External HDD - Page 2

ih8bills · 04-27-2007

Originally Posted by Sulaman

Seems that no option is really secure and reliable is it?

I can't wait till computers have only Flash memory.

But if I take care, maybe a external HDD is a good option.

Samsung unveils 32GB Flash-based 'HDD killer' | Reg Hardware

double_a_ron · 04-27-2007

If the data you're backing up is absolutely mission critical and valuable you may also want to invest in a tape backup system. These tend to be the most reliable for long term archival storage, the media is reuseable and the cartridges tend to give the best value per megabyte of storage. The drives on the other hand can be pricey.

Sulaman · 04-28-2007

Yeah, I read about that. Isn't it meant to be more expensive though.

Lebowski · 04-28-2007

Originally Posted by Sulaman

Yeah, I read about that. Isn't it meant to be more expensive though.

VERY expensive.

double_a_ron · 04-30-2007

It really depends on the capacity and speed. The drives tend to be around 200$ for low end but the cartridges vary very widley in price....heh heh i said vary very!

04-27-2007	#8
ih8bills Tech Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: coastal Rhode Island Posts: 4,633 PC Experience: More Stubborn than any PC	Originally Posted by Sulaman Seems that no option is really secure and reliable is it? I can't wait till computers have only Flash memory. But if I take care, maybe a external HDD is a good option. Samsung unveils 32GB Flash-based 'HDD killer' \| Reg Hardware

04-27-2007	#9
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04-28-2007	#11
Lebowski Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: England Posts: 1,076	Originally Posted by Sulaman Yeah, I read about that. Isn't it meant to be more expensive though. VERY expensive. __________________ You want a toe? I can get you a toe, believe me. There are ways, Dude I don't want to talk about it I don't want to hear no lip Take your share don't shout about it That's your lot remember you're a kid

04-30-2007	#12
double_a_ron Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 896 PC Experience: Very Experienced	It really depends on the capacity and speed. The drives tend to be around 200$ for low end but the cartridges vary very widley in price....heh heh i said vary very! __________________ //Prework\\\///PCHF RULES\\\///Did we help? Please Donate\\\ CompTIA A+ Certified, MCDST Did we help? Please hit that Thanks button.

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04-28-2007	#10
Sulaman Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 82	Yeah, I read about that. Isn't it meant to be more expensive though.