Feb 28 2007
Xackup Bandwagon has left the building
Xackup’s Bandwagon went from a data storage service to a synchronization platform for iTunes. A good move since it’s a pluggable system…assuming you’ve got somewhere to store your data.
They mention support for Amazon’s S3, ftp hosts, and OmniDrive (an Internet backup service) but I have no clue what “+1 month” and “+2 months” means after each of them. I’m guessing a launch date.
If your iTunes library fits under 20 GB it’s a relatively inexpensive investment to pick a storage service and link it with Bandwagon, but in my case, 65 GB of music isn’t worth the cost. It’s more economical to buy an external hard drive or two, rent a safe deposit box at my local bank, and swap them out every month. Not as convenient as clicking buttons on my Mac but there’s comfort knowing exactly where my precious files are stored.
When Internet storage becomes pennies (not dimes) on the dollar I’ll sign-up but don’t think I’ll stop backing up to hard disk. I’ve heard too many stories about “the backup service” that didn’t when someone needed a file the most.
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Why monthly charges instead of a one-time fee?
We understand that most people see desktop software as a standalone entity and thus should be charged a one-time fee. We agree. However, Bandwagon is NOT just desktop software.
The following reasons should clarify the pricing issues:
1) iTunes metada…