Virtual Storage - Page 2

Elfcall · 08-24-2007, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by aom3

So you can connect to the mozy account from any computer and retrieve files at no extra cost? Also if you referred me, both me and you get 250GB?

Also wasn't too happy with this:

Aom3

You get 250 KB - not gb.

I have looked into this - and if I wanted to store my mp3 collection of about 125gb (minimum) it would take about 160 days of my PC on 24 hours a day and not using it much to upload! Once you have uploaded 50gb the maximum is 0.5gb per day.

Elfcall

aom3 · 08-24-2007, 01:02 PM

efcall whats your upload speed?

aom3 · 08-24-2007, 03:30 PM

if anyone wants to give me their referral link, ill sign up with it, even it means i get more storage for the free account.

koenfucius · 08-24-2007, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elfcall

Aom3

You get 250 KB - not gb.

Elfcall

I think you mean MB, not KB

squash54 · 08-25-2007, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by koenfucius

I think you mean MB, not KB

I am the culprit, I incorrectly said 250 GB in my post (I wish!). It sure is MB.
It seems there might be a little bit of confusion about what Mozy offers compared to some of the other on-line storage services. As I understand it, Mozy is just a backup service, not one where you can selectively retrieve and deposit data as you would on an external hard drive. I believe there are on-line services that allow you to do this or to store your music library and then stream it back to a media player on a/your computer. Although I don't know how such a service would avoid the attention and claws of you know who

squash54 · 08-25-2007, 02:24 AM

I have had a look at MediaMax, the other service referred to in the first post. It is different to Mozy in that it is a true on-line storage and retreival service, and then some. You can, for example, also allow others (friends?) to access and downlaod all or some of your stored files, including MP3's. It will stream
MP3's (but not if they are DRM infected).
I had a quick look at some reviews and discovered that their minimum monthly charge (for 100GB) has come down from $15 in June 06 to $5 now. You get 25GB free with conditions. While the reviews were generally very positive, one review had a follow up forum with a number of users complaining bitterly about the quality of the service. These were all late 06 so things may have improved.
I think I will try the free offer with 5-10 GB of music and see how it performs and report back here in a couple of months.
I still don't know how they get around the copyright issue - based in the USA as well.

squash54 · 08-25-2007, 02:58 AM

Here is a link to a site with a good summary of all the services currently available as well as an analysis of available reviews and tests.
Online Backup Services, Internet Backup Service Reviews
If security of your data is important, Mozy is the better backup option as the data is encrypyed for both for uploads and downloads. Obviusly, for music storage and retrieval, this should not be an issue.

Nightfly · 08-25-2007, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squash54

Here is a link to a site with a good summary of all the services currently available as well as an analysis of available reviews and tests.
Online Backup Services, Internet Backup Service Reviews
If security of your data is important, Mozy is the better backup option as the data is encrypyed for both for uploads and downloads. Obviusly, for music storage and retrieval, this should not be an issue.

Thanks squash54...I'm checking out Media Max for 25GB free ...for mp3s
Will let all know how this works out...

Thanks for the link,

aom3 · 08-25-2007, 09:42 AM

I've now done hours of research. And now know the difference between synch backing up (mozy) and archiving data (mediamax). Ive read tons of reviews and all the small print.

And mozy does look like the best option, it has a very good customer history and quality service, although mediamax's has had a patchy time in the past couple of months.

Nightfly · 08-25-2007, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aom3

I've now done hours of research. And now know the difference between synch backing up (mozy) and archiving data (mediamax). Ive read tons of reviews and all the small print.

And mozy does look like the best option, it has a very good customer history and quality service, although mediamax's has had a patchy time in the past couple of months.

Thanks aom3..I was going to sign up today to Media Max.. what did you hear?

Thanks,