Help with cloning primary HD drive to external HD

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From: ECLiPSE 2002
Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:32

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I am looking at the Maxtor and Seagate line of external hard drives
for the intended purpose of creating a mirror image of my primary HD.
Both Maxtor and Seagate's web site seems to indicate that they provide
free cloning software but the information is somewhat confusing and
sketchy. I have written to both tech supports and get more confusing
feedback.

I am aware of proprietary cloning products like Acronis, et.al., but
if I can accomplish cloning via vendor supplied software, that would
be  my preference.

Has anyone used either of these external HDs with their MaxBlast
(reportedly a redacted version of Acronis) or Safety Drill to clone
primary HDs, if so what was your experience?

Thanks for any assistance


Frank

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