One issue with the hard drive solution to back-up. When I was buying a particular camera, someone advised me that the best way to keep it reliable was to use it every day. The argument was that precision (electro-)mechanical devices can seize up if not used for a time. And it seems to be true; I carefully wrapped up and stored two previously reliable cameras in good condition, but on opening a couple of years later neither were working.
Is there anything in the design of hard drives which might keep them functioning if not used for a while? Are the MTBF figures based on continuous usage? Best wishes, Paul Herrmann PT wrote << As for Hard Drives being fragile? People always like to quote this. But while it is true....... (snip) .....you have a third hard drive, which you store off-site...... If anyone can see a downside to this solution, then I'd love to hear it. >> =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
