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March 05, 2008 |
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CeBIT 2008: SanDisk Unveils Idiot-Proof Backup March 05, 2008Read more Gizmodo UK , Laptops , Portable Media , Storage , Technology
The new SanDisk FlashBack adapter is targeted at anyone who has ever lost that time-consuming project and is described as a ‘set it and forget it’ back-up solution.
The adapter plugs into an ExpressCard slot on a laptop and it houses whatever size SD Card you like to put in it. Then, as you work, it automatically and continuously backs up and encrypts your data onto the SD Card. According to SanDisk, it doesn’t matter if an application fails or the hard disk drive nosedives, you’ll still be able to get your data off the card. “This is a ‘set it and forget it’ solution for every laptop user with an ExpressCard slot who wants to be protected from unintended data loss,” said Matthijs Hutten, SanDisk’s senior product marketing manager for accessories. “We all know that we should frequently make backups of our critical files. But most of us don’t get around to it because it seems like too much of an effort, or we simply forget to do it. This practical solution does the job and does it automatically.” It takes SD and SDHC cards and comes with 'easy-to-set up' software for Windows-based laptops so that you can pre-select what you want backed up. Back up starts as soon as a change in the chosen file is detected. It will start shipping in Q2 with a price tag of just £15-£20.-Martin Lynch Post a new comment |
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Hm, I guess it is idiot proof in the sense that you prove you're an idiot by using it (present company excluded of course). It doesn't protect at all agains the most common problem (laptop lost) unless you're willing to fiddle with cards, adapters and such each time you go home (remember how succesfull were people doing backups on floppies. Yes, me too). Really this solution is no better than it was saving on a floppy 5-8 years ago. Yes, you can fit some docs there, maybe save yourself a lot of trouble if you managed to chose the right documents to save but still it won't save you the effort of reinstalling the system, it won't prevent against theft of the backup media together with the notebook you try to protect and you need to choose carefully what you want to save there. Heck, you can't even save your holiday pictures with this solution if you manage to fill more than on card!
I recommend to go for some kind of online backup, either to your desktop/smart router with USB (which can save all the files on your notebook) or for some free or paid solution (I won't give examples as I don't want to sound like advertising but google is a good friend).
ive got that laptop its the sony fz
Seems like a sensible idea to me. Online backup is useful but not always available (or appropriate) so having an additional method of backing up important documents is welcome.
Jas.
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