Storage Solutions Wanted: A good backup solution, which?

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I think if you will be using only 1 HDD for backup, a case would be better.

Docks would be more useful if you are using more than 1 HDDs.

Also, docks shouldn't be used for long periods of time, that's what I've heard. It heats up if used for long time at a stretch.
 
^ actually , if you use a dock for backup and dont store the hdd in static covers after use it ends up accumulating a lot of dust which am sure i will not want on my BACK UP HDD
 
^Memories_dv thanks, I kinda agree. Usage once a week for an hour doesn't warrant a fan.
Stalker - kinda agree too.
^mediahome no offense, but surely you're overstating things with the lots of dust part. I'm sure my HDD wouldn't be untouched for a month or so to catch dust, and it'd be in a clean cupboard nestled in some old vests. Either way, even if you use a drive and leave it in the open, it doesn't catch dust.

Thanks guys, I have a lot of options - but the decision to go casing or dock remains. I think viralbug called it correct here: "I think if you will be using only 1 HDD for backup, a case would be better. Docks would be more useful if you are using more than 1 HDDs".

So I gotta decide whether I'll use 1 HDD or end up with several. The crappy thing is, I seldom delete anything I download, unless it's really rubbish. I've got to start being more selective...
 
^ nha with me using docks things were different, or may be there is too much dust that creeps in my place. either ways i use to find my hdd in dust if left on the dock, because my backing up way was slightly different, it use to be on for a constant back up of everything thats being downloaded all day long almost, in the end it just din work, there was data loss , or things did not get copied successfully . so i switched to just having the hdd plugged in directly .
 
Docks even if you're using just one disk. Gonna buy a second case for your next disk? I can vouch for the Vantec docks. Lost one power adapter (4/5 docks between me and friends) to the vagaries of power supplies, but the eject/ slot mechanisms work fine. More than a year of ownership and heavy disk swapping.

Btw, if you do go for a casing, don't forget eSATA. Regular heavy read/ writes on USB is the worst way to utilise one's time.

I have ordered one of these to replace the 2 single slot docks I have. For anyone into heavy swapping of drives like Udit, these look expensive but nice.
 
Naga said:
Docks even if you're using just one disk. Gonna buy a second case for your next disk? I can vouch for the Vantec docks. Lost one power adapter (4/5 docks between me and friends) to the vagaries of power supplies, but the eject/ slot mechanisms work fine. More than a year of ownership and heavy disk swapping.

Btw, if you do go for a casing, don't forget eSATA. Regular heavy read/ writes on USB is the worst way to utilise one's time.

I have ordered one of these to replace the 2 single slot docks I have. For anyone into heavy swapping of drives like Udit, these look expensive but nice.
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I couldn't find out the price..??
 
Swapping HDDs aint no pain. Its literally plug n play with AHCI enabled.

I currently use the Vantec one as well as have a Sunbeam one. No difference at all, except the Nextar has the power brick separate making it lighter than the sunbeam.
 
dipen01 said:
I couldn't find out the price..??
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If you meant the Lian li products, PhOeNix here deals in them. Expensive compared to the docks but looks classier and dust proof :bleh:. I'm getting my particular model cos it'll fit into my P80. Hot swap bays finally :)!
 
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