Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/05/15

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Subject: [Leica] sorta OT: buying external scsi harddrive online
From: paul at paulhardycarter.com (Paul Hardy Carter)
Date: Sat May 15 11:46:32 2004
References: <mpeca0ht4giqc5k1tbpg8ph9h7hbauo300@4ax.com>

You really only need a RAID setup if you need instant access to all the images all the time, otherwise it's a VERY means of data storage.

Do you have a CD burner in your computer? If so, that's the way to go. Just by a bulk pack of CD-Rs, work out a decent cataloging system, and start burning. Even if you don't have a built-in burner you'll probably find buying a new computer with a burner is cheaper than getting involved with a RAID system.

P.

At 10:49 am -0500, 15/5/04, Eric wrote:
>It's almost on topic.  I take pictures with my Leica.  I scan the pictures.
>I need more storage space.  I'm thinking about getting an external SCSI
>drive.  Most likely set up with some level of RAID.  Haven't decided fully
>what I want yet.
>
>I live in a small city.  Slightly over 100k population.  We have a few
>computer stores, but just the chains.  Most of my camera equipment comes
>from B&H.  Been using them for years.  Cheap.  Reliable.  What's the online
>equivalent of B&H for computer equipment?
>
>Thanks!

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