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Dell's DataSafe backup background
Although the official word came down today on Dell's new online backup program, the company has been talking about the service since the 2007 CES. The plan, dubbed DataSafe, is set to be coupled with every new Dell and will afford users 3GB or 10GB of remote storage (depending on their system), as well as offer additional storage in 3GB, 10GB, 20GB, or 30GB amounts for a fee. What's really interesting, however, is that Dell has its sights set on more than just backup, detailing an ancillary migration service that will allow your previous documents, drivers and apps to be transferred to a new system and pre-installed during the manufacturing process. No telling what kind of compatibility headaches that could lead to, but with the current climate of hard drive failure it's nice to know that Dell's heart is in the right place.
Datasafe's Oomi 2GB DAP: Still a Pebble by any other name
Clearly it was the name "Pebble" which caused the EZAV EMP-700 music player to come up short in its attempt to usurp the iPod from its DAP dominating position. Oomi, yeah, duh, that's the change that's needed. That and support for PlaysForSure WMA, MP3, a 2GB capacity, voice recorder, FM radio, and a reported 12 hour battery life will almost certainly, uh, make no difference whatsoever. Here's a hint: think ecosystem. This Korean product, made in China can be yours in the UK for about £70 or $130. Now you know.[Via Stuff]
