Gearlog
June 16, 2009
Seagate and Rebit Team Up for Easy Backup
"PC users will no longer need to look at Apple's Time Capsule in envy, thanks to the Seagate and Rebit-powered Seagate Replica... Lose your whole system? The Replica will bring it back just as it was the day before."
Data Storage Newsletter
June 16, 2009
Seagate Opts for CDP From Rebit
"The Replica is an external HDD including a 2.5-inch HDD of 250GB or 500GB. Its CDP software, OEMed from Rebit, Inc. permits to automatically and continuously backup all the updated data of a Windows PC: applications, OS, emails, pictures, music, movies, etc, like Apple Time Machine."
Digitally Daunted
June 11, 2009
Rebit 2.5" 160GB backup device
"This is the answer to the Digitally Daunteds' prayer for security without stress... There is no schedule to set, no questions about what to backup-this is designed for ease of use and peace of mind... After making this wise purchase, you can be confident that you have taken the most important step to protect yourself against the hard-to-imagine damage that losing your important documents or cherished photos would cause."
Computer Times
June 10, 2009
Editors' Choice Storage Device - Rebit Backup Drives and Software
"...Rebit software provides consumers with a unique backup solution that out strides other companies by a mile... No more choosing file types, no more scheduling. Get ready for a complete and constant system backup... If you want easy, effortless, constant, and complete backup, Rebit is the obvious choice."
Peter Kent, author of Search Engine Optimization for Dummies, Complete Idiot's Guide to the Internet, and more...
June 1, 2009
"I'm data paranoid. I use three systems: two well-known online backup services and Rebit. But when I lost an important financial data file recently, only Rebit was able to provide a backup copy."
Consumer Reports (PDF download)
June 2009 Issue
Backing up: No excuses
"12 percent of U.S. online households lost important files in the past year because they weren't backed up. Yet only half of the online households we surveyed routinely made backup copies of such files. Many people might avoid this important chore because they consider it tedious. But that's no longer the case; new products make backing up your files virtually effortless... The 160GB Rebit Drive... backs up your entire hard drive."
DragonSteelMods
May 29, 2009
Rebit PC Backup Software
"DragonSteelMods gives the Rebit Multi PC Software a 5 out of 5 score and our Editor's Choice award!"
TabletPc2
2009 Dads & Grads Gift Guide
"Rebit protects everything with complete computer backup. In one instant, your important documents and information, including entertainment files, photos, video, mp3s and financial programs can be lost. But you also lose your operating system, applications, software, settings, bookmarks, drivers and configuration settings. The Rebit hard drive backup system automatically works to save your entire computer environment when you plug it in. Transparently, and continuously."
Scripps Howard News Service
May 20, 2009
Compute: Always use backup devices to save sanity
"If you have someone who is not very computer-savvy, Rebit (www.rebit.com) makes a simple backup that takes over an entire external drive. It works simply by plugging in a USB cable."
Fileslinger Backup Blog
May 10, 2009
Hopped-Up Rebit Increases Cuteness Quotient
"The Rebit scores very highly in the categories of ease of use and user-friendliness. I have complete confidence that my mother could use it with no problems... If you'd like to buy one of these charming devices (for which I get no kickback at all), hop on over to the Rebit website."
Around Hawaii
May 1, 2009
Are You Ready?
"Rebit has.. added to their product line with software that will allow you to backup as many as 6 PCs. At first glance, that looks like a good idea for a small business, but what about your average family? Guess what, statistics show that more families than ever are multi-PC ones. So, this could very well be the answer to your prayers."
Out of the Box
April 29, 2009
Brainless backup captures more mindshare
"Replica uses a combination of hardware and software - the slick Rebit that was one of the standout software products I saw at CES - to create a continuous backup experience on Windows that comes closest to Time Machine for the Mac."
ABC TV, Birmingham, Alabama
April 24, 2009
Simple Backup
"The Rebit software makes a 'full metal' backup- meaning your entire operating system is backed up, not just the data files. That way, a crashed computer doesn't mean re-installing the OS then restoring the data. You can restore everything in one operation."
Neo-Fight TV (The technology show for the "not-so-geeky")
April 20, 2009
"Always up-to-date and automatic... A great solution if you are looking for backup."
Testfreaks
March 28, 2009
Rebit Backup Software Review
"Today I've got a little piece of software for review that could pretty much save your life, or at least save you a ton of hassles with your PC... Rebit is very much different than most other backup software out there in that it does all the work for you really, other software requires user interaction to initiate the backup... Rebit is a great little piece of software that can be invaluable especially for those out there that aren't exactly technically inclined, even then though it can also be useful for most other people as well since it works as a complete backup and system restore."
TopTechNews
March 19, 2009
Back Up Your Hard Drive with Fast-and-Easy Rebit
"I recently ran into a product called Rebit that has changed my mind about backup."
Giz Wiz Podcast
March 18, 2009
Daily Giz Wiz 774: Rebit Backup
"Easily back up absolutely everything on your hard drive continually with Rebit."
Gizmos for Geeks
March 17, 2009
Rebit 160GB Automatic Backup Device
"This is one device that you really can't afford to live without."
Bruce Pechman - The Muscleman of Technology (click the video link)
March 10, 2009
Video segment on Computer Security
"It's an incredible product!"
List of products featured in the video
"What makes Rebit the best: COMPLETE DATA RECOVERY"
Scripps Howard News Service
March 10, 2009
Compute: A new product to back up your hard drive
"I recently ran into a product called Rebit that has changed my mind about backup..It does the entire computer, so if you lose your hard drives you will be back in business in a matter of an hour... Faithful readers will note that I have been using Acronis for this task for years. But I find Rebit is easier, faster and more likely to be used."
eJournal of the Tuscon Computer Society (PDF download)
March 10, 2009
Sights and Sounds of Muti-Media - Rebit
"You just plug it in. That's it! This is a wonderful way to keep your PC backed up on a continuous basis with minimal impact on your day-to-day operations. Once installed, Rebit keeps everything up-to-date without any intervention."
Technology Today (PDF download)
March 9, 2009
The Rebit Backup System = Total Computer Backup
"If you need to restore a single file or perform a total restoration to a new or reformatted hard disk drive, Rebit makes it quick and painless... Rebit is almost magical in how it backs up every digital artifact that is on your computer. If you have a catastrophic computer failure you just need to pop in the Rebit CD and let it restore every digital morsel to the recovery point of your choosing; to a new or your old reformatted hard drive."
Around Hawaii
March 1, 2009
More CES Goodies I'm Sure You'll Like Too!
"Let me introduce you to a system that will take care of the backup for you, with one click... yes, I said, ONE click!... I've been using one of Rebit's 500GB systems with my laptop for a while now and it is really great... You can also access any backed up files using windows explorer and work with them just as you would any other files on your computer. I give this one a double thumbs up!"
Northern Colorado Business Report
February 27, 2009
Geek's quest for perfect backup system continues
"...It's a very simple system to use: Plug it in, click a couple of introductory screens and the system begins working... It really is 'set and forget.'"
Daily Giz Wiz Radio: Rebit Backup
February 25, 2009
"It doesn't make backup easy - it makes it a thing of the past... It doesn't just back up your data - it backs up your entire PC... it's like TimeMachine™ for Windows... For mom and dad, who are not going to back up, this automatic backup is very, very good. I would send this to my mom."
CRN
February 24, 2009
2009 Channel Chiefs - Who's Who In Storage
"Includes Charlene Murphy, executive vice president of sales and marketing, Rebit."
Gearlog
February 23, 2009
Haiku Review: Rebit 500
"Full-system backup-- Rebit leaps to save the day."
Technews AM
February 23, 2009
Haiku Review: Rebit 500
"The Rebit is a compelling option for the large number of Windows PC users whose systems are compatible with the drive."
Technoblog
February 22, 2009
Review: Rebit 500
"It does the same job as Apple's Time Machine on the Mac: It keeps a copy of your hard drive in safe, local storage."
PC Magazine
February 20, 2009
Review: Rebit 500
"...If you need to keep your backups up-to-date all the time, and you require a solution that will get you back up and running almost instantly in case of a hard-drive crash, then the Rebit is the right choice for you."
Laptop Review
February 20, 2009
Review: Rebit 500
"It continuously backs up all your files, down to those needed to boot your PC."
Computer Technology Review
February 20, 2009
Review: Rebit 500
"Think of the Rebit 500... as a security blanket for your Windows PC."
Internet Power
February 20, 2009
Review: Rebit 500
"The Rebit 500 external hard drive is a continuous PC backup system that can save your skin."
Splash
February 19, 2009
Mother's Day Gift Guide
"The Rebit backup appliance is "ridiculously" simple to use. As the first and only backup solution for Windows® requiring nothing more than plugging it in, Rebit backs up EVERYTHING - not just data, but applications and the entire operating system."
Monthly Computer Chronicles newsletter (PDF download)
February 19, 2009
CES Showstoppers - Rebit
"Rebit is a great solution! Here's what you do: (1) plug the cable into the Rebit unit, (2) plug the USB cable into your computer or laptop, (3) click OK. That's it! Everything's automatic from that point on... Does it stop there? No way! As files of any sort are changed, Rebit backs them up, so you always have the latest version of each... This is a wonderful way to keep your PC backed up on a continuous basis, with minimal impact on your day-to-day operations. Once installed, Rebit keeps everything up-to-date without any intervention."
Digital Reviews
February 13, 2009
The Rebit Reviewed - Backup & Recovery System for Dummies
"Rebit allows you to back up your system without going through the hassles of backing up...Just plug the unit in to a USB Port, flick the switch, follow the prompts and the Rebit goes to work. Easy?It is brilliant to see that when you hover your mouse over a file you now have two additional properties: how many Rebit backups there are of this file and when the last backup was made...The beauty of using a Rebit system is that it will never get full. Older backups will automatically be deleted...It's very comforting to see the little frog symbol in the background continuously saving my work... Check it out and buy one for your parents (don't worry: that?s one appliance you don't have to install for them!)?Highly recommended!"
Splash
February 6, 2009
Valentine's Day Tech Talk Gift Guide 2009
"Rebit backs up EVERYTHING - not just data, but applications and the entire operating system. No lost memories..."
neo-fight.tv
February 5, 2009
CES 2009 Part Four
"Rebit's David Schwaab talks about Rebit's "ridiculously simple," automated backup and recovery at the CES Showstoppers press event."
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
February 2, 2009
ON COMPUTERS: Hard drive preserves every last bit
"If the computer's hard disk fails, and your computer won't start no matter what you do, you just replace the hard disk, plug in Rebit, and follow the on-screen directions to restore everything. Yes! Everything! ...What we wrote about before was called ClickFree. It's a drive, too, but it backs up your files, not your whole operating system and programs"
Huffington Post
January 22, 2009
CES: Ohm for the Holidays
"...One of the most important things a person can do with their computer is Back The Freaking Thing Up. But studies show that most people tend not to, leaving all their important documents and data at risk. But one company, Rebit, took it to its own high level. You plug in the external hard drive...and...well, that's pretty much it. You leave it plugged in, and it backs up your entire computer, and then constantly monitors your system for whenever you change a file. Rebit then backs it up. That's the kind of easy I'm referring to."
Earthweb Hardware
January 22, 2009
"After installing its preloaded software, the Rebit appliance provides complete, continuous backup of documents, applications, and the Windows XP or Vista operating system -- in short, of the PC's entire C: partition, copying files and folders within moments of editing or recovering a whole system in case of emergency."
Parks Associates
January 12, 2009
"And speaking of easy storage solutions - Rebit!"
Dental Technology
January 10, 2009
"In my opinion, this looks to be a nice way to keep yourself free from worry."
StorageTopics.com
January 9, 2009
"For those of you that are procrastinating when it comes to backing up your PC, take a close look at Rebit."
CoolestGadgets.com
January 9, 2009
"So what am I looking at?" "Time machine for Windows." That was pretty much how the conversation surrounding the Rebit product went and I can't think of a better description so I'm stealing it! (with apologies to Apple...)."
Megawoot
January 9, 2009
"So what am I looking at?" "Time machine for Windows." That was pretty much how the conversation surrounding the Rebit product went and I can't think of a better description so I'm stealing it! (with apologies to Apple..."
PC World
January 5, 2009
"Rebit Disk Drive Backup is even simpler to use. Just plug in the drive (available in capacities up to 500GB for $220), give the built-in software permission to back up, and off it goes, continually protecting you in the background."
A2Z Computing
December 21, 2008
"Rebit does some pretty complicated things to make sure it always has the most up to date copy of any given file on your computer, and it does it all with you barely even knowing it's there."
QWOWI
December 16, 2008
"...A bare metal recovery option for home users; how cool is that? It's Alaska in February cool... In the span of less than two weeks I've gone from never having heard of the Rebit to being totally enamored with the thing. Reliable backup, and a cool little frog logo; backup doesn't get much better than a Rebit."
eWeek
November 24, 2008
"Rebit... is one of the most intriguing. Not only does Rebit back up data like all the other products listed here, but it also backs up an entire hard drive and restores it to its original state?including restoration of the operating system and software applications, shortcuts and file associations?when rebooted on the new drive. None of the other products here can make that claim."
ChannelWeb
November 20, 2008
"The Rebit product is borderline genius," he said Thompson. "I don't know why someone didn't do this before." Thompson said that the appliance appeals to his small business and local government market because of the way such customers operate. "With backups, if you provide anything other than unattended backups, they won't get done," he said. "And this is unattended backup."
Practical Travel Gear
August 14, 2008
"I've been testing a new solution that has finally solved the problem for good. It's a small external hard drive called Rebit and here are the instructions. 1) Plug the USB cord into the Rebit and your computer. 2) Click "OK" when the prompts come up on your screen. 3) Go on with whatever you were doing... Yes, it really is that easy... I can't remember the last time I was this thrilled with a piece of computer hardware. For once a company's marketing tag line is entirely accurate: "ridiculously simple backup."
Computer Shopper
January 24, 2008
"Of more than 2,000 adults polled, a recent study by Seagate and Harris Interactive found that nearly 50 percent don't back up their drives. The reason? A full 35 percent of participants said they had no idea how For totally brainless backup, check out the Rebit Backup 120GB drive it's designed solely for backups. Plug it in via USB, and the drive continuously monitors and updates the files on your PC. In addition, Rebit can also back up e-mail messages, software, and OS settings. It's ideal for people who don't want to think about backup or tinker with complicated software."
Updated Article: "Peace of mind is priceless . . . or is it? You can buy a little peace of mind from Rebit, at least as far as your files go. [...] Restoring lost files is as simple as dragging and dropping them in Windows Explorer. Even a full system restore is child's play with the included recovery CD. The backup units come in 80GB, 120GB, 160GB, 320GB, and 500GB. Prices range from $169 to $269, making the Rebit solution not only exceedingly simple but also cost effective."
Trying Technology
January 9, 2008
"Rebit offers "no-click" backup appliances for notebook and desktop users, e.g. they've got USB-powered pocket hard drives, for people who want to do backups but not think about it. Their software automatically does byte-level CDP, including for Outlook files. User read-only access to the Rebit is with Windows Explorer. Easy and automatic!"
Daily Camera
November 26, 2007
"This device eliminates the worry of losing files and the need to take a computer to an ‘expert’ to back up the information."
ComputerWorld
November 20, 2007
"the software-hardware combo takes a click or two of the mouse and it's ready to work. It backs up everything-files, applications and even the operating system."
Slippery Brick
October 29th, 2007
"The Rebit device is designed to attach to your computer through an available USB port. Once attached you can forget about worrying over complex backup software and scheduling. The Windows-based product does ‘complete and continuous backup of not only data, but applications and the entire operating system.’ If your PC should tank or you need to restore a file or folder you can drag and drop or automatically restore said data from Rebit."
ZDNet
August, 2007
"For totally brainless backup, check out the Rebit Backup 120GB drive."
ArsGeek
June 27, 2007
"There are lots of folks out there who use the old ‘pray it doesn’t die’ backup method. For those who aren’t technically savvy or don’t want to spend time configuring a piece of backup software Rebit is perfect. It is literally a device you could plug in and forget about until you really need it. I love this little device for my XP machine. I love how easy it is and the fact that I can simply forget about it."
Gizmodo
May 7, 2007
"Rebit is a pocket-sized backup that is so easy to use that even my mom could master it (and she still calls her computer ‘that TV thing’)."
John Ross - Technology Talk Show Host, Woodward Radio Group
"I really enjoy it when a company delivers on its promises, and the simple promise of ReBit is a welcome relief for my listeners that fear learning about computer technology. They simply want a device that works without any involvement from them and ReBit has hit a home run with their implementation."
Reviews4You.com
"The Rebit connected to the Lenovo ThinkPad, continues to check the drive and backup new and/or changed files. I love it! The company states, “Ridiculously Simple Backup.” It is not often that I find a product the measures up to its advance PR. The Rebit is one of those."
Tibesti
Best of the Best
- Simple and painless backup
- No software to install
- Compact and rugged
“Most users don't back up their data because they don't know how or they don't remember to do it. The Rebit solves both these problems by being dead easy to use. If you can find your USB port you know enough to set up and run this external hard drive.”
