Help, what works for back ups

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I'd like to back up some data, about 100GBs
Can anyone recommend a tape back up system, or other system ?
Any websites with reviews ?
 
I think your best choice will be to back up to another disk. Others will
probably tell you the same. The price of a ~100GB tape drive setup and
tapes will be a LOT of money, where as a 250-400GB hard drive in a portable
external USB2 enclosure could cost as little as $200 (for a 250GB drive and
enclosure).

I like the Western Digital WD2500JB drives for backup, about $150. Just my
personal favorite large drive for no reason other than I feel good about it.

--Dan
 
I think your best choice will be to back up to another disk. Others will
probably tell you the same.
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Well, yes, but...

In the event of a loss to a fire, you are toast. (Unless the second
drive is in another location.)

All the best,
 
Kenneth said:
Well, yes, but...

In the event of a loss to a fire, you are toast. (Unless the second
drive is in another location.)
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The same is true of tape unless the tapes are in another location.
 
The same is true of tape unless the tapes are in another location.
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Hi John,

Of course you are correct...

So many times I have seen systems with a stack of "backups" nearby...

It's a risky approach for sure,
 
Waterproof to 20 feet!

--Dan
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Hi Dan,

I have used Peli cases for many years happily but...

Recently, I got a very small one to hold my cell phone etc. when I
kayak. The thing leaked badly.

The folks at Pelican were very nice about it, and quickly sent me a
new liner (that is also the sealing gasket). The new one leaks just as
badly.

All the best,
 
While not as cool looking, for kayaking nothing beats a good roll up dry
bag. I have a small pelican case too for a tiny laptop drive in a USB
enclosure, you confirm my suspicions that it isn't anywhere near as robust
as the larger cases. It probably OK as I won't be kayaking with it!

--Dan
 
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