EDP/Tri-Optic LTO Ultrium Generation 3 Data Cartridge Label - bar code labels

Advantages: Fast
Disadvantages: Cost

...Ahhhhhh… yet another obscure IT related op. ;-) Rather than just give you a run-down on the tape itself I thought I'd give you a quick insight into the exciting world of data backup. This will be a quick 'n' dirty guide to backups. It's by no means a comprehensive overview. I've been doing this stuff for over six years and I'm still learning bits here and there! LTO tapes are the latest in a long line of removable data backup devices, thus meaning that they are A) Faster than their older rivals, and B) more expensive (Naturally). LTO Stands for Linear Tape-Open. And no; I've got no idea what it means either. Bit of an obscure one even for the IT industry there. I suspect it's got something to do with the way the tapes are read by the drive. Unlike a video cassette in which a length of tape is exposes via a long flap along... Read review

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Advantages: Handy to use, great quality labels, never runs out of ink
Disadvantages: Quite expensive, noisy, can't print colour

.... It was here that I found there were actually 3 different models: •Labelwriter 310 - The most affordable label printer. Prints sharp text & images on labels up to 40 mm. Perfect for dozens of applications such as envelopes, file folders, bar codes and much more. Includes software, or print directly from your favourite programs such as Word & Excel. Cost £76.59 from Dymo Website •Labelwriter 320 - The most versatile label printer for any office. Prints labels up to 59 mm wide for envelopes, packages, file folders, disks, videotapes, name badges and much more. Improved and 30% faster print speed. Use on USB. Windows or Mac. Cost £102.12 from Dymo website. •Labelwriter 330 Turbo - For optimum speed and productivity, the LabelWriter 330 Turbo handles all the same labels as the LabelWriter 320, with the same print quality... Read review

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Advantages: Lots of extra functions, nice carry case
Disadvantages: mains operated, expensive

...screen also gives you a clearer and bigger field of view than the Dymo equivalents. Handy when reviewing a label that has more than 8 characters on it! In fact the screen has 3 lines of text and up to 16 characters long. The machine itself reminds me of an old fashioned electric typewriter from the late 80s! However this is more than just a typewriter. The best bit of all is you are not limited to Letters and Numbers on this printer. Instead you can print bar codes if you so desire. Handy when performing an inventory with handheld scanners. The labels themselves also appear to be very durable and laminated in appearance. This means that they should last for years. They are also extremely sticky so try not to stick them in the wrong place as peeling them off afterlonger than an hour or so will prove impossible! You can even hook it up... Read review

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