Western Digital's home page recently focused on the "MY Book Mirror Edition" solution. This dual drive external storage solution stood next to large bold font text that read "The safest place for your data". WD attempts to raise awareness about data and its value.
Directly under the MY Book banner was an eye catching image of a person pulling thier "hoodie" down over there head (with force). The frustrated person is positioned next to a question asking "What is your backup plan?". Clicking through to the landing page, the same person is next to a list of files GONE. A nearly finished screenplay, database of contacts, pics of an epic snowboard trip, and 3,782 tracks of favorite music. Western Digital hits home with our digital information and the possible pain associated with such a loss. On the bright side, WD completes the page with some useful tips that you can use to protect your memories and important files. The first recommendation directs you to get organized. Visual examples of folder structure help to explain. In addition, being selective with your backups can save time and allow a focus on only the important files. From there, safe computer users would backup regularly using backup software. Western Digital did make a point to persuade visitors to avoid backing up to CD or DVD, as their lifespan could be as little as two years.
Western Digital has also made headway into the Video Surveillance arena. The CE series hard drives have been specially designed to work with Video Recorders typically found in offices and small businesses. Some of these hard drives can provide up to 120 hours of HD video.
Computer Product Comparison
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My Book Hard Drives |
SATA for Surveillance Video Devices |
Sony combines a comprehensive set of products aimed at businesses requirements. The business information is consolidated into a dedicated section of their site. There were products that you would expect to see such as notebooks, desktops, displays, and storage. Sony helps to take business out of the box. Looking at business needs being diverse, Sony mixed in business class projectors, digital imaging, voice recorders, speakers, and blu-ray players to the business line up.
Sony has an attractive line-up of Security Surveillance products too. This line-up includes IP Cameras, CCTVs, LCDs, Recorders, and Security System Software. Being a movie-oriented company, Sony would seem to have a snug fit into the world of Video Surveillance. Security devices have become more affordable over the years. In some cases someone can actually save money, over time, through lower insurance costs. According to a Sony online video, a school district in the El Cajon / San Diego California area did just that. The district also claims success in providing increased safety for students and learning. The video system spans over 12 schools and can even link directly to law enforcement authorities.
Sony's role in personal computing and entertainment stretches beyond
manufacturing electronics. Sony
is currently hosting and contributing quality digital content for
citizens of the world wide web. Sony calls this educational offering 101 Online Learning. There are complimentary
instructional articles and digital resources in four different
categories: Personal Computing, Home Entertainment, Digital Photography
and Digital Video.
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Business Products and Solutions |
Video Surveillance Products |
Lenovo has made efforts to
build an image of quality and overall assurance for consumers.
From a website standpoint, Lenovo has designated a portion
of their home page (approximately 1/10) to Support. In some
cases, such as the "Safe Computing" link,
Lenovo presents resources that could help Lenovo product owners and the
general web community. One such resource titled "How to avoid the
inadvertent loss or corruption of data" recommends four (4) specific
approaches: (1) Back up data regularly to CD, Network attachable
storage, and also a remote server or off-site location. (2) Use
dependable, current virus detection software. (3) Use of file
level passwords as Security Mechanisms to control data access.
(4) Use file comparison functions or software to confirm that
important data has been transferred completely and accurately.
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Solid State Drives and SAS Hard Drives |
Computing Accessories |
http://www.westerndigital.com June 29th, 2008, 7/21/2008
Western Digital Whats Your Backup Plan page 7/21/2008
Wikipedia MTBF Definition June 29th, 2008
Sony.com 6/29/2008, 7/21/2008
Lenovo.com 7/20/2008, 6/29/2008 and 5/24/2008
Lenovo Accessories Page, and Thinkpad T Series, 7/20/2008
IBM Document id: MIGR-50979: How to avoid the inadvertent loss or corruption of data 7/20/2008
