Does this replace the need for an online backup service? I'm curious, does this product replace the need of an online backup service?
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This can act as an online backup device of sorts, but it isn't a replacement for a cloud back up service such as carbonite. you get a free license for their packaged online backup solution though. The files are all stored on the hard drive locally on the network. The "cloud" portion comes from it allowing you to access the local networked files remotely through a web browser interface, much like an FTP server.
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It doesn't have to have one. If you do create one it will backup your config every night and it can upgrade your unit automatically. There are also a lot of apps that you can load onto the unit to expand its capabilities and many of these need internet access.
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I've wondered about this too. When I purchased this drive all I wanted was a drive, not a lot of software. And I have no interest in their sharing capability on social media. Maybe someone can answer this, like Seagate themselves.
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First I didn't pay $75 for mine. I paid about $60, including shipping. I'm very satisfied with it; it automatically backs up my computer every night, and just a few days ago I accidentally deleted my Outlook .pst file, which I easily restored from the backup on my WD external drive. I just looked up the WD drive you referred to, and it seems like it would do what's needed for an external drive, and I'd probably buy it. Mine came with easy-to-use backup software; I'm not sure about the WDBUZG5000ABK-NESN. The thinness is/was not an issue for me.
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You can save whatever files you want to it locally (on your lan) outside of that you will be limited in speed and perhaps file size. Really, if you don't want to build your own server, it's the best way to go. I was just a little disappointed that features that were once free are now paid upgrades. Still a very good product.
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Yes, I have it in use actualmete with backups of my files .. It works excellently
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Not really. It's not a backup device - in particular, there is no software that really serves that purpose. If you want to manually offload pictures from those devices, it will work for that, but you'll have to select the photos to copy. It's more meant as a way to consume content from a USB drive or SD card.
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No and it is not good on the Internet. You can use a USB had or thumb drive but t It doesn't do much else.
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How you perform a backup isn't unique to this drive. It does not come with any software. You'll have to check your operating system's instructions. I'm guessing you are using Windows. If you are using the Apple OS, Time Machine takes care of all the work.
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Others (per forum postings elsewhere) have replaced the 500mb standard drive upon purchase to avoid the hassles. You *can* un-mount the OS drive. Most users just probably *shouldn't* go through that. I just left it in there and added 2 1TB drives. Heck Seagate 1.5TB drives are now well under $200 each.Regardless, you can back up the server software (and backup the backup) via the external ports (4 USB/1 eSATA). I recommend doing so and backing up your backup and then taking that to an off-site location such as your work office, safety deposit box, friend's house, etc.
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OMG, NO! We had one fail without notice and it was a major problem. We thought the dual drive on ours would be a safe backup system, but the entire drive failed. A service company worked on it and we were fortunate to retrieve most of the data, but it was a very close call and expensive. Now we have TWO separate backup drives on all systems.
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I got the backup because it was what was available at the time and I needed space to save my video, music and picture files on my older dying WD drive. I also wanted to expand my video library and now have over 2TB filled. I am looking into getting another 3TB for expansion and will be looking into the differences myself. I did not realize the heat was an issue with my old drive until it started dying. I have an external fan mounted to my Seagate just in case but it seems to run cooler than the others.
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I installed the Seagate Dashboard. I then scheduled it to backup all my stuff every night. You can see what is going on by opening it via "Computer" from your Start Menu on a PC, there it is along with your C drive....good luck. It works like a charm for me...
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No! And that's a huge problem for me because I use it as an emergency back-up and it was dead the other when I needed it:-( I do like it though. It records clearly. You just have to remember to charge it!
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That's a question for Clickfree support. I never could get the backup to work. The best solution for backing up your computer is an off-site backup company like Mozy.
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I believe so but as it was always breaking and the Tech Support was so bad I literally threw it away. I would subscribe to Carbonite which is a FAR superior product and they have really good technical support. I believe that Seagate also produce a reasonable back up product but I have never used it. I hope that helps
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Why is it necessary to have a Mozy back-up? My understanding of this product is that it is a "bridge" to the Internet that is connected to external hard drives. Are you backing up your hard drives?