<p>well I'm not using the entire thing for backup, just a small part of it in case my laptop crashes and I lose everything(some documents, pictures of family and friends, etc).</p>
<p>Thanks for your advice. I also have a question about which Dell warrenty plan I should subscribe to? I am assuming laptops are not as durable as desktops, so how dependable are laptops and how often do they malfunction? I never had a warrenty for my desktops and they have all lasted 4-6 years with no problems, but I am assuming it might possibly be different with a laptop.</p>