Has anyone compared prices of off-site storage with DVD's and external drives? It requires a high-speed connection but might be the best solution for serious back-up. The files will always be accessable no matter what changes occur with storage/retrieval systems. AZ Build a Lookaround! The Lookaround Book, 4Th ed. Now an E-book. http://www.panoramacamera.us > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Re: Storing external HDs > From: kostaspapakotas <kostaspapakotas@xxxxxxxxxxx> > Date: Thu, January 19, 2006 5:51 am > To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students > <photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > --- In photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Greg Stempel <fyrframe@xxxx> wrote: > > > > I want to extend the storage life for my digital files and have been > > using a system of external hard drives. I burn a DVD as well. > > > > As I fill these hard drives, can I disconnect and store them in > > something like a pelican case or other means indefinitely? What about > a > > home library shelf? > > > for the price of a pelican case, you can buy a small fireproof (do not > expect wonders) safe. And be covered against a not so determined > burglar, who tempted might just pick up the Pelican case on his way > out...
