used alot. work great for backups. have not tried the USB2 yet, but had a pair of the old original USB ones an they sucked

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The Truth Hurts Zph7YXfjMhg Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In Your Skull Posts: 15,304	I've got 2 firewire and a USB2.. USB2 is faster, quieter, and cooler looking, and goes to sleep when you don't use it for whatever time you set.

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austinth Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fantasy Island Posts: 1,770	actually thats a pretty good idea. I do keep a copy at another place on dvd, cd though. I also only work from laptops now, so this is one of the main reasons why im looking for this type of thing for backups. __________________ Get A $25 Circuit City GIFT Card - *FREE*!