I have my iTunes library stored on a hard drive connected to my Time Capsule, which works fine. I set up an old MacBook to copy any new files across so that if the hard drive died, I'd still have my iTunes library safe.
However, my MacBook has now run out of hard drive space, and so I need to find a new place to back it up. I've come up with the following three options:
1) New hard drive - cheap(ish) and would solve the problem, but would take longer to backup and don't know how much money I want to invest in an old computer.
2) RAID - more expensive, but quicker backups with the option of expanding again later on. However, can I start a RAID on an external HD with several partitions?
3) New Mac - probably the ideal solution would be to get a Mac Mini, but they seem very expensive for what you get.
So, two questions: is my iTunes setup sensible, and if so what should I buy?
Thanks in advance for your help!
However, my MacBook has now run out of hard drive space, and so I need to find a new place to back it up. I've come up with the following three options:
1) New hard drive - cheap(ish) and would solve the problem, but would take longer to backup and don't know how much money I want to invest in an old computer.
2) RAID - more expensive, but quicker backups with the option of expanding again later on. However, can I start a RAID on an external HD with several partitions?
3) New Mac - probably the ideal solution would be to get a Mac Mini, but they seem very expensive for what you get.
So, two questions: is my iTunes setup sensible, and if so what should I buy?
Thanks in advance for your help!