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Old 05-27-2008, 03:27 PM   #1
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A Good Online Storage Site?

I've got a separate HD for backups, as well as old spare HDs that hold older stuff, like my install items from years ago, old scanned photos from my parents, etc. A friend had a similar system. He lost it all in a fire, so I know I too am not as safe as I thought. Large online storage site is probably what I need (at least 150 Gig). Seems to be lots out there. Anyone have experience with one that they'd like to share?
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Old 05-27-2008, 05:08 PM   #2
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I'd get a 250gig drive for $49 bucks - copy important files for backup and then carry the drive to another location like office/family members house.

To store 150 gigs on line could cost ya a bunch of money each month.
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I'd get a 250gig drive for $49 bucks - copy important files for backup and then carry the drive to another location like office/family members house.
I agree. I use my office as my personal off-site backup. Free and easy.
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Old 05-27-2008, 05:58 PM   #4
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Portable HD DOES make the most money sense, but since I am retired, I would need to drive 30 min. to nearest family member and then there is the issue of convenience with updating, etc. I suppose I could leave a portable in bank safety deposit box. Thanks for advice.
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I was going to suggest a safe deposit box.
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Old 05-28-2008, 01:51 PM   #6
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Depending upon the type of house you have, you may be safe just using an external drive a placing it in a fire-proof box/safe. I use one for important documents and stuff like that. I don’t see why you couldn’t put an external drive in one too.
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Old 05-28-2008, 03:47 PM   #7
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And since most people (knock on wood) don't have house fires too often, moving the extra drive across the house would help in the event a fire does happen.
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