Clickfree C2N USB2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Simple software, Supports Windows and Mac OS, Can back up to DVD or CD
It can back up entire home networks and is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS.
The Clickfree C2N offers a convenient way to backup computers within a network. It's fast, compact, good-looking and includes a docking station.

Cons:

Weak security when backing up, Much slower on Mac OS than Windows, Not reliable for Mac OS
The external hard drive doesn't support the USB 3.0 interface.

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Last revision on November 25, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Simple software, Supports Windows and Mac OS, Can back up to DVD or CD
It can back up entire home networks and is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS
The Clickfree C2N offers a convenient way to backup computers within a network. It's fast, compact, good-looking and includes a docking station
Very easy to use, Automatic networking, Nicely made product overall

Reviewers Didn't Like

Weak security when backing up, Much slower on Mac OS than Windows, Not reliable for Mac OS
The external hard drive doesn't support the USB 3.0 interface
The Clickfree C2N doesn't allow you to back up the entire computer as an image, and it doesn't support USB 3.0, FireWire, or eSATA
Can take a long time to complete backup process, Size limited to 500gb as of now, Must leave plugged in and computer on for others to access it

Expert reviews and ratings

The Clickfree C2N is a wonderfully simple external hard drive that can back up multiple computers on your home network. You don't have to fiddle with its settings and you don't even need to know much about networking. We think it's an easy...

By Good Gear Guide on August 19, 2010

Users will only find three items inside the box – a quick start guide, the Clickfree backup drive with integrated USB, and a Docking Cradle. The drive sports a piano black finish, making it a fingerprint magnet. The integrated USB is located...

By Smarthouse on August 18, 2010

Clickfree has built its business on encouraging us to back up our data by making the process as simple as possible. The C2N is its latest offering. The basis of the device is a 250GB USB hard drive, but there's a lot more to it than...

By Expert Reviews on June 01, 2010

A powerful and secure portable drive that's well-suited to back up multiple network...

By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010

The Clickfree C2N makes an excellent backup solution for home users, including those with multiple network...

By cnet on May 24, 2010

When I first got this for review I was very curious as to how this thing was going to work, and I ended up being pleasantly surprised by just how truly easy it is.The Clickfree C2N backup system is so simple that anyone can use it to protect their...

By Testfreaks on May 02, 2010

Okay, we realize that backing up your files is an often times boring, laborious chore but as they continue to mount the importance of doing so has reached a critical level. Simply stated, ya gotta start protecting your digital junk.RELATEDHot...

By E-Gear on December 01, 2010

Easy to use home backup system with network...

By SmallNetBuilder on June 08, 2010

Backup – we’ve called it an ugly, boring chore before and it remains a necessary evil. We’ve also called Clickfree’s products an ideal way to address that chore before too, and with their latest drive – the Clickfree C2N...

By SlashGear on April 28, 2010