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Subject: Emerald Backup Systems Reply
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Date: 18 Jan 90 04:16:00 GMT
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>Greetings all-

>If I was to go out and buy a backup system for 1 Gigabyte or more of data,
>would the yet-to-be-released DAT system offer more 'data reliability'
>than the current VAST device? (both by emerald).  In other words,
>should I wait 3 months for the DAT to come it? I realize it is less data
>on a cartridge (1.2 Gb instead of 2.2Gb), I'm more interested in longevity
>and reliability over storage capacity.  All comments are welcome, and
>thanks again for making this list tops!

>George Saba

   That is an oxymoron is I ever heard one... Emerald and reliability.
   Emerald has a long way to go to restore its "release of the weeK"
   reputation.  For my money, I would go with Maynand or Palindrome.

   The one good thing about the Emerald system is that you can by a
   Palindrome conversion kit (about $1000) and make the tape drive
   work correctly.

   Of course, it is your money... so you get to make the big decision.

   I guess it comes down to the question... Do you want to sleep
   comfortably at night?

   These are my opinions based on personal experience and a lot of input
   from our users group members.

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