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by Michael Muchmore
In this article for PC Magazine, Michael Muchmore offers a hands-on evaluation of five online backup services. He pays particular attention to ease of setup, security, backup process and restoration… procedure. His Editors' Choice award goes to the SOS Online Backup (beta), though we feel at times he tries to smooth over some of their negatives. Still, its user friendliness, efficiency and flexibility are impressive. He also thinks the paid version of MozyHome is a great value.
by Stuart Andrews
Britain's PC Pro tests eight online backup services, examining security, ease of use, features and speed. There are ratings, but most get the same score, so they aren't much help. However, Carbonite is the… Labs Winner for ease of use and high security measures. IDrive gets a Value Award designation because it's relatively easy to use and offers unique features even with its free 2 GB account option.
by Steffen Slumstrup Nielsen, Morten S. Ostergaard
This Danish publication conducted a hands-on test of eight free online backup services. It evaluated storage space, security, user friendliness and functionality. Although there are ratings as well as pros… and cons listed, tester Steffen Nielsen doesn't give much information. Nielsen's top choice is KeepIt (though it no longer offers free accounts) and he praises its ease of use. He also rates ADrive highly, though some of the functions didn't work.
by Editors of BackupReview.info
BackupReview.info includes reviews from its own tests as well as links to other reviews, including some that are found nowhere else on the web (such as the one from Komputer for Alle, listed immediately… above). The site's own reviews include an overall rating for each service tested, and write-ups are well-detailed though somewhat uneven in quality. Mozy and Carbonite are both praised for their ease of use, though Carbonite is superior in this regard.
by Tim Hoeck
A self-described "computer freak," Tim Hoeck has written a useful blog post about his experiences testing five backup and three syncing services. He clearly lays out his criteria, which may not be yours,… however. He loves SugarSync, which can sync files between computers and users, but he admits they're on the pricey side. For a cheaper backup solution, he prefers ElephantDrive to Mozy or Carbonite for features like web access to files and support for multiple computers under one account.
by Editors of PC Advisor
by Editors of Which?
by Sean Kerner
by Anthony Caruana
In this short article from Australia's Sydney Morning Herald, Anthony Caruana apparently tests four online backup services. Although each gets a rating out of four, his summaries are mostly a description of… each service. He provides little feedback on his experiences. The author's top pick, AOL's Xdrive, ceased operations in January 2009. He admits MozyHome is easy to use, but he complains that Apple's MobileMe is slow and expensive.
by Farhad Manjoo
by Rob Pegoraro
Washington Post personal technology columnist Rob Pegoraro claims to have tested 10 backup programs, but he doesn't mention which ones they were. It's clear, however, that he tested both Carbonite and Mozy… and recommends Mozy. The parent company is reputable, and it offers data recovery from a DVD. He likes the way Mozy creates backup sets based on popular programs, although some are missing, such as iTunes and Microsoft Window's Mail.
by Jayson Harshbarger
Jayson Harshbarger is an engineer and scientist with an interest in technology. He gives a useful, though somewhat outdated, comparison of SugarSync and Mozy. Although he really likes SugarSync, he states… he'll continue using Mozy because at the time, SugarSync didn't save multiple versions of a file. This has since changed, and users of the service can access the last five versions. He also voices some security concerns when accessing files remotely.
by Serdar Yegulalp
Though somewhat old, this roundup compares five online backup services, including Carbonite and Mozy. Serdar Yegulalp evaluates each service based on actual use, not just features. The approach is balanced… and objective. Yegulalp covers considerations for novices as well as IT experts. Mozy is his top choice for its straightforward interface and plan options. Yegulalp also pegs a market niche for each service.
by Joel Hruska
Joel Hruska tests and compares Carbonite, Mozy, Xdrive (defunct as of January 2009) and Iron Mountain's Connected Backup for PC service. He also attempted to test Iomega's iStorage service but couldn't get… it to work, even with tech support help. Each service is realistically tested and objectively evaluated, which includes a rating. The conclusion identifies Mozy as the best all-around service and Iron Mountain as the best for business use. We would rate this review much higher if it were more recent.
by Editors of Consumer Reports
Editors at Consumer Reports devote only four paragraphs to online backup services, mentioning them as a good secondary backup option. Because of long upload and download times, however, they recommend… online backup mainly for small amounts of data. Editors say they liked one service best, but it's not disclosed how many other services were considered or the extent to which they were tested. This report is free for non-subscribers.
by Dennis O'Reilly
by Editors of WebUser
U.K. magazine WebUser has reviewed a few online storage services, but the reviews are short and more descriptive than evaluative. Testing isn't mentioned in some reviews, and the process isn't described.… Each service earns an overall rating and ratings in four subcategories. MozyHome gets a Gold award while Carbonite receives a Silver award, though the reviewer feels MozyHome integrates better into the Windows system.
by Editors of GadgetAdvisor.com
by Tessa Warner Breneman
This article for PC Today covers six popular online backup services. Unfortunately, no comparisons are made and there are no ratings. Tessa Warner Breneman, however, does mention some pros and cons of each… service. Although Carbonite is praised for its ease of use, the author admits that MozyHome is the most straightforward. IDrive offers advanced features that will prove useful for small businesses.
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