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Online Backup Services: Ratings of Sources
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Online Backup Service Buyers Guide 2010
by Charles P. Jefferies
by Charles P. Jefferies
Our AssessmentNotebookReview.com has one of the best (and most recent) comparison reviews of online backup services. Charles Jefferies compares five online backup providers, including Mozy, Carbonite, CrashPlan, IDrive and SOS Online Backup. Testing criteria are well documented. Jeffries tests for ease of use, features, data security and value, and each service is rated on each of these factors. In the end, SOS Online Backup earns the highest ratings.
Best Sites for Free Online Storage
by Scott Colvey
by Scott Colvey
Our AssessmentBritain's Web User magazine has excellent comparative reviews, including this recent article on six free online storage services. Each service is rated on a five-point scale, which makes it easy to see how the services stack up against each other. The analysis is balanced, and Scott Colvey says how each service could be improved. Dropbox receives a Gold Award.
6 Reliable Online Backup Services for Your Mac
by Ian Betteridge
by Ian Betteridge
Our AssessmentIn an article that's online at sister site TechRadar.com, MacFormat magazine puts six online backup services to the test, including SugarSync, Mozy, Carbonite and CrashPlan. The services are tested on a Mac computer, and they're evaluated for ease of use, ease of recovery, value, other features and online access. CrashPlan is declared the winner of the group test, and it earns a 4-star rating (out of 5). Mozy is declared the most "Mac-friendly." Dropbox, SugarSync, Carbonite and Backblaze get high marks in some areas and lower ratings in others.
Latest Online Backup Reviews
by Editors of PC Pro
by Editors of PC Pro
Our AssessmentPC Pro, based in Great Britain, is a prolific reviewer of online backup services. Not only are the reviews detailed and thorough, but editors also re-evaluate most online backup services once a year and adjust their ratings accordingly. PC Pro uses a six-star rating system, and several backup services earn 5 stars or higher. Some services receive a PC Pro Recommended award, including Carbonite and Mozy.
Online Storage Smackdown
by Dana Wollman
by Dana Wollman
Our AssessmentLaptop Magazine reviews four popular online backup services, including Mozy, Carbonite, Dropbox and SOS Online Backup. Laptop Magazine's test-based reviews are solid and detailed, and there is some comparison made among services. Both Dropbox and Mozy earn an Editors' Choice award. SOS Online Backup earns a positive 4-star rating, and Dana Wollman recommends it for those who need more features than Mozy provides. Carbonite receives the lowest rating of 3.5 stars out of 5.
Backup
by Editors of PCMag.com
by Editors of PCMag.com
Our AssessmentThe editors of PCMag.com test and rate a number of online backup services, and most get average ratings. Mozy, for example, receives a 3-star rating out of 5. SOS Online Backup stands out from the crowd, however, to earn Editors' Choice recognition. Reviews are detailed and thorough, and a good number of comparisons are made to other backup services.
Backup
by Editors of Expert Reviews
by Editors of Expert Reviews
Our AssessmentThe editors of Expert Reviews evaluate six online backup services. Reviews are reasonably detailed and balanced, and each service is rated on a five-point scale. LiveDrive receives a 5-star rating and a Best Buy award, and SOS Online Backup and Carbonite both earn 4 stars. Expert Reviews hasn't tested Mozy since 2008.
Review: 4 Online Backup Services Protect Your Data
by Brian Nadel
by Brian Nadel
Our AssessmentBrian Nadel reviews and compares four online backup services, including Mozy, Carbonite, IDrive and SOS Online Backup. Testing criteria is very detailed, and each service receives a lengthy analysis. Nadel doesn't rate any of the online backup services. He basically concludes that each one has its own strengths and weaknesses, which doesn't help much in determining which one you should download or purchase.
Online Backup Services
by Glenn Fleishman
by Glenn Fleishman
Our AssessmentMacworld has an excellent comparative review of seven online backup services, including all the major players such as Carbonite, Mozy, IDrive and CrashPlan. Glenn Fleishman discusses price, ease of use, speed and the recovery process. The online backup services aren't rated, but Fleishman says CrashPlan is the best bet for most users. This review is getting rather old however.
Disk Tools and Backup
by Editors of Macworld (U.K.)
by Editors of Macworld (U.K.)
Our AssessmentThe U.K. edition of Macworld has a good number of technology reviews, but only a few online backup services have been reviewed since 2009. As would be expected, Macworld only reviews online backup services that work with Macintosh computers. Among services reviewed, CrashPlan and Dropbox earn Editors' Choice awards. SugarSync is also reviewed, but it only earns an average 3-star rating out of 5.
Disk Tools
by Editors of PC Advisor
by Editors of PC Advisor
Our AssessmentPC Advisor conducts detailed tests and writes balanced reviews, but most backup services get similar average ratings. Editors have published few online backup reviews in the past year. The exceptions are Norton Online Backup, which earns a 4-star rating out of 5, and CrashPlan, which earns a PC Advisor Recommended award. CrashPlan also takes home the prize as the best PC Utility of 2011
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by Steve Duncombe
by Steve Duncombe
Our AssessmentChoice magazine, the Australian equivalent of ConsumerReports.org, tests 10 online backup services in this detailed review. Editors assign each service an overall score, as well as ratings for ease of use and performance. Upload and download times are also listed. Two online backup services score above-average ratings.
5 Online Backup Services Reviewed
by Tim Fisher
by Tim Fisher
Our AssessmentTim Fisher, About.com's guide to PC support, discusses five online backup services in this brief review. Included are CrashPlan+, Backblaze, Mozy, IDrive and Carbonite. Of the five, Fisher calls CrashPlan+ his favorite, but also finds things to like with Backblaze (straightforward pricing and software) and Mozy (easy to use and reliable). He notes that Mozy has discontinued its popular unlimited backup plan in favor of its current pricing structure. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Backup Software
by Editors of PC Authority
by Editors of PC Authority
Our AssessmentPC Authority posted a good number of backup reviews in early 2009, but editors haven't updated many of these reviews to account for changes and new competitors. Carbonite is one exception, and it takes home a Recommended award.
Which Online Backup Service Should You Use?
by Amit Agarwal
by Amit Agarwal
Our AssessmentAmit Agarwal, the editor of the Digital Inspiration technology blog, tests six online backup services in this review. The services aren't rated, but the pros and cons of each one are debated. Several online backup services are recommended, including Backblaze, SugarSync and CrashPlan.
Review: 7 Cloud Storage Services
by William Van Winkle
by William Van Winkle
Our AssessmentWilliam Van Winkle reviews eight online storage services, but not all perform automated backup. There's a good amount of detailed analysis for each service, but the backup services are not rated and no one service is named the best overall.
8 of the Best Online Backup Services for Linux
by Jun Auza
by Jun Auza
Our AssessmentJun Auza, a computer science professional, writes a technology blog called TechSource. On his website, Auza discusses the best online backup services for Linux operating systems. Because most reviews focus on Mac or Windows compatibility, this is a helpful resource for Linux users. Dropbox is declared his "favorite online backup service for its simplicity and ease of use."
2011 Online Data Backup Review Comparisons
by Editors of TopTenReviews.com
by Editors of TopTenReviews.com
Our AssessmentTopTenReviews.com has a detailed chart comparing the top 10 online backup services, and each service receives its own review. However, it's hard to tell from the analysis whether these services were personally evaluated or whether the ratings are based on features. SugarSync is the top-rated online backup service, and Dropbox, iBackUp and IDrive also get high ratings.
Product Review: Syncplicity
by Debra Shinder
by Debra Shinder
Our AssessmentWindowsNetworking.com doesn't review many online storage services, but editors have an excellent review of Syncplicity, which earns a Gold Award. Debra Shinder discusses everything from installation to the client interface, and there are numerous screen shots to illustrate the article. Overall, she says Syncplicity is simple to use and a good value, especially for business users.
Utilities
by Editors of PC World (Australia)
by Editors of PC World (Australia)
Our AssessmentPC World has solid, in-depth reviews based on relevant testing. However, only one backup service has been reviewed recently, and it doesn't rate particularly well. Because new reviews are posted all the time, it's still a source worth checking.
Backup Systems
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
Our AssessmentConsumerReports.org doesn't conduct detailed testing on online backup systems, but editors do review several popular services. Unlike many reports, the services are not rated. Two online backup services are listed as "one of the best choices." The review is not dated and does not account for recent changes in the two recommended online backup services.
Our Reviews
by Editors of BackupReview.info
by Editors of BackupReview.info
Our AssessmentBackupReview.info includes reviews from its own tests as well as links to other reviews. The site's own reviews include an overall rating for each service tested and reviews are detailed, though somewhat uneven in quality..
Utilities Reviews
by Editors of PC World
by Editors of PC World
Our AssessmentPC World conducts pretty thorough testing, but while some local backup utilities are covered, the site hasn't posted many recent reviews of online backup services. Editors did conduct a group test in August 2008, but it hasn't been updated to account for changes and updates in the services reviewed.
Software
by Editors of Pocket-lint.com
by Editors of Pocket-lint.com
Our AssessmentPocket-lint.com doesn't review many backup services, but it does have a thorough review of Dropbox. The service is rated a 9 on a 10-point scale, and Stuart Miles walks through features and usability. "Storage and sharing files might be boring, but this makes it incredibly easy," he writes.
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