if like this then u better dont do backup lar . with that high amount of storage space, dont tell me u simply throw that 500GB disc on the floor and didnt store it nicely.

backing up unto a 500GB disc is a practical solution in the future, dun tell me u go and buy 100+ DVDs or 666+ CDs just to backup ur hard drive data?

i feel safer with that 500GB DVD to b honest. the most important thing is - it is way cheeeeeaper, i can even do double or triple backups which the hard disk cant. this way, i can have two/three backup copies with one storing in my drawer and another one to take it wherever i go - CD case. even with these 2 copies, it is still alot more cheaper than the hard disk.

on the other hand, hard disk are prone to data loss - intense vibration, viruses, strong magnetic source.....heck, even hd manufacturer which used to gv 5 years warranty, now they had reduced to 3 years (or less depend on manufacturer).

*how many ppl are using extra hard disk to do backup actually? - as u mentioned - average consumers

This post has been edited by edwin3210: Jul 16 2007, 12:21 PM