Carbonite

Bottom line: Excellent and comprehensive online backup with easy remote file access, exclusive discount
MyPCBackup

Bottom line: Unique combination of unlimited backup, file syncing across computers, cloud storage and external drive backup
Mozy

Bottom line: Great low-cost online backup with exclusive discount; can back up external drives
LiveDrive Backup

Bottom line: Simple and cheap backup that lets you use unlimited storage space for one computer; nice service for backing things up on the go
SugarSync

Bottom line: Best combination of online backup, cloud storage and multi-device sync; free 30-day trial
SpiderOak

Bottom line: Most secure, customizable, streamlined file backup for advanced users
SOS Online Backup

Bottom line: Packed with new features, includes 5 computers and local backup; nice interface, savvy mobile apps, and social media backup.
IDrive

Bottom line: Solid backup with a lot of configurability; no mobile app access or file sharing
ElephantDrive

Bottom line: Solid online backup with file sharing and the ability to back up to 5 computers, though the interface is not the best
Norton Online Backup

Bottom line: Fast and transparent browser-based backup with file sharing; infrequent backup schedule
IBackup

Bottom line: Geared towards businesses; Exchange and SQL backups; compliance for financial, medical companies
Dropbox

Bottom line: Well-priced solution for file sharing and collaborative work; not true automated backup solution

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We're not the only ones who like Carbonite!

September 26th, 2008 - Posted by Caitlin

It looks like we aren't the only ones who prefer Carbonite for our online data backup. Lifehacker named Carbonite "Best Windows Backup Tool" and PC Pro named Carbonite as its Labs Winner for online backup, calling the service, "the most hassle-free and effective online backup system for the home user."

If you are interested in learning more about Carbonite or other online backup services, see our reviews and comparison. And if you sign up with Carbonite through NextAdvisor.com, you'll get a 15% discount, which reduces the price of one year of service from $49.95 to $42.45, two years of service from $89.95 to $76.45, or three years of service from $134.95 to $114.70. When you follow our link to the Carbonite offer page the standard prices will be listed, but once you click through to sign up for the service you will see the discounted prices.

4 Responses to “We're not the only ones who like Carbonite!”

  1. Angelo Says:

    Hallo i'm italian, can i buy the carbonite license trough your site in order to have your nice discount ? Thank's in advance

    by Angelo

  2. Caitlin Says:

    Hi Angelo,

    Yes, you should be able to get NextAdvisor's exclusive discount as long as you sign up for Carbonite through our site. All you need to do is follow this link and then click through from there to the Carbonite website: http://www.nextadvisor.com/online_backup_services/carbonite_review.php

    Thanks for reading the NextAdvisor.com blog!

    Caitlin Podiak
    NextAdvisor.com

  3. Leslie Otwell Says:

    Will Carbonite back up the entire computer, software, etc? I am just thinking if my computer crashes, I have downloaded a lot of software and do not have discs for them. It would take me forever to replace everything.

    Thanks,
    Leslie

  4. Caitlin Says:

    Hi Leslie,

    Under the default setting, Carbonite and other online backup services will only back up documents, but you can change that setting in order to back up your programs as well. If you do decide to back up your software, it is important to be sure that you have an online backup service with a sufficient amount of storage space, since obviously backing up software will require more room than documents.

    Thanks for your comment!

    Caitlin Podiak
    NextAdvisor.com

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