The price of CD-RW�s have really dropped. Just watch the Sunday paper advertisements, I got my last 25 for free after a $10 rebate.
I started using RW�s about 2 years ago for monthly (when I remember) backup. The biggest pro over cd-r is you don�t keep adding to a growing mound of CD's. Let�s face it, we�re usually backing up the same files multiple times anyway. I still do an annual data archive at the end of the year on cd-r. Of course the obvious downside of using rw�s is the re-write speed. Always slower than a cd-r. We don�t have that much data to back up, I only use 8 cd-rw�s in each set. So I don�t find the extra burn time to be a big factor, I just let it run in the background. As with any data backup, I recommend you do a staggered backup with multiple CD's. For my monthly backup I only use 2 sets. Set 1 & Set 2. Jan is set 1, Feb is set 2, Mar is set 1 and so on. So you always have 2 months of data backed up at all times. All the best. Geno On 2/19/05 8:13 AM, "Al Poulin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've been using CD-Rs for backing up my data because the disks are > cheap. A couple years ago, some folks on this list favored CD-Rs. But > CD-RW disks can be used over and over. > > What are the tradeoffs? For short-term backups against disaster on the > hard drive, to retain the archive for a few months, is using CD-RW > disks over and over as dependable as using the one-time CD-Rs? If > there is more risk, does anyone here factor in the cost? > > Thanks, > > Al Poulin > Anger, hate, and revenge are for the devil, forgiveness is for God, > proactive self-defense is for the rest of us. > -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
