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"The ability to use the same professional DVCAM tape stock which I shoot on
and to store large video files and their associated project files on one tape makes
DV Backup a win/win for anyone doing professional video production work.
I'm getting rid of my old expensive tape backup system since DV Backup is quicker,
more reliable and easier to use."
(Steve Crandall, ProMotion Arts Video Production, 3 August 2004)


"Thanks for the awesome program. I had no idea a product like this even existed
until a few days ago. Its a total lifesaver. I've been backing up to cd's and its just a
super pain in the ass when you want to archive video.
Anyway....Thanks again for DV Backup!!!!"
(Bruce Baker, private email 20 June 2004, quote published with permission)


"I love DV Backup. This is the best thing that has happened in a while.
I purchased an Optima Tape back up system back in 1998 for a whopping
$2400.00 and always had problems... Now 6 years later Desktape has never
released an OSX rev and want $249.00 to upgrade to OS 9.2.2....  what a joke.
DV Backup blows everything I've ever seen clean out of the water.
I'm a video producer and backing up my projects is a must....
Thank You for being so smart."
(Jim Standridge, private email 18 May 2004, quote published with permission)


"I about half purchased my DV camera just so I could get out of buying overkill/dying
DLT hardware on ebay. I finally have my camera, downloaded your software, and am quite impressed. 
It does everything it says and nothing it doesn't.  It simply works, and very well I will add.  Great effort."
(Brian Radwanski, private email 7 May 2004, quote published with permission)


"I have been using DV Backup for a while now & just wanted to let you know, it's the
best & most cost effective backup software I have ever used. Working with large animation
files my only alternative to your "system" would have been a very expensive tape based
solution, which my company just can't afford. With your software & a cheap Digital 8
camcorder I can now save my work without having to split files, use multiple DVD-RW's
or risk loosing them. Many thanks for a great product at a great price."
(Nick Lambert, dvbackup users' group, 29 January 2004)


  "Fine piece of software. Does exactly what is says on the can. Works fast and flawlessly
with my Sony TRV-240. Neat and tidy interface too. If you need large capacity backup,
this is definitely worth trying. Wish all software was written like this one."
("Justin Case", Versiontracker.com, 5 October 2003)


"I had been looking for a backup solution for my small design consultancy and after reading
the summary of DV Backup by Tim Hewett I immediately checked this product out.
This is a staggeringly useful piece of software that provides the means for almost anyone
with a DV camcorder the flexibility of a high capacity tape backup system.

 After purchasing an activation key and utilising one of my unused DV cassettes
I was able to make a complete backup and restore of my G4 Powerbook with less
fuss than I ever experienced using products like Retrospect not to mention it's very portable.
To be fair, DV Backup is not yet packed with all the features of products like Retrospect, however what
it lacks in features it makes up for in ease of use with a slick interface and plug and play usability.

 What I think is extremely clever about DV backup is not only is it innovative but it also meets the needs
of all those Mac users who don't have the budget to go out and buy an expensive tape backup system
or don't want to end up with endless stacks of DVD backup disks cluttering up their studio space.

 Another nice thing about DV Backup is the support offered by TIm. I had a question after purchasing my
activation code via Kagi (the tiny sum of $25 USD) and emailed the support email address only half
hoping to get a response sometime in the next seven days if ever. I was pleasantly surprised to find that
I got a reply within six hours and found that Tim was not only quick at getting back to me but was much
more helpful than the support that I have encountered from any major software company so far.

 In my opinion this is one of the most useful and best value for money products that I have come
across on Macintouch and recommend that your readers check it out if they have not already."
(Elliot Ramsay, DV Backup user review on MacInTouch, 14 July 2003)


"What a cool idea! I can get a camera and a bunch of MiniDV tapes for
notverymuchmoney -- certainly less than a "real" tape backup device!"
("Anonymous", Macupdate.com 26 October 2003)


"This is one great app! Any program that will enable me more uses for my digital
hardware is great! Now I able to use my digital camera as both a image device
and now a digital tape drive backup device!!! That alone makes the value to me of
my camera even more worth it! :) keep up the good work!!"
("digitol_lobo (Digitol Disturbance)", Versiontracker.com, 20 August 2003)


 "Using DV cam for backup--this is by far one of the coolest ideas I have seen..."
("SS Gotenk", Versiontracker.com, 11 September 2003)



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