ClickFree C2N 1TB "Network" External 3.5" Backup Drive $69 (Original Price $132)
Promotion Period from Thursday 29/09 to Sunday 02/10
(some of branch open on Sunday only!! Mitcham,PascoeVale,Auburn,Ultimo,Adelaide)
*Email order (must pick up between Promotion period)
*While stock lasts !!!
Edit - never mind - that was last month :)
Pity it's not the wireless version, still a good deal though.
Good price, but note that if it is model that I think it is, it doesn't actually have a direct network connection - I presume it plugs into the USB port & connects to the network via the PC. i.e. its really just a USB drive. Of course I could be wrong - they don't quote the actual model number.
I doubt that'll b the case, or they shouldn't call it 'network' driver
You need to attach it to each computer first, but then it does its thing via network (wired connection to router): http://www.clickfree.com/products_c2n.php
EDIT:
Seems there is no ethernet connection. The drive must be connected via USB to a computer connected to your router and both must be on to perform the backups. See http://www.clickfree.com/support/c2n3_qsg_EN_Rev1.pdf
I think you will find the link you included is actually for the USB 3.0 version of the drive :)
The most likely link is for the USB 2.0 Desktop Drive Quick Start Guide;
http://www.clickfree.com/support/c2n_3_5_qsg_Rev2B_EN.pdf
It is basically identical to the link you included instruction-wise but differs in the very last section where a detachable USB "Setup Key" is detailed…
Additional PDF Information in my post below :)
Apologies, Gaz1, you are correct.
What is a network drive?
Isn't that the road leading up to the TV stations on Mt. Coot-tha in Brisbane?
This is a good deal. Clickfree themselves have a sale atm and this model (C2N) is $130. It's cheap (the MSY price) even for an external drive of the same capacity.
EDIT:
The ClickFree website only lists a C2N with USB 3.0 under Products, but there is mention of a USB 2.0 version too. I don't know whether the MSY one is USB 3.0. If it is, it's an even better deal!
After viewing the picture on the website and actually seeing the drive in question (last week when they had a similar offer for $59), I am pretty sure it is the USB 2.0 Desktop model that is being offered…
Details of the USB 2.0 models can be found in this PDF - I guess they are clearing out the older discontinued USB 2.0 model.
Product Sell Sheet
http://www.clickfree.com/downloads/press/C2NFamily-sellsheet…
Quick Start Guide
http://www.clickfree.com/support/c2n_3_5_qsg_Rev2B_EN.pdf
User Manuals (Windows and Mac)
NOTE: This details the USB 2.0 AND the USB 3.0 models
http://www.clickfree.com/support/Clickfree_C2_Products_User_…
http://www.clickfree.com/support/Clickfree_C2_Products_User_…
Rep, I think you mean 02/10, not 02/09. Anyway, good to see MSY has given up using those silly names like "shotgun" or whatever it was for its promotions ;P
Without them I'm just not hyped up enough to take advantage of this bargain. :/
I wonder if it has software hard coded into the HDD or its on the onboard chip so i can swap to a bigger HDD later on…. Either way, still a good deal though.
Does anyone know if this has Gigabit networking, or just 10/100?
No ethernet connection at all, just USB. See my first comment.
So it's not a NAS ?
can this be used as an external hddsk?
It's just a drive for backing up your systems, NOT a network attached storage device.
It's actually in a sort of twilight zone BETWEEN being regular locally attached storage and fully fledged network attached storage or NAS…
Another way to describe it would be an "automated shared external drive" !
It includes software that automates the process of "networking" it to other computers and automates the backup and restore of those computers.
The software allows it to communicate with other computers over the network and back them up, but it needs to remain connected to the USB port of a "switched on" and "network connected" computer to do this.
Which leads me to believe it isn't available as a network drive… or is it?
External USB would be a better option anyway surely.
Without trying it I am just as unsure as you AntMan76…
It is possible; I have used other similar systems where the drive can be accessed using the "sharename" directly but it is not DEFINITE it will operate this way.
I agree that if you know what you are doing networking-wise a regular attached drive that you have shared would be the guaranteed and likely cheaper option :)
But I think this device is targeting a different market - it is promoted as a way for people who have "no network knowledge" to backup their networked computers.
I reckon it is a good idea for people like that to have an easy way to backup their systems - at the very least it might keep them from bothering people like you or I ;)
lol agreed
Yeah I think the functionality of it is good for those who need it. The use of the word 'network' probably confused some of the commenters here.
I'm not in the market for this anyway. :)
no point buying it now if tomorrow it will be half price
Just grabbed two - 1 4 me, 1 4 me mate. They're USB 2 and look like a smaller (black) version of Apple's Time Capsule. They're not the portable version of the C2N and have their own external power supply.
I've recently upgraded the drive in my Time Capsule (despite Apple's best efforts to stop users from doing so). If you can upgrade the drive in a Time Capsule, I reckon you should be able to do the same in these. Bear in mind however,that these have 3 yr warranty (pretty damn good these days!), which would of course be void if they twigg that you've mucked with it.
Incidentally, I used my Gold Card (and happily paid MSY their 2% surcharge) to get an extra year on the warranty - now 4 year's warranty!
OfficeWorks has these for $109 in their latest catalogue.
Just bought one and opened the box. it has a heavy black plastic square with 240v adapter and usb cable. No cd for software. It is not a portable drive.
You plug the drive into a pc via usb and connect the power pack. It automtically starts (or you select the software from the popup menu) and backs up your computer. For other drives on your network, there is a separate small usb key device. I believe the usb key device has software in it that tells the pc to look for the drive on the network and schedule back ups.
i guess it is a smart way to do it, rather than lug the plastic square and power adapter to each pc.
Awesome deal. Ordered.