There are a couple of considerations that make the cloud storage idea less-than-perfect for many home users.
First, how many gigabytes of data are you talking? All of that data needs to be transmitted over your internet connection subject to your upload speed limitations. That can be a VERY slow process.
Second, many ISPs now have limitations on how much data you can upload/download per month. In my case, I'd have to split my music collection uploads over a 6 or 7 month period (and do no other online computing) in order to avoid extra charges for violating my data cap.
If you had to restore from the cloud to a new drive, you'd be looking at the same issues repeated.
There is also some concern about copyright infringement issues. "Copyright trolling" lawsuits have become very popular and here you're putting mountains of copyrighted music out into cyberspace. If you read the TOS (terms of service) contracts for ISPs and likely most cloud storage outfits, you'll find that will tell you they'll roll over pretty fast when faced with a subpoena demanding subscriber info. I could see a situation where cloud storage is simply painting a target on your backside.
Finally, most of the cloud storage outfits get pretty pricy if you want to store much data.
Considering that one can buy 1 or 2 terabyte drives in the $100 range, it still makes far more sense for the average Joe to buy a couple of USB drives and store his own collection. Just don't forget to keep one of the drives off premises.
First, how many gigabytes of data are you talking? All of that data needs to be transmitted over your internet connection subject to your upload speed limitations. That can be a VERY slow process.
Second, many ISPs now have limitations on how much data you can upload/download per month. In my case, I'd have to split my music collection uploads over a 6 or 7 month period (and do no other online computing) in order to avoid extra charges for violating my data cap.
If you had to restore from the cloud to a new drive, you'd be looking at the same issues repeated.
There is also some concern about copyright infringement issues. "Copyright trolling" lawsuits have become very popular and here you're putting mountains of copyrighted music out into cyberspace. If you read the TOS (terms of service) contracts for ISPs and likely most cloud storage outfits, you'll find that will tell you they'll roll over pretty fast when faced with a subpoena demanding subscriber info. I could see a situation where cloud storage is simply painting a target on your backside.
Finally, most of the cloud storage outfits get pretty pricy if you want to store much data.
Considering that one can buy 1 or 2 terabyte drives in the $100 range, it still makes far more sense for the average Joe to buy a couple of USB drives and store his own collection. Just don't forget to keep one of the drives off premises.