PC & Mac back-up solution?

Discussion in 'General Mac Discussion' started by benjiP, Mar 15, 2003.

Most Liked Posts
  1. benjiP, Mar 15, 2003

    benjiP macrumors newbie

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2003
    #1
    Hi, I'm a Switcher in the making - can't wait for a 15" AluBook ...

    For the moment, though, I'm battling on with my crash-prone Dell Inspiron 8200. Because this machine is so unstable I need to get hold of an external back-up solution (I have reformatted and clean installed countless times now).

    However, with a move to a Mac pending, it would be silly to spend on a solution I wouldn't be able to use with a Mac.

    So, my question to you all is:

    Can you suggest a cost-effective, relatively hassle-free, external back-up solution which will work with both PCs and Macs?

    All responses greatly appreciated,

    benjiP.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  2. nuckinfutz, Mar 15, 2003

    nuckinfutz macrumors 603

    nuckinfutz

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2002
    Location:
    Middle Earth
    #2
    Dantz.com

    Retrospect is a decent product. Check'em out.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  3. daniel77, Mar 15, 2003

    daniel77 macrumors 6502

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2002
    Location:
    seattle, wa
    #3
    if the dell has firewire, or you could always just get a PCI firewire card, you could use a firewire enclosure on a regular hdd.

    hope that helps
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  4. benjiP, Mar 15, 2003

    benjiP thread starter macrumors newbie

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2003
    #4
    Thanks & Recommendations

    nuckinfutz and Daniel, thanks for your responses.

    Yes, the Dell has firewire - so what do I need from here? 80Gb should cover my needs in terms of capcaity - what hardware gets a recommendation?
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)

Share This Page