Backup Options - Which Way Do You Go?
With todays ever storage hungry computers, how do you protect your data? which way do you go for backup?
The use of Hard Disk Drives(HDD) began in 1956 and can store roughly 5 million characters. They also look like free standing cabinets the size of a washing machine. As of January 2009, HDD reach a capacity of 2Terabytes (2TB) introduced by Western Digital in Australia.
The use of Hard Disk Drives(HDD) began in 1956 and can store roughly 5 million characters. They also look like free standing cabinets the size of a washing machine. As of January 2009, HDD reach a capacity of 2Terabytes (2TB) introduced by Western Digital in Australia.
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Storage Comparison:
- CDR - 783 MBs
DVD - depending on what type can store from 4.38GB on a single layer/single sided to 15.9GB on a double layer/double sided.
Blu-Ray - Can store 25GB on a single-layer disc and 50GB on a dual-layer.
High Capacity USB Thumb Drives - they vary in sizes. The latest available is 64GB and cost from $130-$160.
Hard Disk - They come in wide range of sizes, interface and speed. Storage size can go from less than a hundred of Gigabytes to 2 Terabytes of data and is available from less than $100 to $250.
Backup Options:
D-Link 2-Bay Network Attached Storage Enclosure DNS-323
This product when used with internal SATA drives, enables you to share your files accross the network and on the internet. It also creates a central network point for backing up valuable files and the built-in RAID 1 mirroring technology protects those files from drive failure.
Amazon Price: $179.99 (as of 12/05/2009) 
WD Caviar Green WD10EACS - Hard drive - 1 TB - internal - 3.5" - SATA-300 - 7200 rpm - buffer: 16 MB
WD Caviar Green drives use less power and support quieter, cooler-running desktop PCs and external storage devices.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/05/2009)
Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB Bulk/OEM Hard Drive 3.5 Inch, 16 MB Cache, 7200 RPM SATA II WD5000AAKS
Amazon Price: $53.98 (as of 12/05/2009)
Or better yet...
- Linksys Network Attached Storage
This Network Attached Storage (NAS) comes with 2 HD bays. Just put 1 or 2 HD on the bay and attached it directly to your router or switch. It even comes with 2 USB port for future expandability. It also features one-touch built-in backup - just push the button to start a backup of your important files. This NAS can also be directly accessed from the internet via a web browser or FTP.- Lite-On DH-4B1S SATA Interface Blu-ray Disc Writer
Blu-Ray or BD, the next generation optical disc format was developed by Blu-Ray Disc Association (BDA). It has the same dimension as the standard CD or DVD disc but can hold 25GB on a sinle-layer disc and 50GB on a dual-layer of high definition videos and datas. The name Blu-Ray is derived from the blue laser used to read and write data. Since blue laser has smaller wavelenght, 405nm, hence it can store more data than the red, 650nm.- Lite-ON IHAS422-08 DVD Burner
This burner is a DVD+R / DVD+RW / DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+R9/ DVD-R9/ DVD-ROM/ CD-R/ CD-RW / CD-ROM combination drive. It also features LightScribe technology which means you can custom design your CDs or DVDs.- Corsair CMFUSBH Flash Voyager 64GB USB Flash Drive
If you are like most people who loves to carry their datas, MP3's, pictures, presentations, etc., then USB Flash Drive definitely is for you. They don't only give you freedom of portability but for its size, it gives you a lot of data to carry around.
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