External backups

spxxxx · 25-04-2008, 19:02

I know this subject has been done to death but her is my solution:

I wanted an easy way to create multiple backups onto external data without the price tag of a rack/caddy system. I use a 24" imac so only have USB or firewire connections available.

I got this from Geekstuff4u and picked up a couple of seagate drives very cheap.

Connected everything up (needed a UK adaptor plug) put the disks in and created two backups within 40 minutes - one for home and another for offsite.

As larger disks get cheaper I can by more (got 160 gig).

Seems a very cost effective backup method. I know you can just buy the connector wires on their own but this simple solution holds the drive well and has an on off switch and eject button.....

**Sonsey** · 25-04-2008, 21:10

Interesting setup, I might look into something like this myself.

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Originally Posted by spxxxx

I got this from Geekstuff4u and picked up a couple of seagate drives very cheap.

How was the service from these guys, and how much for postage?

spxxxx · 25-04-2008, 21:22

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Originally Posted by Sonsey

Interesting setup, I might look into something like this myself.

How was the service from these guys, and how much for postage?

$37 for shipping as there is a weight in the bottom - emails good - sent a tracking number etc so no problems

**Sonsey** · 25-04-2008, 22:05

Thanks mate.

Charlotte · 25-04-2008, 22:52

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Originally Posted by spxxxx

I know this subject has been done to death ...

Not at all, as far as I'm concerned, I'm still

about backing up AND external storage

This setup sounds quite good (and new to me) but their prices are all quoted in US$, so what did it all cost you in £'s Simon?

silkstone · 25-04-2008, 23:33

Maplin > SATA Hard Drive USB Docking Station

**Sonsey** · 26-04-2008, 01:16

Good spot, just wished they stocked the eSata version.... might try one anyway though.

Charlotte · 26-04-2008, 02:20

Thanks for the link Silky, will investigate this further.

spxxxx · 26-04-2008, 10:23

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Originally Posted by Charlotte

Not at all, as far as I'm concerned, I'm still

about backing up AND external storage

This setup sounds quite good (and new to me) but their prices are all quoted in US$, so what did it all cost you in £'s Simon?

about £10 more than the link that silkstone posted - bummer

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Originally Posted by silkstone

Maplin > SATA Hard Drive USB Docking Station

Looks the same thing

spxxxx · 26-04-2008, 10:24

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Originally Posted by Sonsey

Good spot, just wished they stocked the eSata version.... might try one anyway though.

they do .......... see here

**Markulous** · 26-04-2008, 11:11

Nice one! Great way to set up disks for other people too, so think I'll get one of these

Charlotte · 26-04-2008, 15:35

Yeah but the disks are not that cheap

**Sonsey** · 26-04-2008, 15:45

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Originally Posted by spxxxx

they do .......... see here

I mean't I wished Maplin stocked it as I'd much rather buy from there instead of importing, but I'll have a think anyway.

25-04-2008, 19:02	#1 (permalink)
spxxxx Been here a while Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chesterfield, UK Posts: 407	External backups I know this subject has been done to death but her is my solution: I wanted an easy way to create multiple backups onto external data without the price tag of a rack/caddy system. I use a 24" imac so only have USB or firewire connections available. I got this from Geekstuff4u and picked up a couple of seagate drives very cheap. Connected everything up (needed a UK adaptor plug) put the disks in and created two backups within 40 minutes - one for home and another for offsite. As larger disks get cheaper I can by more (got 160 gig). Seems a very cost effective backup method. I know you can just buy the connector wires on their own but this simple solution holds the drive well and has an on off switch and eject button..... __________________ Simon Revill www.simonrevill.com www.derbyshireweddingphotographer.com

25-04-2008, 22:05	#4 (permalink)
Sonsey Pixalo Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 7,242	Re: External backups Thanks mate.

25-04-2008, 23:33	#6 (permalink)
silkstone Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Silkstone Common, Yorkshire, UK Posts: 3,416	Re: External backups Maplin > SATA Hard Drive USB Docking Station

26-04-2008, 01:16	#7 (permalink)
Sonsey Pixalo Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 7,242	Re: External backups Good spot, just wished they stocked the eSata version.... might try one anyway though.

26-04-2008, 02:20	#8 (permalink)
Charlotte Loves the place Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romsey, Hampshire Posts: 5,815	Re: External backups Thanks for the link Silky, will investigate this further.

26-04-2008, 11:11	#11 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,691	Re: External backups Nice one! Great way to set up disks for other people too, so think I'll get one of these

26-04-2008, 15:35	#12 (permalink)
Charlotte Loves the place Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romsey, Hampshire Posts: 5,815	Re: External backups Yeah but the disks are not that cheap

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