Samuel Penn wrote:
> On Tuesday 28 August 2007 12:29:08 David Webb wrote:
>> I am considering using a 4 Gb usb data stick for regular (daily?) backups
>> of critical data (instead of burning DVDs at longer intervals). I
>> understand there may be a power issue when so much memory is involved.
>
> You do realise that you can get 8GB flash sticks these days?
> Might be useful depending on how much data you have.
>
> One possibility I'm currently looking into is using Bluetooth to
> backup to my phone when it comes into range. It's got a 2GB
> MicroSD card, and automatically goes offsite if I leave the house.
>
>
I've got an 8GB 'EasyDisk' (i.e. cheap -- it was about £35) USB stick,
and have had no problems with power. It even works on my car stereo,
where it supplies about 1200 songs for my listening pleasure.
cheers
Chris
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Chris Dennis cgdennis@???
Fordingbridge, Hampshire, UK
