| Brand | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 10.13 x 14.26 x 1.82 cm; 260 Grams |
| Item model number | ST902504BDD101-RK |
| Manufacturer | SEAGATE |
| Hard Drive Size | 250 GB |
| Item Weight | 260 g |
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Seagate Replica 250GB USB 2.0 Complete PC Back up System
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| Digital storage capacity | 250 GB |
| Compatible devices | Desktop |
| Brand | Seagate |
| Connectivity technology | USB |
| Hard disk size | 250 GB |
| Cache size | 16 |
| Item weight | 260 Grams |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 10.1 x 14.3 x 1.8 centimetres |
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| ASIN | B002DTVWBW |
|---|---|
| Customer Reviews |
3.3 out of 5 stars |
| Date First Available | 23 Jun. 2009 |
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The Replica complete PC backup system effortlessly and continuously stores up-to-date copies of everything on your PC including the operating system, programs and settings. Backing up doesn’t get any easier, simply connect a single USB cable, click OK and you’re backed up — no tedious installation, nothing to configure. Backing up everything on your PC means never having to worry about computer crashes. If your PC has a software problem or hardware failure, you can simply restore your system to a previous point in time. If you accidentally delete a file, you can easily retrieve a previously saved version. The Multi-PC version includes a convenient vertically standing dock.
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Attaching the backup device via usb, it creates an automatical restore point and starts to back up all your files, depending on your settings, all within a small silver box.
If only all solutions were are simple and effective as this to deploy it would make life much easier.
First impressions are very positive. This is a sturdy, attractive aluminium drive. Setting it up could not be simpler. You attach the drive to your PC and the software autoruns, installs and quietly begins backing up your system. Unlike most drives, it backs up not only your data but your system files too, making it a full disaster recovery solution. Your backup files can be password protected.
If your hard drive fails, or other disaster strikes, simply boot your PC from the supplied CD and you can restore your whole system. Your folder structure is fully maintained so that if you need to restore a single file you can browse the backup and select individual files to restore.
Changed files are backed up constantly in the background while you work. No user input is required. If you disconnect the unit automatically "catches up" in the background once you reconnect it. It seems positively idiot-proof!
It is not the fastest external drive I have seen, but given its ease of use and low-impact operation that can be forgiven (you can always use your PC as normal). Initial backup of a 70% full 160gb laptop drive took close to 3 hours - but you can shut down your system any time and the backup will resume when you reboot.
What if you change your PC? Simply attach the drive to your new PC and the installation software gives you a choice; install the software fully to back up this new PC, or browse the files on the disc. Using the latter option, you can quickly and easily drag and drop your data files onto your new PC.
For novices, this is the best system I have yet seen. It's just "fit and forget" and everything is there in the case of system failure or for transferring your stuff to a new computer. An inexperienced user never need think of backups again - as long as the drive is connected, your data is backing up.
Experienced users may find the system more frustrating and limiting (but that's not really the target market). The system sets off on a full backup and although there's an option to select which drives you want to back up, on my laptop that was greyed-out. The files are not accessible from another PC via Explorer - you must install the software to browse the disc. It is difficult, if not impossible, to change what the software does and when. However, even experts are likely to be happy with a no-brainer way to back up a laptop.
I say "laptop" advisedly. This unit has a capacity of 250gb which is on the low side for current machines. If you have a desktop machine with a collection of photos, media, music etc 250gb is reasonably likely to be insufficient, given your system is backed up along with your data. There is a 500gb version available. This particular unit is, however, ideal for an ordinary user with a laptop. Also, as mentioned, the unit can only be used on a single machine for backup purposes, so it probably won't suit if your have more than one PC in the house. Again, Seagate do a version that can be used on multiple machines, so the unit can be rotated between them to keep backups up to date. However, I haven't seen or used that unit so I can't comment much on it.
The niggles and low capacity make me drop it one star. But if you're not especially tech-savvy and want to know all your photos and documents etc are safe without ever having to think about it, then consider it a 5-star recommendation!
Please note: software is not compatible with Macs or Linux.
As reported in some professional reviews, Replica is essentially like Apple's Time Machine in that the drive marries proprietary software for an automated backup solution.
Package contents are sparse - the attractive, small silver drive (which looks good sitting on my computer tower) and a USB cable (which might be a bit short for some), and then some quick start documentation.
The system is very easy to use. Just plug it in, wait for the drive to self-install (though I had to start the software setup program manually - I have Windows XP) and you're done. You get a little tray icon where you can access settings and see backup status.
While backing up, the drive flashes an attractive blue light. It's also silent.
So far, I'm still backing up my 60+80GB hard drives (this is my first day, but there would be nothing new to say tomorrow unless it broke!) but since I'm not going to be involved in choosing what to backup, it doesn't bother me about time. And speed won't be a big issue after the initial data load.
My system doesn't seem to be suffering from the drive and software, so far, which is valued.
The price however is quite expensive and as others have pointed out you don't get the dock for this single PC version (i.e. backup on one drive but can access on others, can password protect if you like) but that doesn't bother me.
Another product Replica resembles is certain online backup programs; the software part being sort of similar but the media being across the internet. Replica would be a better choice for those charged for additional bandwidth use and those who don't want to pay yearly subscriptions. But for newer computer owners, 250GB mightn't be enough.
Even so, I think Replica is a great product as I am admittedly lazy in backing up things selectively, and even then I omit things I really should backup. This just looks nice and is transparent.
If you were to suffer a drive failure you can boot from the supplied recovery CD to stop you from tearing your hair out.
No one should be be lax about data, but if you are then this simple solution is one to consider even if it can be outdone in price by instead investing in more time.
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Update: I just want to add that the drive's software is a little bit appalling. Not only is it a bit of a memory hog with or without Antivirus software alongside, but the drive continually seems to backup 10,000+ files daily. I don't understand why as there's clearly not that many changes happening on my computer. I have no idea what it's backing up, perhaps just temporary files. Seagate need to revise their software or I'm deducting two stars.





