Item: IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2
Rating: 9
Author: Rick Castaneda

Overall Satisfaction with IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 to do a complete daily backup of all my computer data files along with data in my external hard drives and mobile phone for my small business which it does very well and reliably. The ability to automate this task for me so I can focus on running my business without having to worry about whether or not my data is safe and secure, I have no regrets about deciding to sign up and plan to continue to use this service for as long as I have a need for it.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Automates scheduled backups of entire data files along with external data storage sources such as hard drives and mobile phones.
Enables continuous data protection which backups data in frequent intervals such as real time in addition to the scheduled backups to ensure your data is always backed up.
Sends detailed status reports after each scheduled backup so you never have to worry if data was successfully backed up or if failed.
Offers multiple ways to backup your data which includes online backup, local backup to local destination such as an external hard drive, or to an express device sent to you by IDrive in which case you just send back with the data you want backed up and IDrive would take care adding to your account for you.

Cons

The app could use some smalls tweaks such as a more intuitive interface so the user has a clearer understanding of available features and options when navigating.
The mobile app seems glitchy at times and needs refinement
Overall backup speeds are slow at times and could use improvement and more consistency.

Return on Investment

Cost effective for my small business as I am able to manage and automate storage and backup needs with very little intervention and overwatch.
Only need one solution to back up all pertinent data from multiple sources

Usability

While both the desktop and mobile apps are pretty straightforward and not complicated to navigate with features and settings fairly easy to understand and execute with clear enough descriptions they could use a refresh to be a but more intuitive and improvements made so they are less glitchy. Also backup speeds could use some improvement.

Key Insights

Do you think IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2's feature set?

Yes

Did IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2 again?

Yes

Likelihood to Recommend

IDrive really excels at automating the backup process by allowing you the ability to schedule them as desired as well as enable continuous protection in real time so your data stays backed up. It also excels at allowing customization of not just the desired data you want backed up but also where you want the data to be back up too (online, local, or express service) as well as various sources to pull from (computer, mobile, external hard drive, etc). Only scenario where I believe IDrive is not really appropriate is if you are looking for an unlimited storage option since IDrive packages all of have a finite storage limit.

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iDrive is a great solution to automate your backup needs that is reliable and at a great price point

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