Another new Apple related problem with data loss
Oct 19, 2009 3:17:44 GMT
Post by CharlieChomper on Oct 19, 2009 3:17:44 GMT
It appears that the Snow Leopard situation is not the only one causing problems with data loss for those using Apple/Mac-related products.
Earlier this week, it came out that those using Apple's rather expensive (roughly $300US/~202EUR for 1TB or $500/~336EUR for 2TB) Time Capsule product for the purpose of back ups have been dealing with a rather nightmarish situation.
It appears that the product has been turning hard drives into "bricks" (ie rendering them permanently unusable) with the amount of time varying, but with an average of about eighteen months into having purchased it.
Despite the number of complaints (even on their own forums) from Mac users, the company has continued to deny that there exists a problem or do anything about this--instead, it seems they're hoping to force users to go out and purchase new hardware from them instead (historically, it has been the case with Apple at times of where anything over a year old translates into trying to get their customers to purchase new gear--even if this means entirely new systems versus just fixing whatever the problem might be).
One current theory is that it may be the power supply at fault (either just "dying" or possibly due to failing internal connections--both of which are rather unheard given that length of time, unless a power supply is very poorly/badly made or manufactured).
However, that said, there has been found to be somewhat of a workaround to this problem--one that is not as simple as it may sound. It involves making use of an external power supply manufactured by a third party--however, if there's still a warranty in effect, expect for this to effectively void it.
In the meantime, one Mac user has set up a as a memorial of sorts for owners of Time Capsules which have "died".
Earlier this week, it came out that those using Apple's rather expensive (roughly $300US/~202EUR for 1TB or $500/~336EUR for 2TB) Time Capsule product for the purpose of back ups have been dealing with a rather nightmarish situation.
It appears that the product has been turning hard drives into "bricks" (ie rendering them permanently unusable) with the amount of time varying, but with an average of about eighteen months into having purchased it.
Despite the number of complaints (even on their own forums) from Mac users, the company has continued to deny that there exists a problem or do anything about this--instead, it seems they're hoping to force users to go out and purchase new hardware from them instead (historically, it has been the case with Apple at times of where anything over a year old translates into trying to get their customers to purchase new gear--even if this means entirely new systems versus just fixing whatever the problem might be).
One current theory is that it may be the power supply at fault (either just "dying" or possibly due to failing internal connections--both of which are rather unheard given that length of time, unless a power supply is very poorly/badly made or manufactured).
However, that said, there has been found to be somewhat of a workaround to this problem--one that is not as simple as it may sound. It involves making use of an external power supply manufactured by a third party--however, if there's still a warranty in effect, expect for this to effectively void it.
In the meantime, one Mac user has set up a as a memorial of sorts for owners of Time Capsules which have "died".
