what is cheapest and easiest way to backup data

[tech_oasis]

Usually have lots of files, usually burn DVD to back it up. Avg one disk a month.

Saw in a thread 1TB cost only $200 now :eek: perhaps i should consider backing up on a HD now :)

What is the cheapest way to back up?

My current pc is still usb 1.0 so if I connect to an external HD it will take ages to load, is there such a thing as a card to slot it to "upgrade" to usb2.0?

Thanks

[jtjt00]

Time to upgrade, a 3in1 comprises of CPU, motherboard and memory will do.

[cty85]

if u can afford it, buy an external hard disk :) or if u cheap skate, a dvd rw and a lot of dvd r =:p

[Sp1der]

go for external hdd.

if you going to buy new system go for raid 1

[tech_oasis]

if u can afford it, buy an external hard disk :) or if u cheap skate, a dvd rw and a lot of dvd r =:p

guess I'll stick with the cheap skate way until I upgrade my pc.

I do have a better one sitting in the hall using as a htpc, one in the study use/abuse for surfing and daily use.

:D

[AlfredAlfred]

actually. for really impt stuffs. i dont like to store them in a hdd. u kno know when they will die.

recently, my 500gb just died along with about 320b of data. and some are really impt stuff.

i dont kno if i can ever recover them..

so i suggest, getting a hdd for ur general use.

and burn what ever is impt. as a backup's backup.

also, usb 1.0 is darn slow. time to upgrade ur system. or u can get a pci usb 2,0


1.0 takes over night to transfer data.. i swear, it was hell

[xboxer]

Best way is save in 2 different HDD. Even better if they are in 2 different PC.

You should buy those 3.5" HDD case then as and when needed transfer important data into it instead of regularly using it like a normal HDD.

[xBlackHawkx]

Get a suitable capacity external hdd to backup your data. Its a pain to burn on dvd piece by piece. If your data is very important, backup into 2 different storage just to be safe. :)

[PetPet]

Here's your answer :D
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=2099208

[PC-User]

Fastest and most convenient (no need to swap discs):-

PCI USB 2.0 card (so cheap) + USB HDD.

[tech_oasis]

Takes for the advice considering getting the pci usb 2.0 w ext hd to save non imp files

While use DVDs to back up the impt ones

[tech_oasis]

haven't did the mathematics but is the cost per byte for a harddisk cheaper comp to dvd? Thanks

[Kerashi7]

To me, it's how I wanna access my files. Really don't like the idea of flipping through lots of DVD to get the specific one. Not to mention the trouble of having to burn and label them.

External harddisk.. plug and transfer. Easy to browse.

[tech_oasis]

To me, it's how I wanna access my files. Really don't like the idea of flipping through lots of DVD to get the specific one. Not to mention the trouble of having to burn and label them.

External harddisk.. plug and transfer. Easy to browse.

True :)

was looking around nowadays the HD makers also have their own ext HD isit better to get a one like that or to diy but casing and HD seperate?

[cty85]

haven't did the mathematics but is the cost per byte for a harddisk cheaper comp to dvd? Thanks
actually dvd more expensive, 500GB hdd for 100 SGD
4GB dvdr for 20cents? :s13: back up time is much faster also :s13:

[sim3]

buy a NAS with raid 1... can say 90% safe unless both hdd break down at the same time.

[CI]

actually dvd more expensive, 500GB hdd for 100 SGD
4GB dvdr for 20cents? :s13: back up time is much faster also :s13:

Huh?

HDD:
$100/500GB = 20 cents/GB

DVD:
20cents/4GB = 5 cents/GB

tech_oasis, I assume you ultimately will have a lot of crap to keep (as measured in TeraBytes).
From my personal experience, in summary, if you have more time than money, go DVDR. If you have more money than time, go HDD. DVDR is cheaper and HDD is easier. Take your pick.
:)

[outlander]

DVDR capacity is too small for backing up a lot of data, esp video files. Until blu-ray becomes affordable, I think using a good-sized hdd is the way to go.

[xboxer]

DVDR capacity is too small for backing up a lot of data, esp video files. Until blu-ray becomes affordable, I think using a good-sized hdd is the way to go.

Blu ray what is the max size?

Even when it become mainstream, I still think a HDD is more cost effective and practical.

[tech_oasis]

Yes I do have lotsa crap to burn :)

[silthfire]

Blu ray what is the max size?

Even when it become mainstream, I still think a HDD is more cost effective and practical.
blu ray max size for single layer is 25gb.....for double layer is 50gb

[silthfire]

using hdd for storage is much better ba......u also can arrange and sort the files whenever u wan


even though i burn all my dramas to dvd instead of keeping them to hdd...lol

[tech_oasis]

Huh?

HDD:
$100/500GB = 20 cents/GB

DVD:
20cents/4GB = 5 cents/GB

tech_oasis, I assume you ultimately will have a lot of crap to keep (as measured in TeraBytes).
From my personal experience, in summary, if you have more time than money, go DVDR. If you have more money than time, go HDD. DVDR is cheaper and HDD is easier. Take your pick.
:)

I might be wrong but when i did the mathematics with MIJ DVD it cost half than HD per GB.

46C/4.3G~10cents/GB

Not sure if my maths is right :s11:

[ragnarok95]

I dun trust backups in CD/DVD format.

[Goooner]

I dun trust backups in CD/DVD format.
yeah... u dunno when they will be unreadable..

[CI]

I might be wrong but when i did the mathematics with MIJ DVD it cost half than HD per GB.

46C/4.3G~10cents/GB

Not sure if my maths is right :s11:

I'm just using the given figures above. The main point is that using HDD as storage is more expensive then using DVDRs on $/GB basis, even till now. You have to weigh the pros and cons of each option and decide which is more suitable for you.

[largeresource]

Usually have lots of files, usually burn DVD to back it up. Avg one disk a month.

Saw in a thread 1TB cost only $200 now :eek: perhaps i should consider backing up on a HD now :)

What is the cheapest way to back up?

My current pc is still usb 1.0 so if I connect to an external HD it will take ages to load, is there such a thing as a card to slot it to "upgrade" to usb2.0?

Thanks

any thing that is cheap ain't easy.

any thing that is easy ain't cheap either