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Riker · 08-04-05, 07:31 PM

Thanks for the quick responses thus far. My point still stands, in that if Sprite Backup offered an 'incremental' type backup option, the process would be a lot quicker, regardless of whether the backup is scheduled or manually done to the PC or SD/CF card. If Activesync can do incremental backups, why can't Sprite ??

Yes, I do lead a busy life unfortunately (something I would like to change !!). Some responses have indicated that the solution is to just do a scheduled backup 'on the go'. Yes, this is a work around, but not ideal. If the whole process was quicker, there are also other advantages eg. less writing to the memory card whilst backing up, therefore, increasing battery life etc.

I am surprised that people haven't mentioned this option or lack of option with Sprite before. Why is it necessary to write around 20 MB (of main memory) when backing up each time, when only a few files have changed from day to day ??

Sprite is good, but not perfect yet in my opinion. The beta version of BackupBuddy sounds very interesting - I'll certainly check it out. I have bought Sprite Backup however, although I am aware that Sprite do offer a very good 30 day money back guarantee.

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Riker Aximsite Minor League Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 163 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the quick responses thus far. My point still stands, in that if Sprite Backup offered an 'incremental' type backup option, the process would be a lot quicker, regardless of whether the backup is scheduled or manually done to the PC or SD/CF card. If Activesync can do incremental backups, why can't Sprite ?? Yes, I do lead a busy life unfortunately (something I would like to change !!). Some responses have indicated that the solution is to just do a scheduled backup 'on the go'. Yes, this is a work around, but not ideal. If the whole process was quicker, there are also other advantages eg. less writing to the memory card whilst backing up, therefore, increasing battery life etc. I am surprised that people haven't mentioned this option or lack of option with Sprite before. Why is it necessary to write around 20 MB (of main memory) when backing up each time, when only a few files have changed from day to day ?? Sprite is good, but not perfect yet in my opinion. The beta version of BackupBuddy sounds very interesting - I'll certainly check it out. I have bought Sprite Backup however, although I am aware that Sprite do offer a very good 30 day money back guarantee.