Are these good for using to back up my computer system? . I will need about 75 GB for a complete back up
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Backing up a computer (saving ALL the information on it) needs to be taken more seriously than just backing up some given files. Discs are convenient, but prone to many failure modes including heat, bright light, warpage, and just plain deterioration over time. Dual layer media, while offering greater storage capacity, is more prone to failure than single layer media. That makes them a poor choice for "backing up" a computer. A computer backup is best done onto a separate hard drive. That doesn't exclude this DL media for a backup. It just isn't recommended if you expect reliable recovery at a later date. Backing up a computer (saving ALL the information on it) needs to be taken more seriously than just backing up some given files. Discs are convenient, but prone to many failure modes including heat, bright light, warpage, and just plain deterioration over time. Dual layer media, while offering greater storage capacity, is more prone to failure than single layer media. That makes them a poor choice for "backing up" a computer. A computer backup is best done onto a separate hard drive. That doesn't exclude this DL media for a backup. It just isn't recommended if you expect reliable... » Read More Backing up a computer (saving ALL the information on it) needs to be taken more seriously than just backing up some given files. Discs are convenient, but prone to many failure modes including heat, bright light, warpage, and just plain deterioration over time. Dual layer media, while offering greater storage capacity, is more prone to failure than single layer media. That makes them a poor choice for "backing up" a computer. A computer backup is best done onto a separate hard drive. That doesn't exclude this DL media for a backup. It just isn't recommended if you expect reliable recovery at a later date. « Show Less
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Well,depend I did use them in Pioneer recorder for makeing copy from HD and about 20% machine rejected for some unknown reasonI will sugest single layer DVD for such project
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I'd recommend a portable external USB hard drive for backing up a computer system or a hard drive enclosure.
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Any hard drive can be used as a back up. If you are using this for backing up your computer or additional storage, you might want a higher capacity drive.
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I've been using 120gb with another 120gb as extra storage. I therefore think 500gb is ample, especially if you can always get external storage later for backup. I run windows8.1.
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Depends on what youre trying to store. Typically, for normal/average use, then it should be fine for quite some time. A full computer backup, without any files, is about 13GB of space.I purchased the 2TB...the bigger the better. But, I store a lot of movies, TV shows, and music.
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Not at all. These do all the work so your system doesn't have to. You do need a VERY good powered USB hub especially if using more than one.
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I have had no problems, not close to max storage. I have one for each of my computers, a PC & a laptop.Not sure this helps but it's all I know to say
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The best answer will depend on many additional factors (types of files, avg file size, expected growth, etc). To make it simpler, how large are the hard drives on all of your home computer(s) and how full are they? If you've got less than 500GB of total data, then I'd say that the 1TB drive should be fine. This is an extremely general answer because you probably won't want to back up a good portion of the data on your drives (system files, temp files, installed apps, etc).
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I don't have any experience with either of these programs, but being that it is solid state and 1Tb you should not have any storage problems. Sorry I could not be of more help.
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Yes!!! remember this is like a big pendrive! you must create two folders: Pc A and Pc B, and back up the computers inside, good luck!.
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There are two types, labeled C2 and C6. I own a 250 GB type C2, have backed 4 computers on it with no problems.
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Yes you can, it might take a while if you are backing up a lot of files,just be patient.
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All of these drives are good. It depends on the usage. I use mine in a Drobo array for video editing. They are fast enough, but not super fast. The more data you have stored, the slower they run. Probably need to make sure future drives are "enterprise" models.
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My experience is you should NOT rely on this memory usb to save your files. I bougth it because the large amount of memory (256 gb) at such a low price. It just NOT true. I suggest not buy it.
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I don't know if it's "recommended", but this is what we decided to purchase for storage: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007MG9IS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Like most external USB drives, I'd not rely on it for long-term backups over one year. Augment it with a cloud product that is acceptable for the type of data being backed up (i.e. personal, confidential, commercial, etc.). In my experience, none of the disks used in these devices are high-grade, and in commercial applications, we'll go to a NAS with RAID.
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Hi, yes it is a very reliable backup drive, I would get a backup program like novastor which is very good and back up your whole computer. Take care any question just ask me
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I have an ~360 CD/DVD Disk Book that I use to keep by "backup files" in. Started with 74/80 min CD-Rs. Then, converted all of them to single layer DVDs (mostly Memorex from Walt-Mart); Now, I'm down to 40 empty slots and thinking about switching to Dual Layer DVDs. So, the short answer is *YES*, you can use 'em for backups.