06-04-05 01:46 AM
Backup is rather meaningless unless done with external media.
The "push button" is not really useful, all it does is automatically run a
single script in the supplied backup software which I believe is a watered
down version of Dantz Retrospect. I have two Maxtor 5000LE drives, do not
even have the Maxtor software that supports use of the buttons installed.
In Dantz Retrospect, I prefer to use the Run menu and choose which script to
run.
Looking at newsgroups, the popular choices seem to be Acronis True Image and
Dantz Retrospect, each has advantages/disadvantages.
Any backup software can be used to transfer contents of one drive to another
on the same, or a different. system as long as compatible backup software is
used on each system.
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"Ken Knecht" <kenkknot@deruknot.com> wrote in message
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> Anyone have any experience with the Maxtor 'Push Button' backup system?
> It seems to be an external HD and backup software. Work well? Drive good
> for other stuff too if you buy a large one? Easy to use? Can it be used
> to transfer HD contents from an old to a new system? Worth the expense -
> maybe an added internal HD and someone elses software would be a less
> expensive choice that works as well - or better?
>
> TIA
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