Computer geeks! Need your advice.

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Originally Posted by MikeyC

Currently it's a small amount of data. I just checked and the pictures & videos are only 4GB. My wife likely has more data to store and I'm sure I could find some work files to back up as well. Also, I would anticipate the photo and video amount to sky rocket as my son gets older.

Also, cost and convenience are a factor. I'd like something that I setup once and the backups are done on a regular basis automatically. I don't want to sit at my PC burning disks if I don't have to.

Also, I'd like to say "computer geek" is a term of endearment.

With my grandson at three, I am now up to 40gb in photos alone, plus add videos.

For ease, the drive you describe works awesome.
With my Mac, when I connect it, it backs up latest changes automatically.
You can also go with Apple's time capsule and not only an awesome router but also an automatic back up hard drive.