Clickfree busts out automatic backup solutions: C2N HDD, Transformer and Traveler SD
Last year was a relatively quiet one for Clickfree after it showed its cards at CES 2009, but it's clear the company is looking to start 2010 off with a bang here in the desert. The recently updated C2 backup drive is seeing a significant overhaul at CES, with the C2N acting as a portable backup drive for any computer on your home network. The C2N drive is the company's first to boast its BackupLink technology, which enables all of your networked machines (Macs and PCs) to be backed up automatically; of course, you'll only be backing up between 250GB and 640GB of information, but we're told that larger models are expected later in the year. Next up is the Network Edition of the Transformer, which is apt to be entirely more useful for those of you with capacious USB hard drives already looking for work. Essentially, this touts the same functionality as the aforementioned C2N, but it connects to any USB hard drive rather than providing a drive of its own. Finally, the Traveler SD is a 32GB Secure Digital card with the Clickfree backup software baked in; as you might imagine, this enables computer backups to take place on a card reader, which just might be the perfect solution for travelers who haven't any room for a spare HDD. You can expect to find all three on store shelves between March and April, with pricing set for $159.99 (250GB) $179.99 (320GB), $199.99 (500GB and $219.99 (640GB) for the C2N, $99.99 for the Transformer Networ Edition and $89.99 (16GB) / $149.99 (32GB) for the Traveler SD card.
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Clickfree extends its lead in the consumer backup category with the launch of three new innovative solutions at CES
The introduction of totally automatic backup products for networks, Blackberry and SD, finally empower the entire family, small office and mobile user to backup important data quickly and easily
Las Vegas, Jan. 6, 2010 – Today, Clickfree, the inventors of effortless computer backup, launched Network and Ultra Portable Backup solutions at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show. Clickfree's award-winning solutions have set the standard for simple backup, making powerful features accessible to the mass market who just don't have the time or technical savvy to perform backup.
With Clickfree's new BackupLink technology featured in the new C2N backup drive series, backing up multiple computers across your home or office network is now completely automatic. Connect the C2N by USB, only one time, to each computer on the network, leave it connected to one of the computers and C2N will automatically backup all of the computers. Clickfree delivers another industry first by completely automating the set-up of a backup device for multiple computers in the home or office - it's truly click free. No IT or computer knowledge is required, the C2N follows the same degree of simplicity found in all Clickfree products – no set-up, configuration or reading is required to perform backup.
"Our C2N brings a new level of simplicity to network backup for the home or office. To take away any set-up or configuration requirements to perform multiple computer backup on a network is truly a breakthrough, said Bryan McLeod, CEO Clickfree Automatic Backup. "Imagine your mother, sister or brother now able to set-up a home network backup by simply plugging in our device once into each of the computers. We believe this takes convenience to a whole new level."
Also unveiled was the Transformer Network Edition Adapter with BackupLink technology. Owners of any external USB hard drive coupled with the Transformer NE can have the same backup experience, features and automatic network set-up function that are in the C2N.
The C2N and Transformer Network Edition will be available in February at www.clickfree.com and other major retailers. Prices are as follows: 250GB ($159.99); 320GB ($179.99); 500GB ($199.99); 640GB ($219.99). The Transformer Network Edition will retail for $99.99.
Clickfree Also Introduces Ultra-Portable Backup Solutions for the Business Professional
Today, Clickfree also introduced the new Traveler Micro-SD for Blackberry, which turns your Smartphone into an easy way to backup important files from your computer. Simply insert the Clickfree Traveler Micro-SD Card into the Blackberry Micro-SD slot, connect the phone to your computer and backup begins with one touch of a button.
You also get an extra layer of security with the Traveler for Blackberry as it comes with encryption technology.
Also being unveiled is the Traveler SD which puts Clickfree`s backup technology inside a tiny SD card. It is made to work with the SD card slot found in most computers.
Like all Clickfree products, backup is truly effortless. Once inserted into a computer, Clickfree technology does all the hard work for you. It searches, organizes, and backs up your precious data and stores it onto the Traveler SD Card. You only need to insert the card once and backup will launch automatically. It is also pre-set and programmable to backup on schedule.
The Clickfree Traveler for Blackberry will be available in February in 16GB ($89.99) and 32 GB ($149.99) capacities. The Traveler SD will also be available in February in 16GB ($89.99) and 32GB ($149.99) capacities.
Since its launch in 2008, Clickfree has simplified the lives of millions of consumers with its award-winning backup solutions, now available in 25 countries with a network of 42 distributors and hundreds of resellers.
"Our focus is clear -- provide the best possible backup experience for consumers across all media types. This is the primary reason for our explosive growth," said McLeod.
Clickfree's innovative new products are on exhibit during CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall booth # 31553.
Additional information available on www.clickfree.com.
Clickfre C2N Portable Backup Drive
Product Description
The Clickfree C2N is a complete multi-computer automatic backup solution that works over your existing computer network. C2N has all of the functionality of the category-leading Clickfree C2 backup drive, including the integrated USB cable, photo sharing, import from iPod, CD/DVD burning, and hardware-encryption features.
The C2N is the first product to be launched with Clickfree's new BackupLinkTM technology, which helps people to backup all of the computers on their network automatically, whether they are Macs or PCs or a mixture of both, and with a setup so easy that no network expertise is required at all! The C2N comes in high gloss black, and in storage
capacities of 250GB to 640GB, with larger capacities to be announced later in the year.
With Clickfree BackupLinkTM, just plug in C2N once to each computer on your network that you want to back up, then leave it connected to any computer on the network, and backup will happen automatically for all of your computers. Clickfree's smart backup will automatically find, organize, and store hundreds of file types, and continue to backup what has changed, organized by each computer – it's completely automatic.
Key Features
•Clickfree Award-Winning Smart Backup Technology automatically backs up and organizes hundreds of
file types, and makes it easy to restore or transfer files to new computers, even when upgrading Windows
operating systems.
Clickfree BackupLinkTM Technology – backs up computers on your network automatically, and is setup
easily by just plugging in once to each computer using the built-in USB cable.
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Complete Suite of Clickfree Backup Features:
o Easily Share Photos and Files – including upload to Facebook, Myspace, and Flickr
o Import from iPod: Import music from your iPod/iPhone to any computer. Just connect the iPod or
iPhone with C2N connected to your computer.
o 256-bit Hardware-Accelerated Encryption – secure your files with encryption that won't slow
down your computer
o Make extra CD or DVD backups (requires CD or DVD burner)
o Extracts and organizes email attachments from Microsoft® Outlook and Outlook express
•Optional Dock (sold separately): Quick and tidy cabled connection to your computer
Transformer, Network Edition
Backup all of the computers on your network using any USB hard drive
Product Description
The Clickfree Transformer, Network Edition, is a backup adapter that works with any USB hard drive, and backs up your computers over your existing computer network. Transformer, Network Edition, has a rich set of backup features including photo sharing, import from iPod, CD/DVD burning, and scheduled backup features.
The Transformer, Network edition, has Clickfree's new BackupLink technology, which helps people to backup all of the computers on their network automatically, whether they are Macs or PCs or a mixture of both, and with a setup so easy that no network expertise is required. The Transformer, Network Edition, Backup Adapter works with any USB hard drive, and can import from any iPod or iPhone.
With Clickfree BackupLink , just plug a USB hard drive into the Transformer, and then connect the Transformer with the attached hard drive once to each computer on your network that you want to back up. Then, leave the Transformer with USB drive connected to any computer on the network, and backup will happen automatically for all of your computers. Clickfree's smart backup will automatically find, organize, and store hundreds of file types, and continue to backup what has changed, organized by each computer – it's completely automatic.
Key Features
•Clickfree Award-Winning Smart Backup Technology automatically backs up and organizes hundreds of
file types, and makes it easy to restore or transfer files to new computers, even when upgrading Windows
operating systems.
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Automatic Backup Link – backs up computers on your network automatically, and is setup easily by just
plugging in once to each computer.
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Complete Suite of Clickfree Backup Features:
o Easily Share Photos and Files – including upload to Facebook, Myspace, and Flickr
o Import from iPod: Import music from your iPod/iPhone to any computer. Just connect the iPod or
iPhone with the Transformer connected to your computer.
o Make extra CD or DVD backups (requires CD or DVD burner)
o Extracts and organizes email attachments from Microsoft® Outlook and Outlook express
System Requirements
Traveler SD
Computer backup built into a SD Card
Product Description
The Clickfree Traveler SD is a SD memory card with pre-installed Clickfree backup software that enables computer backup using your computer's SD slot. The Traveler SD has plenty of capacity to backup office files from any
PC or Mac. Perfect for the business traveler, automatic computer backup onto your Clickfree SD card is a secure and convenient way to ensure you have a second copy of critical presentations, documents, or other office files. The Traveler SD comes in 16GB and 32GB capacities – with larger capacities to be announced in the coming year.
Just install the Clickfree Traveler SD card into the SD slot in your computer, and the Clickfree backup
software will automatically backup new or changed office files on your computer. Clickfree's smart backup
will automatically find, organize, and store hundreds of file types. Options allow you to configure the
backup, controlling what will be included or excluded. It's a fast, efficient, and easy way to backup critical
files and a convenient way to transfer them easily between computers with SD slots.
Key Features
Clickfree Award-Winning Smart Backup Technology automatically backs up and organizes
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hundreds of file types, and makes it easy to restore or transfer files to new computers, even when
upgrading Windows operating systems.
Encryption – secure your backup using password protection with encryption
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Multi-PC – backup multiple computers, Mac or PC, onto one SD Card
•Control backup settings in "Options"