Time Capsule VS Drobo
I was wondering if anyone out there has BOTH a Drobo and Time Capsule and could give their impressions of the two. While it's obvious the price of the Drobo would be more, I am speaking strictly on the features and performance between the two.
Also, I note that Drobo has a new Wireless Networking control module for the Drobo and they state the unit works fine with Time Machine for backups. Just thought I would ask to see what others think and if they have both units to compare.
Also, I note that Drobo has a new Wireless Networking control module for the Drobo and they state the unit works fine with Time Machine for backups. Just thought I would ask to see what others think and if they have both units to compare.
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Also, I note that Drobo has a new Wireless Networking control module for the Drobo and they state the unit works fine with Time Machine for backups.
I presume you are talking about the DroboShare, in which case you need to have another look at the product. Whilst it is easy to assume (even I made the mistake initially) DroboShare shares 1 or 2 drobos over Gigabit Ethernet and has nothing to do with wireless networking (although presumably it could be connected to a wifi-ethernet bridge.)
I do have a similar question though but with a slight spin, here goes...
I was wondering if anyone out there has BOTH a Drobo and Time Capsule and could... tell me if they play nice together- can the drobo be connected to the Time Capsule via USB to enable the drive to be used wirelessly accross the network and if so, how effective is it?
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Have you been checking out AI for a long time or just found it. AI seems to be gathering newbies lately.
Apple is evidently attracting switchers. Are you long time users or switchers?
Sorry for the quiz. I'm curious.
Have you been checking out AI for a long time or just found it. AI seems to be gathering newbies lately.
Apple is evidently attracting switchers. Are you long time users or switchers?
Sorry for the quiz. I'm curious.
No probs and thanks for the welcome.
I've been on and off of AI for about a year now but have only just registered. I didn't really need to previously as the AI forums have always already had an answer to whatever question I was looking for.
As for my Apple history I would consider myself a switcher. I first used Apples at school (the Apple Mac SE i believe) but was a windows man until December 06. I decided to make the 'switch' based on the move to Intel chips and a few of my friends had MBs, which I enjoyed using.
I have to say i'm pretty sure i'm here to stay now though (despite the array of hardware issues i've had with the MB).
As for my Apple history I would consider myself a switcher. I first used Apples at school (the Apple Mac SE i believe) but was a windows man until December 06. I decided to make the 'switch' based on the move to Intel chips and a few of my friends had MBs, which I enjoyed using.
I have to say i'm pretty sure i'm here to stay now though (despite the array of hardware issues i've had with the MB).
All computers have some hardware issues. The fact of the matter is that Apple OS X provides a superior operating system compared to Windows.
The only exception would be if you want a gaming machine. Apple computers are just terrible for that.
I'm more of a fan of SuperDuper! myself primarily because it gives you a bootable copy of your entire harddrive.
Yeah, i quite like SuperDuper too - i just quite like the idea of being able to backup wirelessly without thinking about it.
All computers have some hardware issues. The fact of the matter is that Apple OS X provides a superior operating system compared to Windows.
I agree entirely - only i've had way more hardware issues with my MacBook than any other computer i've owned. Too many problems to list really but in the 15 months i've owned it, it has spent almost 3 in getting repairs/replacement parts (and I bought it from new).
The OS is definitely what sets Apple apart.
The only exception would be if you want a gaming machine. Apple computers are just terrible for that.
Really? I agree that the MB is useless for gaming - primarily due to their shared graphics memory. I had always thought that MBPs and MacPros were pretty good when it comes to gaming - especially when running windows through BootCamp!?
I'm more of a fan of SuperDuper! myself primarily because it gives you a bootable copy of your entire harddrive. If I find enough space on my external, I'll try Time Machine as a supplement, but not replacement to SD.
One of the features of SuperDuper is making a disk image - or so it says. I've never been able to have it do so. I get an error message when I try. I contacted SuperDuper and asked how to avoid getting the error message. The reply was, "Don't try to make a disk image." Have you been able to effect a disk image?
Has ANYONE been able to make a disk image with SuperDuper?
I agree entirely - only i've had way more hardware issues with my MacBook than any other computer i've owned. Too many problems to list really but in the 15 months i've owned it, it has spent almost 3 in getting repairs/replacement parts (and I bought it from new).
The OS is definitely what sets Apple apart.
Sounds like you bought a bad one. I have had my macbook for over a year now and only had issues with the dvd drive which was replaced. I would raise enough of a fuss to get a replacement if it acts up again if I were you.
Really? I agree that the MB is useless for gaming - primarily due to their shared graphics memory. I had always thought that MBPs and MacPros were pretty good when it comes to gaming - especially when running windows through BootCamp!?
REALLY. All macs are dreadful for gaming unless you are playing old games. Also, as far as Bootcamp (which by the way is the only way to get decent framerates on a macbook for WoW) , you are still limited by the hardware. You can get a windows pc ready for gaming that will cost much less too when comparing the hardware. And a much better gaming machine if you spent the same amount on a windows pc as you would on a comparable mac.
One of the features of SuperDuper is making a disk image - or so it says. I've never been able to have it do so. I get an error message when I try. I contacted SuperDuper and asked how to avoid getting the error message. The reply was, "Don't try to make a disk image." Have you been able to effect a disk image?
Has ANYONE been able to make a disk image with SuperDuper?
I have never tried to make a disk image. I just use it to make a smart update backup several times a week. It just adds what's need to make a copy of your harddrive. Takes less than 20 minutes after the first full backup.
Try emailing their support. They reply quickly.