Carbonite Online Backup

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Test and Review of Carbonite Online Backup

This is my personal experience using Carbonite!

One of my good friends tipped me off to this service last month while the Carbonite company was finishing up some beta testing of the software. Having had a hard drive failure just a month before that, I checked out the software as soon as I heard about it!

With the option to do a free trial and not have to put in my credit card, I couldn't pass it up. Plus, I had been seriously considering a remote backup service like xDrive after losing data on more than one occasion. (I was sticking with backup DVDs to save some money.)

So when I thought about it, I was probably spending $5 a month with my current backup system, not counting all the time wasted! Carbonite was a no-brainer.

Downloading and Setup

After a quick download and about 3 minutes of setup time, Carbonite was working as promised. All I had to do was pick out which drives or folders on my computer I wanted it to backup, nothing more.

There is always a small Carbonite icon in the system tray, which will open up this control panel. Notice it's in the process of backing up a picture of mine. It's all automatic!

How It Works

The automatic backup works great. I've had no problems with it slowing down my connection speed, since it only transfers stuff when the computer is idle.

I have about 14 gigs of backups right now and haven't had a problem. It just took a few days/nights for the initial backup. (Leave your pc online overnight, that helps.) Now it's just a quick backup whenever I change a file or create a new file. Even better than the speed is that it takes ZERO effort on my part!

The value is truly incredible. Unlimited backups for one low price!

It's real easy to see which files are backed up.

There are dots on the files / folders. That tells you if Carbonite has backed up the files. There will be different colors depending on the file type and if it is backed up or is pending backup.

t's easy to change your backup preferences whenever you want, too. Picking out what to backup is simple. Just right-click on a file or folder, and you are presented with a menu like the one shown below.

Just go to the Carbonite option and choose whether or not to backup that file.

Restoring Backups

Restoring stuff is a piece of cake. You can easily access everything from the "My Computer" window where Carbonite adds another drive, which is the remote storage with all your documents.

Clicking on that drive will open up a folder containing all your backed up documents. You can simply copy the files from there onto your computer.

Everything is pretty straight forward. I would have to agree that Carbonite is "backup for everyone" as their website says.

Everything is secure, too. Your data is encrypted before it leaves your computer. Only you have access to it. (Not even someone at Carbonite can get into it.)

Final Decision

This service gets my highest recommendation. When you consider price, ease of use, and functionality, nothing beats it. To be honest, there is nothing I dislike about it. That doesn't mean it's perfect, but you never know, it could be the perfect solution!

Go ahead and try it out. There's no obligation since you don't even have to enter your credit card information. You just enter your name and email and they let you download a trial version.

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New Maruti Swift DZiRE

Quick Take

Fuel Economy 12/17 kmpl(city/highway)(Petrol) (estimated)
14/19 kmpl(city/highway)(Diesel) (estimated)

Available Engines 1.3L Inline-4, 87 bhp, petrol
1.3L Turbocharged Inline-4, 75 bhp, diesel
Available Transmissions 5-Speed Manual Transmission (MT)

Highlights

Striking Chrome Grille.
Climate Control.
Generous Trunk.

Pros

Handling.
Interior materials.
Price.

Cons

Rear legroom.

Overview

Maruti Suzuki has been reborn as a make with a portfolio of global models. Way back in 1994 when Maruti had introduced its first entry level sedan 'Esteem', it set a benchmark that continued to rule till late 2000. With the aging of Esteem, Maruti scrapped the model from 2008 and has now introduced the new Swift DZiRE sedan. Swift DZiRE is the sedan version of the famous Swift hatchback and resembles its sibling in most aspects.

While designing the new sedan, Maruti has made an effort to retain the original overall design theme of the Swift hatchback. But the rear of the car is a complete deviation from the Swift and resembles the recently launched Maruti SX4 Sedan.

The Swift DZiRE comes in six variants - LXi, VXi, and ZXi (Petrol) and LDi, VDi, and ZDi (Diesel). The trims are packed with upscale accessories, quality interior materials and safety features that are a first for the segment. The new car certainly looks to be a good replacement for the Esteem. By incorporating the design of the Swift hatchback, Maruti has saved heavily on design cost and has managed the project on a low budget.

Powertrain & Performance

The DZiRE provides a choice of the same two engines available on the hatchback version of Swift. The petrol engine is a 1298cc 16-valve In-line 4 that delivers 87 bhp@6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 113 Nm@4500 rpm. The diesel variants get a 1248cc turbocharged DDiS engine that generates 75 bhp@4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 190 Nm@2000 rpm.

The Swift DZiRE variants have lower kerb weight in their class with petrol variants ranging from 1010-1035 kg and Diesel variants ranging from 1090-1115 kg. The lower kerb weight advantage translates to good performance of the car. The gearbox is slick and the clutch is smooth. This makes driving the car a pleasure.

Overall, the DZiRE gives the driver good feel and performance that is similar to the Swift hatchback.

Build & Styling

The Swift DZiRE retains the cheeky appeal of its hatchback sibling with a more premium look. Though the front fascia looks almost the same as the hatchback, it has got a flashy chrome grille and slightly sharper design headlamps.

From the side, the sedan has a complete redesign compared to the hatch, especially from the second pillar. It has bigger doors and larger window glass areas that make occupants feel roomier.

The DZiRE's back is entirely different from the hatchback. The trunk lid is raised and has a lip that merges with the shoulder line of the car. A thick chrome garnish on top of the rear number plate attempts to offset the heaviness of the oversized trunk lid. The rear also flaunts new clear-lens combination lamps.

The car's interior has a luxurious look and feel with the use of good materials. The steering wheel is the same unit that is offered with the Swift and SX4. The instrument cluster has round dials with chrome surround and features a white backlight.

Compared to the hatchback, the most notable changes in the sedan are in the top-end variants that now come with standard steering mounted controls for the music system and the new music system has been well integrated into the dashboard to add a lot of charm. The DZiRE also has a comfortable seating position for the rear occupants compared to the Swift hatchback. The rear seat backrests are angled at 27 degrees.

The VXi, ZXi, VDi, and ZDi come with quality fittings like integrated audio system, tachometer, and convenience features such as audible headlights-on reminder, centre and front cabin lights, vanity mirror, rear seat center armrest, and front electric power windows. The top-end ZXi and ZDi variants are equipped with more upscale features like front airbags, ABS with EBD brake assist, rear window defogger, adjustable tilt steering, and automatic climate control.

SanDisk Cruzer Titanium (512MB, silver)

The good: Syncs with Outlook; comes preloaded with password protection and backup utilities; extremely durable.

The bad: None.

The bottom line: SanDisk's Cruzer Titanium delivers a trinity of useful utilities and superior durability at a competitive price per megabyte.

Specifications

Manufacturer:SanDisk Corp.

General

Product Type - USB flash drive
Storage Capacity - 512 MB
Width - 0.8 in
Depth - 2.9 in
Height - 0.3 in
Compatibility - Non-specific

Memory

Interface Type - Hi-Speed USB

Expansion / Connectivity

Compatible Slots - None
Interfaces - 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories - Lanyard, Pocket clip

Software / System Requirements

OS Required - Apple MacOS 9.1 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.1.2 or later, Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP

Expansion / Port(s) Required

Required slot - None

Price Around $10 - $40

Lexar JumpDrive Mercury (2GB)

The good: The JumpDrive Mercury has a handy capacity meter that requires no power supply or host-based software. In addition, the drive comes preloaded with Lexar's Secure II software, which works on both Macs and PCs.

The bad: The JumpDrive Mercury is slow to write data.

The bottom line: The JumpDrive Mercury provides a handy feature we have yet to see on a thumbdrive: an external capacity meter that lets you know at a glance how much space is left on your drive.

Specifications

Manufacturer:Lexar Media Inc.


General

Product Type - USB flash drive
Storage Capacity - 2 GB
Compatibility - Non-specific

Memory

Form Factor - USB Drive
Interface Type - Hi-Speed USB

Expansion / Connectivity

Compatible Slots - None
Interfaces - 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support - 2 years warranty

Expansion / Port(s) Required

Required slot - None

Warranty

Service & support type - 2 years warranty

Price Around $ 35 - $55