I use a tape drive mag tape storage has the longest shelf life of all types of current data storage I store them all uncompressed and put them in a fire safe

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huh? mag tape? you're assuming a lot doesn't happen like oxidation, temperature changes, tape drive malfunction, restore software obsoletion....

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I have been using VXA data storage units for a long time I just jacked a small VXA320 for my home use...as for oxidazation etc I have never had a problem with it...and I have tape files we had to pull for data research that were from 1990

there are risks with any type of storage CDs can get scratched and the estimated archival time is so variable it becomes difficult to assume whether or not your pictures will still be there.

as for hard drives well the odds of one crashing are the same wether they are internal or external and I dont really want to take that risk

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I just pulled the trigger on a 650 GB Seagate external drive for $225. I'll then store some of my more important photos online for an off-site storage option.

The 650GB Seagate is USB 2.0 so it is plug and play.

Thx.

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Originally Posted by MrLabGuy The 650GB Seagate is USB 2.0 so it is plug and play.

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