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One of my favorite movie scenes is from the 1971 film "Dirty Harry," starring Clint Eastwood as Police Inspector Harry Callahan. You probably know it... there's a wild shootout on the streets of San Francisco, which culminates in Officer Callahan staring down at a criminal who is deciding whether or not to reach for his gun.
Callahan says "I know what you're thinking. 'Did he fire six shots or only five?' Well to tell you the truth in all this excitement I kinda lost track myself. But being this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya, punk?" (He didn't.)
Losing all the data on your hard drive might not be a life-or-death situation, but the gist is the same. I've learned the hard way that luck and hope will not protect important files in the event of a "data disaster."
Here's what you need to know about the chances that you'll have a hard drive crash...
A recent study on hard drive longevity found that 22% of hard drives fail in the first four years, and the most common causes of drive failure are factory defects, random failures, and parts that wear out. Failures due to factory defects tend to happen in the first 18 months of service. Failures due to wear out are much more likely after the three-year point. And that doesn't even consider data loss due to malware, software glitches, human error, and natural disasters.
Do you still feel lucky?
You probably know how I stress the importance of doing regular backups. And you may remember that my recommended backup strategy involves automatic backups to an external hard drive, along with cloud backups. That takes hope and luck out of the equation.
If you've been an AskBob reader for a while, you know I love the iDrive One external hard drive, because it makes backups point-and-click easy. So when the folks at iDrive asked if I wanted to pass along a special offer to get the iDrive One at a super-low price, I said "Let's do it!"
Let me tell you why the iDrive One is so awesome, and how to get a SUPER deal on this handy little gadget that offers THREE great features:
- It's a 1-Terabyte External Hard Drive for easy backups.
- It's a Super-Fast Wifi Range Extender to boost your wifi signal and extend it to places where it couldn't reach before.
- It's a Media Hub that will store and stream your photos, videos and music to your mobile devices.
IDrive One + IDrive Personal Cloud: The Perfect Combo
Backups don't have to be difficult or confusing. When you have the right tools, they can be simple and automatic. That's exactly why I'm excited about the iDrive One, and iDrive Personal Cloud. It's a hardware and software combination that meets all my criteria for comprehensive backups.
Please continue reading to discover how you can get a HUGE discount on the iDrive One external hard drive, plus iDrive's Personal Cloud Backup for FREE.
iDrive's Personal Cloud Backup is an online backup service that lets you back up EVERYTHING -- all of your PCs, Macs, mobile devices and even social media content. It's super-easy and secure. Cloud backup is perfect for your most important documents and photos. But you need a local backup, too, for fast retrieval of files or to restore everything in case of a data disaster.
The iDrive One is a spacious 1-Terabyte external hard drive, with a unique feature: Wi-Fi. Why is that significant? The wireless connectivity of the iDrive One device enables you to backup multiple devices (desktop and/or mobile), without the tedious chore of connecting and disconnecting the backup drive for each device.
Let's say you have one PC desktop, a Windows laptop, a MacBook, an iPad and an a Android smartphone. Or any other combination of up to five PC, Mac, or mobile gadgets. The oDrive One eliminates the need to tote your external hard drive around, manually connecting it to each computer when it's time to do backups. Because it connects via Wi-Fi, all your backups (PC, Mac or mobile) can run automatically. And in my opinion, automatic backups are the ONLY reliable way to get the job done.
PLUS... it functions as a wireless range extender. Do you have areas in your home where the wifi signal is weak or absent? The iDrive One solves that problem by amplifying your wifi signal and extending it into those "dead zones".
iDrive One transfers data at the "Wireless AC" rate of up to 1.3 Gbps, triple the previous "Wireless N" standard. Simultaneous dual-band support and beam-forming technology combine to focus the wifi signal directly to your laptop or mobile device, giving you a super-fast Wi-Fi connection.
Even if you have only ONE computer, the iDrive One is still an excellent choice for backups. It's a standard external hard drive, with a TERABYTE (1000 gigabytes) of storage capacity. If you're doing backups for a single PC or Mac, you can connect it with a USB cable. (The wi-fi feature is optional.) You can use the iDrive software, or your own backup tool. And the price is unbeatable.
I'll take it one step further... even if you don't use the backup features of the iDrive One, it's a super price for a wireless range extender. You'd pay much more for just that feature alone, but you're getting a device that does that and a lot more.
An Exclusive Limited-Time Offer...
Normally the iDrive One device costs $99.99. But as an AskBob subscriber, for A LIMITED TIME ONLY you can get this "Do I Feel Lucky?" offer for just $39.50. That includes one year of iDrive Personal Cloud Backup for free.
Similar external hard drives with Wi-Fi connectivity cost about $159 (and that doesn't include any online backup). A comparable wifi range extender would sell for at least $89. That makes the iDrive One a $250 value, but you'll get it for under $40. So this really is an amazing deal.
You might recall that the folks at iDrive made an like this a few months ago, and they were extremely popular. In fact, so many AskBob readers responded, they were quickly sold out. The iDrive One is perfect for home users, small business owners and college students. It also makes a super gift, so make sure you take advantage of this sale now.
Quantities really are limited. If you don't have an external hard drive for backups, you won't find a better deal than this. And if you've been frustrated by weak wifi in or around your home, the iDrive One's built-in wifi extender sweetens the deal!
iDrive Questions and Answers
Just in case there's any confusion about iDrive Cloud, or the iDrive One, here are some of the most common questions I've gotten:
Q: What exactly is the iDrive One?
A: It's a standard external hard drive, commonly used for backups. But it has the unique feature of Wi-Fi connectivity, so you can backup multiple computers (up to 5 at once) without connecting it manually to each one. In addition, it functions as a Wi-Fi range extender, bringing a stronger Wi-Fi signal to every corner of your home.
Q: What is a Terabyte?
A: One terabyte of storage is equal to 1000 gigabytes. That's enough space for about 500,000 photos, or 89 million pages of Word documents. Most users won't come close to having this much data on their hard drive. But it's good to go big!
Q: What's the difference between iDrive cloud backup and iDrive One?
A: IDrive's Personal Cloud Backup is a subscription service for online backups. The iDrive One is an external hard drive that complements your online backup with a faster local backup. When you purchase an iDrive One, you get one free year of iDrive Personal Cloud Backup.
Q: If I cancel my iDrive Personal Cloud subscription, do I get to keep the iDrive One?
A: Yes! Once you purchase the iDrive One, it's yours to keep no matter what. The cloud backup service is optional. It can be cancelled at any time during the first year, and you owe nothing more.
Q: Can I use the iDrive One with any backup software?
A: Yes. The drive comes with iDrive backup software, but if you prefer, you can use it with Windows Backup, Macrium Reflect, Acronis TrueImage, or any other backup software.
A Mobile, Secure and Unique Solution
Got a smartphone or tablet? You can directly backup your mobile devices to iDrive One, using the iDrive app for iOS or Android. iDrive One lets you securely store your photos, videos, music and more from mobile devices, without the fear of losing it. If you're running out of storage on your phone, you can transfer files to the IDrive One and stream them to any mobile device.
All data stored on the iDrive One is guarded with military grade security. Your data is protected with 256-bit encryption, using an encryption password known only to you. So the only person who can access your data is you.
I don't know of ANY other backup solution that combines local and cloud storage like this. Nor is there one that allows you to backup UNLIMITED devices like iDrive does. (Others charge extra for each device.) And it has a wifi range extender built in! This is a truly amazing product.
With iDrive Personal Cloud and the iDrive One, all the bases are covered. Your PCs, Macs, mobile gadgets and social media accounts are securely backed up, painlessly and automatically. I have two iDrives and use them every day, and I heartily recommend it to you!
Regards,
Bob
P.S. -- Here's why I encourage you to order your iDrive One now. This exclusive offer will expire Sunday, August 6th, but at this price, they might sell out before then. Remember, the iDrive One normally costs $99.90. AskBob readers get it for just $39.50.
Remember, even if you do feel lucky, that won't protect you from a hard drive crash, virus attack, ransomware, or human error.
CLICK HERE to order your iDrive One.
P.P.S -- Currently iDrive is shipping only in the USA, due to regulatory issues. When they are able to ship internationally, I'll be sure to let you know.
