Which do you PREFER? Backing up with CDs or Removable HDs?

Compact Disc - CD Removable Storage
@pelo26 (1552)
Philippines
June 24, 2007 4:09am CST
Before I used to back-up important files such as pictures and MP3 music in loads of CDs until I got myself a removable/ portable hard drive. Now I keep this external HD to backup important files in case of a crash. How about you? How do you manage your data storage?
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cynddvs
@cynddvs (2948)
• United States
24 Jun 07
I use 2 forms of backup. We have an external hard drive for back up and we also use a website called mozy.com for backup. You never know when hard drives can fail so it's nice to have a website backing your stuff up as well.
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pelo26
@pelo26 (1552)
• Philippines
26 Jun 07
Hey that's cool. Is it free?
cynddvs
@cynddvs (2948)
• United States
26 Jun 07
There is a free version of it and the free version gives you enough space to back up emails, pictures and different documents. There is a version to pay and it gives you more space.
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cdparazo
@cdparazo (5765)
• Philippines
25 Jun 07
I don't back up much really since I have nothing much to store. I do have CD's and save some pictures and videos on them.
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pelo26
@pelo26 (1552)
• Philippines
27 Jul 07
You should regularly backup your pictures and videos because these are precious. Cheers!
emiliano75
@emiliano75 (680)
• Italy
24 Jun 07
i prefer removable HD, CD have lot of opportunity to have damages
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pelo26
@pelo26 (1552)
• Philippines
26 Jun 07
Yes. Hard Drives are more dependable and can carry large amounts of data.
pyewacket
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
25 Jun 07
I only just started the idea of backing up my home folder and pictures and documents,...but instead of using CDs I use DVDs--you need less with them..though eventually might consider getting a separate HD--kind of expensive though..no??
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a_ce_e
@a_ce_e (1422)
• Philippines
24 Jun 07
As for me, i use cd for having back-up, although i know HD is better. CD backup is cheaper that's why prefer for it.
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