Sprite or SK Tools Backup?

12-03-06, 10:11 AM

Sprite Backup 5.1 or SK Tools Backup. Which backup program do you prefer? Have you had any problems with either program?

I have both. Although each has more sophisticated features, all I need is a full system backup. I have used the iPaq version of Sprite for several years with good success. I recently purchased 5.1. I haven't needed to restore using it yet. On the other hand, I have recently used SK Tools for successful restore.

Wee · 12-03-06, 08:49 PM

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12-03-06, 08:52 PM

Not even considering SPB Backup? That's quite a good program too.

12-03-06, 09:00 PM

Thanks for the comments. However, I'm interested in others' experiences with these two programs. At this point, I'm not interested in buying another backup program.

aedmunds7 · 12-03-06, 09:09 PM

We have a family of 4 Axims: Axim x5 & 3 Axim x50v; have been using Sprite Backup for 5 years. Love the ease of this app; at this time, wouldn't use anything else. Never failed in backups or restoring.

12-03-06, 09:57 PM

between the two choices, stick with Sprite.

Wee · 12-03-06, 10:14 PM

I have been using Sprite without problem.

12-03-06, 10:17 PM

I agree about the ease of use of Sprite. Backup is a breeze. The SK Tools backup interface is a bit clunky. It is slower to backup. I haven't needed to use the additional backup features of SK. But, I keep wondering if I'm missing something. Do others use the additional backup features of SK. If so, can you explain the advantages of these features?

Tankman · 12-03-06, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by twmiller

Between the two choices, stick with Sprite.

Sprite has never failed! Prefer Sprite over other backup programs I've tried.
And, I have used quite a few! :approve:

12-03-06, 11:35 PM

Well, I did a little more reading about the two backup programs. I think I have a better grasp of the differences. I think I will use the Sprite backup as my main backup program. However, I will also sequentially run a SK backup. Other than space and some additional time, I figure it doesn't hurt to have some duplication. Thanks for everyones comments.

cravaus · 12-04-06, 12:36 AM

I use SK Tools. It does every thing I want but it is not sufficient by it self. I use it in conjunction with SKSchema and Mighty Sync. If I did not have these other programs I think I would use Sprite. The three programs combined make a very flexable system. I can make it do just about any thing I want it to do. The interface is a very minimalist at best. You have to do some study to figure out how to make it do what you want it to do. I am not against spending money to get a reliable program. On the other hand, SK has never failed me and it is a bargain. I am a heavy user. I back up every day and I have staggered back ups stored both on the PDA and on the PC. I have had to do full restores several times because I often max out what the PDA is supposed to be capable of doing and I have a nasty habit of hacking the registry for fun. No, problems. Everything comes back. So, Sprite is great. I have no need for it. I stick with SK because it does it all for me.