Hewlett-Packard Tape library drive module 40 GB 80 GB

Advantages: THREE functions all for one technology / good value for money for all THREE functions
Disadvantages: The COPY function gives average results. Ink cartridges are rapidly used up in premium photos

...without any problems. Thus, beginners may encounter undesirable problems with the installation software if they delve into options (e.g. 'Add New Hardware') on the "HP All-in-One" dialog box that are designed for more experienced computer users. The 'Setup.exe' file is largely responsible for the HP installation program appearing automatically on screen, once the 'Windows XP, 2000 / Mac OS X' is inserted in the CD drive. This file is represented by a hp icon that can be readily found upon opening the "Run" dialog box and selecting the path allocated to the CD drive (depending on your hardware system). [Other HP software and accessory files] Besides the installation software, the "HP Photosmart", "HP Digital Imaging Monitor", sample image files and hypertext markup language (html) files (e.g. readme.html) are also part... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Reliable, efficient data storage. Good compatibility
Disadvantages: Noisy, capacity not the greatest, speed.

...As most of you may be aware, computer data is very important to most of us in out jobs today. However, what happens if that data is suddenly lost or destroyed? Well, I can tell you, we would be in a right mess! Therfore the best method to protect yourself is to back up your computer data regularly! This is ok on your home computer as a lot of people back up their important files to memory stick, DVD or CD. But what happens in the office where there are lots of shared files and data? enter the data tape drive. Yes your servers at work are probably backed up onto tapes. These are not too dissimilar to your Audio tapes of a few years back. They are magnetic tapes that store large amount sof computer data on them via a tape drive. Im going to tell you all about my reliable workhorses I have here at work. The HP DLT VS80 tape drives... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Slimline, many different options and room for expansion
Disadvantages: not too many, mainly the price issue

...------------------------------------------------------ I think the software you get with the PC depends on where you purchase it from. I got a trial of Norton which I don't use because I can't stand how it slows up the computer, win DVD creator, Sonic Record Now, a driver disk, and an operating system recovery CD with XP professional on. There is a license on the bottom of the computer for the CD. Storage ------------------------------------------------------ The model I chose has a 60GB hard drive, but I saw other models which had 40GB hard drives and one with an 80GB hard drive. 60GB is plenty enough, and I have partitioned my drives (split them up) into two drives, the C drive is 20GB in size. On the C drive, I installed the Operating System, along with all of the programs specific to the user. The other drive is the D drive, and this is made up of the remaining 40GB. I... Read review

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