Easy-to-use SimpleSave Back-up Solution: HP SimpleSave Portable Hard Drive *Giveaway Closed*

hp2Do you remember those days where you needed 40 CD’s to save and ‘back up’ your computer? Boy, I do! I have I don’t know HOW many CD’s from the previous years where I would back up (save) all of my data, pictures, videos, documents, music and anything else from my computer. I look at all these CD’s that I still have and I have to roll my eyes. Why didn’t someone come up with something more simple?

Well, HP has done just that, and then some! Now there is a product our called the HP SimpleSave Hard Drive. Why is this called “SimpleSave”? Because it is just that – SIMPLE! This is a portable hard drive that is available in 320- and 500-gigabyte capacities, and a SimpleSave Desktop, available in 1- and 2-terabyte capacities. Both devices feature preinstalled backup software.

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What I LOVE the most about the SimpleSave drive is that there is no additional software needed to install. You plug, play and the SimpleSave backs up for you. Yes – it is THAT easy!

SimpleSave software automatically finds and backs up the data on the PC, and after the first backup, automatically updates the backup with file changes whenever the computer is idle.

A single SimpleSave drive can be used to back up all the PCs in the home, with data from each PC clearly identified by name on the drive to make finding and restoring a specific PC’s data a snap.

Here is a video that I created to show you how the SimpleSave works step by step.

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The SimpleSave hard drives are designed with heat-dissipating cases that stay cool and run quietly without a fan. The SimpleSave Portable is powered by the PC’s USB 2.0 port and does not require an external power supply. In addition, the 2.5-inch portable model is designed with a shock-resistant case to protect the drive from the bumps and jolts of everyday usage.
Other features include:

  • Hundreds of file formats supported: Supports the most common file types for photo, music and documents including AAC, BMP, DOC, GDF, GIF, JPG, MP3, MPEG, PPT, PDF, TAX, TIFF and XLS.
  • Frequent backup update: Backs up new and changed files every time the PC is idle for five minutes.
  • Plug-and-play storage: Ready to use when connected to a USB port.
  • Support for large files: NTFS file system offers improved support for metadata and use of advanced data structures, improving performance, reliability and disk space.
  • Two-year warranty.

Pricing and availability

  • SimpleSave Portable: 320GB, $119.99; 2.5-inch hard drive, 500GB, $149
  • SimpleSave Desktop: 1TB hard drive, $149.99; 2TB hard drive, 329.99

I love everything about the HP SimpleSave. I love the size of it (physical and internal memory).

  • I love that you don’t have to have a power cord; it is powered by the USB cable. You can save so many precious memories, pictures, videos, music and sooo much more!
  • I love that the HP SimpleSave external drive automatically backs up your computer. You can use this on multiple computers!
  • I love the price for all that you get. Seriously – 320GB for right around $119.99. Do you know how many CD’s that is?
  • Not to mention that this will truly save your sanity!

What you win

  • HP SimpleSave drive 320GB

How to enter (Mandatory)

  • Post to me what feature you love the most about the HP SimpleSave drive 320GB and how it can help you out!

Extra Entries

  • Twitter the giveaway (copy & paste text below to Twitter. Leave link on comment entry)
  • Blog about this giveaway (must leave link on comment entry)

Details

  • ONE (1) winner will receive a HP SimpleSave drive 320GB valued at $119.99
  • Winner will be chosen at Random and backed up by post content.
  • Winner will be contacted via Email. If no response in 48 hours, another winner will be drawn
  • For more specifics on how winners are drawn, click here
  • Winners are posted here for reference
  • US & Canada entries only
  • Contest ends on September 14, 2009 at 11:59 pm Central Time
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After working professionally in computer information technology, as well as prior work in the telecommunications industry, Tanya Gordon relocated to southwest Iowa in conjunction with her husband’s job. Mommy Goggles launched over 5 years ago, rising to prominence as a national Mom Blogger and highly sought after by brands to work closely with them on their reach to Mom consumers. In addition, Tanya happily parents two wondrous children who despite best efforts still have been known to engage in ongoing sibling squabbles: Tucker, 6, and Kambry, 3 1/2.You can read more about Tanya here.

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    Kathy Scott says:

    I would love an easier way to back up my clients files.

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    Jen says:

    I like that it is plug-and-play with a USB port; very convenient!

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    Daniel M says:

    automatic backups sounds like a must-have feature

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    A.R. says:

    What I love is the extra space to back-up family pictures and original artwork of mine. I only have a 30 GB hard drive on my desktop computer and it’s already gpt 28 GB used up, so I could really use the portable. Thanks for the contest! :-)

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    Chris C says:

    The automatic backup on idle sounds absolutely splendid. Couple that with the storage capacity, and I’d finally have a more practical way to back up the excessive amounts of music, anime, and pics/videos of my son collected over the years. DVD’s are expensive. and take up a lot of room when you have stacks of them.

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    sarah h says:

    I like that it is USB powered. There are too many power cords plugged into my wall.

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    Laura Klawitter says:

    I love how small and portable this is! I’m always worried my computer is going to crash, and think that I should back it up, but I never do! What a great giveaway.

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    tung ton says:

    320gb is a decent amount of space for music, pictures, and excel & words files
    and it is usb powered!

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    Angela Winesburg says:

    My favorite feature is that there isn’t any additional software needed in order to install it. Thanks for the chance!

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    Andrew Tong says:

    Its like carrying your own little world with with at all times haha!

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    Erica G says:

    i love that you can use it on multiple computers. We have two computers and really need all the info stored somewhere else as a back up.

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    thanxas says:

    I could really use something small and light, portable.

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    steven lewis says:

    having had a virus recently…I had to reboot my whole system and re-load all files and programs…many of which I had to find

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    Christina says:

    This would really help me out by leaving all of my memories safe (backed up)!

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    trishden says:

    I tweeted on Twitter here:
    http://twitter.com/trishden/status/3887420880

    Thanks!
    trishden

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    trishden says:

    I love the feature of staying current with backups: this device checks for file changes and backs them up every time your computer is idle. This would be great for me as I’m ashamed to say it but I don’t back up at all and one day I’m going to regret that. Thanks for a great giveaway!

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    Ladytink_534 says:

    I’d too like the fact that you don’t have to install anything to your computer. It could really help out since I already have more things than I need installed.

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    Ken Robinson says:

    I also like that there is no additional software needed to install. Plug & Play. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

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    Louise says:

    I love that it is so simple to use. Even I can figure it out and use it.

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    Tanya D says:

    I love the automatic backup, need this so I don’t loose any more picures :( & it is also easy enough my DH can use it too!

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    James Jenkins says:

    love how small it is with it’s huge storage

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    Mary OBrien says:

    I like the peace of mind that comes with backing up our legal documents and photos.

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    Bryanna P. says:

    Thanks for the giveaway!…I love yer blog and would love to be a winner… =D

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    xami101 says:

    love that it is simple and easy to use. laptop space saver

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    Sherry says:

    Also you can easily restore a single file, multiple files, or everything.

    I really do need to do better in competing my comments before I click submit.

    Here’s my tweet:
    http://twitter.com/ReinyDey/status/3845171882

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    Sherry says:

    I like that it is USB, no power cords. I like that it has a quick start guide. The easy to use wizard would help me the most in determining which files I want to back up.

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    Denise says:

    I like the portability and it would be great for travel.

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    Carol Lawrence says:

    I like the fact that it automatically backs up a hard drive and this can be done to multiple computers.I need backup!

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    Cathy B says:

    I tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/projecthope7/status/3834551757

    twitter id: @projecthope7

    cathy b
    projecthope7 at gmail dot com

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    Cathy B says:

    How can we choose just one reason that would be why we would love to have this portable back up hard drive?! I cant make up my mind which is more important. I think one thing that really hit me would have to be that it doesnt need a fan to stay cool even when running a long time…due to an internal cooling system.. and that it plugs into the USB not needing an extra cord dangling from your place of working…( for me its my bedside office!)..and
    then of course, the fact its just plug in and use it…it is that simple… thanks for a great review.

    cathy b
    projecthope7 at gmail dot com

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    Elena says:

    I love that it is powered by a USB cable. This would be a great help for backing up all of my videos and pictures. Great giveaway! Thanks:)

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    Mari says:

    I like that it has heat disapating cases that do not require a fan.

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    xami101 says:

    i love the amt of space and it will keep all my files safe and secure

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    George F. Floyd Jr. says:

    I like the idea of the simplicity and ease of saving files with the HP Portable Hard Drive.

    Sincerely yours.

    George F. Floyd Jr.

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    RSams says:

    I love that this is so simple to use. The more complicated the easier it is to make excuses.

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    Albert says:

    With all the different formats it accepts you can backup all your files without exception

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    Toby says:

    I like the frequent backup updates, where it backs it up for you automatically.

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    John Rasmussen says:

    The storage capacity. I won a netbook on another sweeps, but it has such limited capacity.

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    Faraz says:

    Would love to win the contest!

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    Monica Lancaster says:

    I could use an extra hard drive

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    Betty says:

    Love the efficiency of powering devices thru the USB connection. That’s one less powercord/transformer plugged into the surge protector. Doubt if I’m the only one who has disconnected device and walked off only to find the power cord dragging along the powerstrip and potentially everything plugged into it.

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    Juliana Jason says:

    I like the idea of backing up my videos of my daughter

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    Brittney says:

    i love that i can backup all of my important files and pictures

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    dn6511 says:

    I love the formats it supports

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    LASHEENA PONDS says:

    I like the auto back up

    lasheenaponds at yahoo dot com

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    LAWANNA DORAN says:

    USB powered!

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    James Coyne says:

    I like the fact that it doesn’t require an external power supply

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    xami101 says:

    i love the amount of space and the portability

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    Jennifer G. says:

    My favorite feature is that it supports the most common file types for photo. This is super important to me, to save my pics!

    jenbutterfly12 at yahoo dot com

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    Belinda McNabb says:

    tweeted

    http://twitter.com/Prairiebelle/status/3794197228

    Canadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Chat – join us at http://forum.coolcanucks.ca/

    bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    Belinda McNabb says:

    I like that this can be used on multiple computers. I have a computer and my son does so a product like this would be very handy and save us money in the long run

    Canadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Chat – join us at http://forum.coolcanucks.ca/

    bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    Dave says:

    I think the best feature is that it backs up your computer automatically. In the past I had a computer die and lost so much irreplaceable data, yet I still rarely back up my files because it is such a hassle to burn everything to DVD-Rs. This would be the perfect solution. Thank you for the chance to win.

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    Sara A says:

    I love the shock resistant case. I think my last backup drive was ruined when I moved to a new apartment

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    Erin says:

    I love the 320 GB, my computer is slowing down, and I know I’m going to need one soon.

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    I love how many formats it supports!

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    Shawnna says:

    No power cord. The fact that is is completely powered by the usb.

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    John says:

    i love how it is so compact and powered only by usb

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    Aimee W. says:

    Such a tough decision! I believe my favorite feature is the automatic backup. I am the first to admit that I can be a bit scatter-brained at times. This amazing little device would save me SO much stress & worry…not to mention a repeat of heartbreak I felt last year when my laptop crashed and I lost ALL of my data!
    Thanks!

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    Justin Gall says:

    You don’t have to use a extra power cord? That’s awesome. Rare to have a hd that’s powered by the usb

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    xami101 says:

    i love how it can hold up to 500 gb of information.

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    xami101 says:

    i love the fact that it can help with my crowded laptop

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    Ravzie says:

    I’d be thrilled to have an easy to use back up like this! I am a nontechie and I’d have trouble figuring out how to use some of the other products I’ve looked at.

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    Jaina's Mom says:

    I love that it will back up photos automatically, that is the most important thing for me.

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    I think the software for this looks simple and user friendly. I’ve used a couple that are not! I also like that it doesn’t have a power cord!

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    Shane Murray says:

    I love that it’s automatic and I don’t have to find all the file locations.

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    Layla says:

    I definitely love the size, and talk about the GB!! 320? Amazing! I think I can hold all my music, and that of all my town!!

    Thanks!

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    kate says:

    I love that I could get all of my daughter’s movies off my computer!

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    Kristy says:

    It would help us share pics with our families so portability would be the best feature for our family!

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    Greg says:

    I love the Frequent backup update feature. Backing up new and changed files every time the PC is idle for five minutes guarantees no loss of information.

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    Jeff says:

    The pre-installed backup software would be nice for emergencies.

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    Andrew says:

    I like that it’s designed to stay cool without a fan. I hate noisy electronics.

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    Karina says:

    automatic backup to save my very very important files

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    Frances Mitchell says:

    What I love about it is the plug and play feature. There’s a lot of plug and playing going on these days but generally you don’t find something like this that can do without it, love it!

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    Kay Burke says:

    Tweeted: just entered the HP SimpleSave Giveaway #MommyGoggles! http://tinyurl.com/podjr4

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    steve says:

    great size and autobackup
    will help with backup

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    melissa L says:

    I like how small it is and i would use it for all my home videos and pictures for back up.

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    Francesca says:

    I love the portability of it and this would be great for saving all my school work

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    Jason says:

    I love the automatic backup

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

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    Linda M. says:

    This is actually something I could do! Thanks for the video..it really made a believer out of me. I just love that it updates & is so small…as you said, no more CD’s!

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    Stacey O'Hora says:

    My favorite feature is the large amount of storage space. I have years of my family’s digital photos and large slideshow files that are a huge pain to back up! Second favorite feature is the speed – I am sick of burning 6-8 DVDs when it is time to backup my files. Thanks for the opportunity – my fingers are crossed. This product was made for me!

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    Carol says:

    I love that’s it’s so small and has so much storage space!

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    Mitch says:

    The Auto Backup is Genius!

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    etirv says:

    Perfect capacity for the teen who downloads so many things on her macbook and doesn’t have an external hard drive!

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    Kiley Smith says:

    I love that it is so easily portable and that it can be connected via usb!

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    Monique says:

    I love how small it is. My desk is a mess and space is precious!

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    jeg says:

    This would help me greatly in obtaining my master degree. It has a large amount of storage capacity will will be capable of storing the large excel finance sheets. It’s transportable so I can easily take it to class to implement final tweeks before my presentation.

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    Torrance says:

    I like the price, and it would great to back my files up!

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    K. Rock says:

    I like that it supports so many different file formats.

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    I love that it automaticaly backus up the computer instead of having to manualy do it.

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    I love that it will automaticaly backup because i never take the time to back up my files when i should.

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    Letessha says:

    I love the price and easy connectivity via usb.

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    Jeff Drake says:

    I make short movies and this would be perfect to back-up and transport my files.

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    Danny says:

    I like that it supports so many different file formats. I use my laptop for a lot of different things.

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    Greg says:

    I like the fact that it automatically updates. I’m terrible about remembering to backup my computer and having it do it for me is really important.

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    HilLesha says:

    I love that it supports the most common file types for photo, music and documents. I could always use a backup in case my computer ever crashes since it is several years old. :)

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    Dillon says:

    I really like that it can back up all of the PCs in the household and you can easily see who’s data is who’s. We have two different laptops that we use so its nice that we wouldn’t have to buy two of them.

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    JeansandTs@hotmail.com
    My favorite feature is that it is USB plug and play! That will help me out because I am tchnology challenged.

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    Char says:

    I love most that it is physically small and doesn’t have a lot of cables. It looks very easy to use and to carry. This would really help me out with backing up my photos and music collection. I would love to have it.

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    Janice Wright says:

    The automatic backup is my favorite feature. That way I won’t have to “remember” to do it.

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    Lindsay says:

    I love how small it is. Anything that takes up a lot of space doesn’t have a place in my life in my tiny little apartment with no storage. I would use this to back up my photos. Our computer fried and we got very close to losing all of our photos including the only copies of our wedding pictures. It was a wake up call.

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    Annette D says:

    The automatic back up would be a life saver! I have lost too many things because I failed to back them up.

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    Kristi says:

    follow on twitter – jessilynne

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    Kristi says:

    email subscriber

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    Kristi says:

    My favorite is the automatic backup. TY!

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    Lauren says:

    My favorite feature is the automatic backup — I’ve had a backup drive before but you had to manually do it — I ALWAYS forgot to do it reguarly!

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    Shilo Beedy says:

    I love that it supports hundreds of file formats which would be great for my pictures.

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    Melly says:

    Entered earlier but tweeted today!

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    Del says:

    You know what I love? It’s simple: THE PRICE!

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    Linda F says:

    I like that the SimpleSave software automatically finds and backs up the data on the PC, and after the first backup, automatically updates the backup with file changes whenever the computer is idle.
    This would be a great help as I currently don’t back up my computer and if I did I wouldn’t remember to update the backup.

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    Phyllis Ballard says:

    I love that it’s simple, because I am too when it comes to puters.

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    My3Sons33 says:

    I love everything about it! But the fact that you can easily use it with multiple pc’s and there is no software to install is key, since my older pc doesn’t respond well when we install new software.

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    Donovan Smith says:

    The Plug And Play Is A Very Effective And Easy To Use I Use It All The Time And I Just Love It

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    Lisa Cook says:

    I like that it frequently back ups my data. It’s a great feature so I don’t have to worry about forgetting about manually backing my data up.

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    Francine says:

    I love that it uses a USB cable – because I dont’ have any more available plugs on my power bar!

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    Sunny Poon says:

    I love the price.

    Price makes the difference.

    Thank you.

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    Heidi V. says:

    I like that it has a ton of space! Since I just started a graphics course it would be great storage for my graphics.

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    1stopmom says:

    I love that it has a shock resistant case, I am very clumsy!

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    Betty G says:

    I love that is is plug and play by USB. I’ve had problems in the past with back up devices that required unplugging the power supply.

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    Holly B says:

    I love that it’s plug & play, so easy to use!

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    Mary Lynch says:

    I’d really love to win this; I have lost documents before and it is a pain!

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    Carla says:

    you can’t beat the portability of this drive!

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    Thao says:

    I like the simplesave software: SimpleSave software automatically finds and backs up the data on the PC, and after the first backup, automatically updates the backup with file changes whenever the computer is idle.

    I won’t have to figure out what all needs to be backed up and will auto start when I am not on the computer.

    member(dot)thao(at)gmail.com

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    Tonya Froemel says:

    I love that is has only a USB cable. That’s one less power cable to worry about losing.

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    Lois Shores says:

    I like that everything is is automatic, that makes it easy for me

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    AmandaK says:

    I love that it can hold all types of files! We always seem to have computer problems, and this will help us back-up our files so we don’t lose them!

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    xami101 says:

    i love the fact that this seemly small device has the ability to hold up to 500 gb of information and the user doesnt need not worry of losing their work. and this portable device will help me a lot do to the fact the i need more computer space.

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    Susan Kieu says:

    My favorite feature is that it is powered by a usb cable.

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    Nancy Fontaine says:

    I love that it automatically backs up so I don’t have to remember. I lost 3 yrs of files and school work once. I never want to go through that again.

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    Nad says:

    I like that it’s easy (plug n’ play) and no power cord, woohoo!

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    Michael Provost says:

    My favourite feature is the Frequent backup update: Backs up new and changed files every time the PC is idle for five minutes. this is perfect because I constantly forget to back up everything!

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    Mary B says:

    I love that is performs frequent backup updates: Backs up new and changed files every time the PC is idle for five minutes.

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    Anson Young says:

    I love the USB connection. It goes with both my computers.

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    Sarah says:

    Wow — this thing sounds amazing. I bought a hard drive and a case for it to back up my files, but both times the external hard drive case has failed and I’m unable to both back up my current data or access my old data. It’s been so frustrating! I’d love to win this contest and be able to finally have a system that works!

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    B.W. says:

    I love that it is USB powered.

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    Christine W. says:

    I love it that theSimpleSave software automatically finds and backs up the data on the PC. After the first backup, automatically updates the backup with file changes whenever the computer is idle. I work on my grades at home and then transport them back to the computer at school. This would save so much time and automatically save without me having to remember to do it.

    Thank you,

    Christine
    womackcm@sbcglobal.net

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    Maggie M says:

    I follow mommygoggles on Twitter as “Smokeysmom” and Tweeted this fabulous giveaway: http://twitter.com/smokeysmom/status/3593654852

    maggie@mannwieler.com

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    Maggie M says:

    We have two desktop computers in our home. My husband has all of our photos stored on his computer, so I love that the SimpleSave can serve more than 1 computer. If my husband’s computer ever crashed, we’d lose all of our precious photos! I would sleep a lot sounder at night if we had the SimpleSave back up system. I love that no additional software is needed to install SimpleSave AND that it is powered by the PC’s USB 2.0 port and does not require an external power supply! Wonderful giveaway, thanks!

    maggie@mannwieler.com

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    Cindy Lewis says:

    this would be a great birthday gift for myself.

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    Jim says:

    Its sleek, simple to save and store my work and easy to travel with. My fond memories of pics, videos are always with me on the go wherever i go.

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    Patrick Whittemore says:

    I love the fact that it automatically backs up the files as I’m a lazier boy than the furniture company!

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    CMC says:

    I love that you can save tons of stuff on it and that it saves automatically.

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    Lynne Bayzand says:

    This looks fabulously easy to use, compact with tons of storage. What’s not to love?

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