[Leica] Drobo

[gregj_lorenzo at hotmail.com (Greg Lorenzo)]

hopsternew at gmail.com writes:

> Tina I'm holding my breath for you on the extra copies. Since one computer
> (presumably with a different Operating System) is recognising the Drobo but
> not your Windows 7 machine, maybe it is worthwhile contacting Drobo and see
> what they have to say? Of course continuing the extra copy is vital in the
> meantime but maybe you won't have to do that format and start again? I 
> would
> certainly talk to them before taking any irrevocable action.
> Other possibilities, issues with the physical connection between your 
> laptop
> and the Drobo and/or, a corrupted driver in your Windows 7 machine? I
> remember that you have reported in the past problems with the power
> connection (and maybe voltage fluctuation in your area) to your Drobo and
> also USB connections on portable drives.
> Good luck! Drobo won't be getting my money for a while longer. I must
> investigate where the Imagestore project is up to.


The Lacie quad unit is reportedly really stable and a good choice for large 
image files. Might also be worthy of consideration.

 

Greg Lorenzo

Calgary, Canada
                                          
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