In reply to scrooks.

A good idea Steve. However, Crashplan for me is not a total solution. Even if only backing up my iPhoto library of 600GB, at upload speeds available to me, it will take 7.3 months minimum to upload. I hate to think what over 5TB would take, so for peace of mind of not having to rip my whole DVD library again if something catastrophic went wrong, having an offsite drive is pretty much essential for my plan, but only in addition to Crashplan for my photo's and documents

Loved your idea of the dock though and have just ordered one, so thanks again.

Regards