> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Kyle: >> 2) 'Disk Warrior' -- is this an add-on utility? How much should I >> expect to pay for it? > > DW is a stand- alone, bootable CD. MSRP of DW is USD99. I don't see it > discounted regularly, but I could be wrong. > The Apple Store sells it for $70. Highly recommended.
>> Further, is it worth purchasing this software if you are just joe-blow >> home user... I mean... does it actually save you money in the long run >> if you are only maintaining 1 computer? > I'm not a Mac professional, but my vote would be that if you only have > money to spend for one utility, buy DW. I'll echo this. I used to recommend Norton Systemworks since it included more "stuff" for your dollar, including the insanely valuable Retrospect Backup. Given the problems people (including myself) have had with Norton when it's installed on their hard drive, however (I've never had any problems with it at all running it off the CD, though), I can't recommend their product anymore. I urge you to invest in ONE utility (which I think should be DW) and ONE backup utility (Either Apple's .Mac-based "Backup" or Retrospect Express, though there are plenty of other good choices out there). Along with Applecare, this is not a small sum of $$ but it will most assuredly add at least a year if not many years to your computer's lifespan. It is a very wise investment. _Chas_ Come to ... The CHASbah! http://thechasbah.blogspot.com Chas' CULTural Calendar (for Orlando): http://ical.mac.com/chasm/Chas'CULTuralCalendar -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
