blu ray discs for file storage

[hoogoosedmoose41]

I was wondering right now whats the point of using a recordable bd disc for file storage compared to say having a portable hard drive given the costs. I have a 250 gb storage/backup drive I use and was wondering why anyone would use a bd burner and or discs given the cost. I was in staples today and saw bd recordable discs for 25 bucks a piece. and a bd burner drive is what 3-400 dollars?

[prerich]

Originally Posted by hoogoosedmoose41

I was wondering right now whats the point of using a recordable bd disc for file storage compared to say having a portable hard drive given the costs. I have a 250 gb storage/backup drive I use and was wondering why anyone would use a bd burner and or discs given the cost. I was in staples today and saw bd recordable discs for 25 bucks a piece. and a bd burner drive is what 3-400 dollars?

Actually makes sense - they are not subject to mechanical failure like a Hard Drive is. 25/50 gig of storage space on a disc that's nigh indestructible...sounds nice to me. This is for data storage.

[hoogoosedmoose41]

that is true however how many places right now can you take your disc and stick it in to another computer be able to use your files? im betting my portable drive can plug and play into far more computers and run than a bd disc could just because most computers dont a bd drive especially in the business world.
i can see the advantages when it becomes mainstream and they are more common place and prices come down but for now due to financial constraits I cant justify the $$ for one.
for that matter anyhow id have to get a new computer to handle a bd drive anyhow so its just not a cost effective solution for me.

give me 5 seconds with a mexican speed wrench and we will see how iindestructible it is.

[prerich]

Originally Posted by hoogoosedmoose41

that is true however how many places right now can you take your disc and stick it in to another computer be able to use your files? im betting my portable drive can plug and play into far more computers and run than a bd disc could just because most computers dont a bd drive especially in the business world.
i can see the advantages when it becomes mainstream and they are more common place and prices come down but for now due to financial constraits I cant justify the $$ for one.
for that matter anyhow id have to get a new computer to handle a bd drive anyhow so its just not a cost effective solution for me.

This is true, I was thinking more on the lines of Ghost images you may need for your current machine, or techie fix-it programs, stuff of that nature. I already carry flash drives that I can boot a machine up to and fix malware outside of windows ect. You're right - until it becomes the defacto standard in PC, it's not cost efficient....yet

[prerich]

Originally Posted by hoogoosedmoose41

give me 5 seconds with a mexican speed wrench and we will see how iindestructible it is.

oh yeah!!!

[jibucha]

Hello

I concur; I am presently looking into using Blu-ray Discs for data storage.

My only difficulty, which is why I did not already do this, a long time ago, is that I presently rely on my Apple computers, and Apple apparently has decided to not support Blu-ray afterall. So, I am now considering a Sony VIAO, going back to the Windows OS, so that I can use Blu-ray for backup.

Additionally, I intend to use Blu-ray Discs for storage of photographs, music, and camcorder video; especially, when the new Canon HD Camcorder becomes available in a few months, which has refocused me on Blu-ray Storage Media, as well as needing a reliable back up solution for my extensive data files.

Strange that Apple has supported HD Video in iMovie for several years now, yet will not allow for the storage convenience of Blu-ray, which is simply perfect for movie storage.

Well; looking forward to a Blu-ray storage backup storage for it's reliability over hard drives.

Thank You

[hoogoosedmoose41]

Originally Posted by prerich

This is true, I was thinking more on the lines of Ghost images you may need for your current machine, or techie fix-it programs, stuff of that nature. I already carry flash drives that I can boot a machine up to and fix malware outside of windows ect. You're right - until it becomes the defacto standard in PC, it's not cost efficient....yet

I guess im about to find out about all that stuff im enrolled right now for A+, MCSE network engineer. ive just started ( only had 2 class periods of A + software) so were not too far into it. trying to soak up large amounts of info and two 4 hour lectures per week isnt the easist when your sick and not feeling well.

[dadkins]

Originally Posted by hoogoosedmoose41

I was wondering right now whats the point of using a recordable bd disc for file storage compared to say having a portable hard drive given the costs. I have a 250 gb storage/backup drive I use and was wondering why anyone would use a bd burner and or discs given the cost. I was in staples today and saw bd recordable discs for 25 bucks a piece. and a bd burner drive is what 3-400 dollars?

I can get you BD-25s for $4.00 each:
15 spindle for $59.99
http://shop3.frys.com/ShopCartServle...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Singles for $9.99 - with case:
http://shop3.frys.com/product/567862...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Burners are $229 for a 6x drive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136137

Cost effective... getting there.

[brettallica]

This format will soon be the norm; there is no question about that due to the incredibly huge difference in storage capability between them and DVD. Plus with the theoretical max storage of BD at 250GB, it's only a matter of time before you see these in computers and used for backing up data. An 8GB dual-layer DVD just can't compete.

[ObiTrentKenobi]

Originally Posted by hoogoosedmoose41

I was wondering right now whats the point of using a recordable bd disc for file storage compared to say having a portable hard drive given the costs. I have a 250 gb storage/backup drive I use and was wondering why anyone would use a bd burner and or discs given the cost. I was in staples today and saw bd recordable discs for 25 bucks a piece. and a bd burner drive is what 3-400 dollars?

Because one drop with a portable hard drive and it's broken, finnito, done!

A disc such as dvd's and bluray can really take quite a beating. (try throwing a hard drive against the wall and see if it works still, dvd's will usually withstand even this torture).

Also, external hard drives have a life-span. say, 5-8-10 years of use? the physical drives of PC's degrade over time and use. Discs such as dvd's and blurays will stand the test of time (50 years?) if under the right circumstances (proper temperatures and remaining moisture and dust-free)

That's why i've started doing large backups on bluray discs. my photo library and all my music is backed up on 6 bluray discs. Yes, i spent a bit of money on those discs, but i trust them over an external hard drive.

BTW, i ALSO have my data on an external hard drive as well as a local hard drive for triple backup protection.

[ObiTrentKenobi]

Originally Posted by hoogoosedmoose41

that is true however how many places right now can you take your disc and stick it in to another computer be able to use your files? im betting my portable drive can plug and play into far more computers and run than a bd disc could just because most computers dont a bd drive especially in the business world.
i can see the advantages when it becomes mainstream and they are more common place and prices come down but for now due to financial constraits I cant justify the $$ for one.
for that matter anyhow id have to get a new computer to handle a bd drive anyhow so its just not a cost effective solution for me.

give me 5 seconds with a mexican speed wrench and we will see how iindestructible it is.

Nothing is cost effective for EVERYONE.

[ObiTrentKenobi]

Originally Posted by jibucha

Hello

I concur; I am presently looking into using Blu-ray Discs for data storage.

I presently rely on my Apple computers, and Apple apparently has decided to not support Blu-ray. So, I am now considering a Sony VIAO, going back to the Windows OS, so that I can use Blu-ray for backup.

Thank You

Looks like you've chosen to leave the matrix and enter the real world, congratulations...

[kevinbr100]

i currently am backing data up to 25gb bluray discs, 50gb discs are too expensive still. 25gb can be found $4-6 a piece. Currently I am only backing up essential data, photos, hd home video, documents. Bluray is supposed to be much more durable than cds or dvds. Think about how much you would lose if that cheap usb terabyte external drive dies in a year or two. optical media seems like a much more solid medium for backup.

[hoogoosedmoose41]

ill eventually upgrade ... im thinking that will be my present to myself once i graduate in a year and a half. right now all the funding is geared towards school ( I took a home equity loan to pay for it) I went to school for an associates did it in 3 yrs while working full time. now im back at age 42 and will be done in july of 2010 if i pass everything the first time.

[prerich]

Originally Posted by hoogoosedmoose41

I guess im about to find out about all that stuff im enrolled right now for A+, MCSE network engineer. ive just started ( only had 2 class periods of A + software) so were not too far into it. trying to soak up large amounts of info and two 4 hour lectures per week isnt the easist when your sick and not feeling well.

If you have any A+ questions let me know - I got mine last year

[hoogoosedmoose41]

is the test mostly multipe choice? i know i have to get through the software and hardware classes before id be really ready to take them... im taking software first since i started winter quarter. usually its hardware you take first but its only offered every other quarter.

its at statzenberger college fyi in maumee ohio.