Clickfree Automatic Backup Hard Drive Transformer USB 2.0 Cable CAB101
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Manufacturer: ClickfreeModel: CAB101-1003-100
Product features:
- Adds Clickfree Automatic Backup to any USB hard drive
- Backup Multiple Computers, PC or Mac
- Transfer data easily to new computers
- Works with Windows 7
- 2 Year warranty
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Customer Review: Easiest computer backup in the world
Summary: 5 Stars
This fifty-dollar device will make your worries go away -- at least if you're losing sleep about losing your most important computer files.
Apparently, Clickfree has been selling backup drives with this built-in software for some time, but I believe these "transformers" are a fairly new product. One of the things I liked best is that they work with your EXISTING backup drive(s). Plus you can use a single "transformer" with several different computers and backup drives. I use it on my home computers and on my business computers -- all with different backup drives.
I've used this device for about 3 months now and it is not only very easy to set up, it works exactly as promised. (IMPORTANT NOTE: I do not believe these currently work on Macs.) It will automatically back up your documents, your music, your photos and a whole lot more.
If you want to configure the backup process and backup locations, the set-up takes less than 5 minutes (or you can just go with the automatic feature and the drive will search for and back up something like 400 different file formats and extensions without your input). The only thing I noted was that my AOL e-mail files were not named with an extension and therefore were not backed up until I listed the AOL "Organize" folder as an additional specific backup target.
If this sounds complicated, don't worry, it isn't. The very first time I ran a backup I just let the device work on "auto-pilot" and it backed up nearly everything I wanted. Later, when I had more time, I went into the setup (very easy) and told it to include the entire contents of several folders (including the AOL file I mentioned earlier).
One of the great things about this device is that it "remembers" your settings for each computer so any additional backup targets you've added are remembered without further input from you. Just plug it in, and it works--literally! And you can add new target folders at any time with just a few clicks.
Furthermore, subsequent backups only take a few minutes because the device only backs up files which have CHANGED since your last backup. This is a tremendous timesaver. With this arrangement, you will not hesitate to backup your computer daily or weekly.
There are very few products I have ever bought which I can wholeheartedly recommend to (virtually) everyone. THIS is one of those products. If you own a PC (not a Mac), do yourself a big favor and spend $50 and get yourself one of these devices -- you WILL sleep better knowing your files are safely backed up! The humorous slogan on the Clickfree packaging reads: "easier than making toast." I don't think they were exaggerating.
Remember, you must already own a backup drive if you are buying this specific "transformer" product. Or you can buy the all-in-one Clickfree backup drives which already have this software built-in, but then when/if the drive dies or the size of your files outgrows the size of the drive, you will have to buy a new drive or buy one of these "transformers". That's why getting this "transformer" now is probably the better way to go for longevity and flexibility.
Description of Clickfree Automatic Backup Hard Drive Transformer USB 2.0 Cable CAB101
The Clickfree HD Transformer Cable adds Clickfree Automatic Backup to any external USB hard drive. Connect the Transformer Cable to your computer?s USB port, then connect any USB hard drive to the Transformer, then backup will start automatically. Made especially for those who want a simple backup solution, but already have a USB hard drive with free space. The Transformer will never over-write data already saved to the hard drive, and you can continue to use your USB hard drive as usual, but now it will also backup your computer whenever you connect it with the Transformer Cable. The Ultimate Backup Experience: With all Clickfree products, just connect to your computer's USB port, and Clickfree will automatically find, organize, and backup photos, videos, music, and hundreds of other file types. Clickfree eliminates the need to copy and paste files manually. Working right out of the box with no software to install or setup, it's truly automatic. Smart Backup - Clickfree will find and backup only files that are new or have changed since your last back up, making backup quick and efficient. You can backup multiple computers, Mac or PC. Smart View - Files are organized automatically, easy to browse and share. Clickfree organizes files on the backup automatically by computer name and category (Photos, Music, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Email, etc.). Smart Restore - Restore easily to a new computer even when upgrading to a new Windows version, or when transferring files from a PC to a Mac. Restore is also a great way to copy files or photos to another computer. You can restore everything back to original locations with one click, or if you want more control, you can choose the files, folders, or categories you want to restore. Requires a USB hard drive. Compatibility:- Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.5 or later, with Intel Processors, 2 year warranty.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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