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Serve as best Format Recovery – Wondershare Data Recovery

roger — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:58:44 +0000

Have you accidentally formatted or met the dilemma that you have to format your PC, USB and other devices? During the formatting process or after the formatting, you suddenly realized that you didn’t back up the data or just back up some data. At this time, the only thing you want to do is to do format recovery and recover the lost data.

What’s Format?In short, format is to initialize and prepare a storage medium such as a hard drive or flash drive to be recognized, read or written by computer. Formatting has low- level and high-level. Most users only perform high-level formatting such as accidentally formatting a disk. For example, when you are ready to format your partition, you may choose quick format or regular format. The difference between them is whether the volume will scan the bad sector. When running a regular format command, each sector on the partition will be labeled as a re-useable space in the file location of the current partition, and the system scans the hard disk to check if there is any bad sector. The scanning for bad sectors takes most of the time of formatting the disk partition. While if you choose the ‘quick format’, it will only mark delete tags form file allocation table of the partition, without scanning the disk to check for bad sectors. Only when the hard disk has been previously formatted and ensure no bad sector, we can use ‘quick format’. All the data will be removed from the volume if you perform quick format.

When we need to format storage medium?When you need to reformat or format your PC, USB and other storage devices, it often comes from the following errors:

» Media/Drive is not formatted would you like to format now?” » Operating System not found » Invalid or corrupted or damaged FAT and NTFS partitions table » Cannot find file or program » Invalid command » Primary/Secondary HDD failure » Non system disk

When happened after formatting?Theoretically, quick format does not delete the data actually. It just marks the head of section where data locals by a kind of symbols telling operating system that this section is re-useable. During a format, you are just allowing the system to re-use the space on your drive by over-writing existing files. In this case, it is still possible to recover all data from formatted hard disk so long as there is no new data stored on after formatting. What you should do is to perform format recovery.

How to recover formatted data?If you need to perform format recovery, a professional data recovery software will help you to recover your lost data after formatting. Format Recovery function of Wondershare Data Recovery, special designed for quick and regular format recovery, can recover lost data due to formatting from PC, USB Drives, memory cards and other storage devices.

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Hardware data recovery

roger — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:01:07 +0000

Along with fast development of information in 21st century, computers have been applied to commercially and individually aspects with a remarkable growing speed. So it makes various electronic information, namely, the data – - become important and valuable property which cannot get lost both for enterprises or individuals. How to guarantee the integrity, usability and security of storage data has then become a crucial question day by day. As we know, data recovery can be category in to 3 levels Level 1 Logical Data Recovery. Applicable for Hard Drives manifest itself as following symptoms: Partition Loss, File corruption Virus Attack, Accidental Disk Format, File deletion… Of all the levels, this is the most widely performed. However, according to the relevant reports only 20-30% percent of all the data recovery cases can be addressed using software tools alone. On the other hand, if software tools are applied alone the risk of losing user data increases significantly, which undermines any professional data recovery level. Recovery Time = 1 Day Price = $375-$550 Level 2 Firmware and bad sector Restoration Disk manifest itself as follows 1. HDD is identified incorrectly. 2. HDD starts the motor and then hangs. 3. HDD capacity is identified incorrectly in the BIOS, usually less. 4. HDD can identify correctly in the BIOS, but all sectors are displayed as bad sectors, or disk partitioning is impossible. 5. HDD is very slow in reading/writing/formatting. Recovery Time = 1 – 2 Day Price = $650-$1100 Level 3. Hardware or mechanical data recovery This level handles with hardware component issues which can’t be repaired but the only solution is to have the components exchanged using donor parts. Strictly speaking, Level 3 is part of Level 2: Firmware and bad sector Restoration. Such as Head stack problems, Spindle motor problems and Platter Alignment & spacer problems Recovery Time= at least 2 day Price= at least USD1000 A lot of data recovery companies focus on Level 1 and Level 2 data recovery, but not Level 3. Why do not they want to dig gold form Level 3? The answer is very simple, they consider that Level 3 hardware or mechanical data recovery is too hard to deal with. Actually, it was a challenge problem for all the DR experts in a few years before. Except we have to invest hundreds of thousands money into this field for establishing a class 100 clean room, technique problems can not be overcome. For Head stack problems: how to dismount the head stack and then reinstall properly without damaging the sensitive heads is the key. Spindle motor problems: only a few top professionals with plenty of practical experience can handle spindle motor problems Platter alignment & spacer problems: so far they are still a headache for most of us without proper tools However, since a few professional data recovery tool providers researched and develop into this depth level, some easy to use and cost effective tools was launched successfully and have been gaining a popularity from DR experts, IT technicians and Forensics. The tool can assure you to operate on your HD on a relatively stable table, making your job easier and more reliable. Also, maintains the original cylinder status by removing and placing each platter of the multiple platters together, so that allows you to change multiple platters without moving the platters out of alignment with each other which otherwise will result in data corruption. Class 100 clean room can provide a good environment for drive disassembly and head/platter exchange. But it is not absolutely indispensible. This job also can be done successfully in a closed clean space. If you want to know more about data recovery hardware, please go to Google search.

Data Recovery Tools & Reviews

roger — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:38:35 +0000

After bringing the failed drive back to life, as a data recovery professional, you know now you need to recover the damaged file system by using data recovery tools; and maybe you know also you need to do a disk imaging in order to work from an accurate, stable hard drive image.Unfortunately, traditional disk imaging tools and methods are designed for and work on good HDDs only, not the patient HDDs that are unstable or inaccessible because of media defects and instable head, which are common challenges of Stage 2 in practice. Even more, with those traditional imaging tools, the time involved and the ordinary user-level repeated-read access to the media bring a risk of damaging the disk and head, making data lost irretrievable.But now there’s a better way: The disk probing equipment included in the Data Compass suite bypassing the disk-level problems such as multiple bad sectors, damaged surfaces, malfunctioning head assembly, or corrupted servo info, In the meantime you can use the default software or any other defined software you have been familiar with (R-studio, Winhex, any) to perform file recovery. Through the Data Compass, problem drives will become intact hard drives and ready for file recovery attempts..What can Data Compass do?Data recovery from physically damaged HDDs is what Data Compass designed for.* Data recovery from HDDs with severe multiple BAD sectors, which appear because of platter surface scratch or malfunction or instability of the magnetic head assembly (MHA).* Data recovery from HDDs that start to produce “clicking” sounds, which may be caused by corruption of sector servo labels or a MHA malfunction. If some heads or surfaces are damaged it is possible (before installation of MHA replacement) to create a copy of data using the remaining good surfaces or drive heads.* Availability of tools for logical analysis of FAT and NTFS file systems in the software complex allows data recovery in cases, when a drive is functional and only logical data structure is corrupted.* When used with malfunctioning drives, Data Compass complex often allows selective extraction of data necessary to your customers without reading all data from a drive (“recover data by file” without creating a complete disk image) saving a lot of time. In some cases, when drive malfunctions cause constant self-damage (like scratches on disks or instable MHA) these are the only means to accomplish this task. With the ShadowDisk technology adopted, users need not to worry about the drive degradation problem.Customer Reviews Of Data Compass:”The SalvationDATA Data Compass easily helps me get rid of SA bad sectors which can’t be repaired by other drive restoration products we’ve been using before, because it gives access to user data area directly by using its Analog technology which virtually boot the hard drive SA-independently.”- Yimei Cao, Lead Data Recovery Engineer CBL Data Recovery Technologies Inc. www.cbltech.com”Data Compass helps us to restore data from hard drives suffer from sever bad sectors, which are not able to be recovered from other tools in the DR market. Especially, by using the advanced Service Area (SA) emulation technology, it accesses the data from firmware defective hard drives directly. Also, multiple settings of the reading algorithm enables the optimization of data recovery from hard drives with poor performance of Head & Disk Assembly (HDA)”- Zijian Xie, Research and Development Manager Computer Science Labs, UK. www.computersciencelabs.comData Compass with Data Compass Explorer is now the premier choice amongst the Data Recovery Industry for fast and effective extraction of data from hard drive’s with severe unreadable sectors, media degradation and failing read/write heads. It is now officially my favourite tool in my vast collection of data recovery solutions and it is only going to get better over time once the new functions are completed. I especially look forward to the head selection function and the future Seagate, Western Digital firmware bypassing options. I’m so impressed I am considering ordering several more in the near future.Michael Owen, Managing Director Datatrack Labs Ltd. www.datatrack-labs.co.uk”I’ve started playing with settings of Data Compass and found it quite easy to use. I’ve already carried out a couple of data rescue tests with success and I’m quite satisfied about the performance of the tool.”- Filippo Corsi Computer Discount Siena www.computerdiscount.it”I received my Salvation Data Compass last week and I would like to share my experience with you.When I saw the release of Salvation Data Recovery Data Compass I was a bit skeptical about the ROI of this product. Since I’ve been in Data recovery for over 4 years and I manage to do most of my job with my current equipment (PC3K ISA, HDD Duplicator etc…) After reading spec and cases study about this product I decide to go ahead and try it.”- Francis Parent-Valiquette. www.tux-tech.caFor More: http://www.salvationdata.com/data-recovery-equipment/data-compass.htm

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Failed Hard Drive Data Recovery Tool

roger — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:30:25 +0000

After bringing the failed drive back to life, as a data recovery professional, you know now you need to recover the damaged file system by using file system recovery software; and maybe you know also you need to do a disk imaging in order to work from an accurate, stable hard drive image.

Unfortunately, traditional disk imaging tools and methods are designed for and work on good HDDs only, not the patient HDDs that are unstable or inaccessible because of media defects and instable head, which are common challenges of Stage 2 in practice. Even more, with those traditional imaging tools, the time involved and the ordinary user-level repeated-read access to the media bring a risk of damaging the disk and head, making data lost irretrievable.

But now there’s a better way: The disk probing equipment included in the Data Compass suite bypassing the disk-level problems such as multiple bad sectors, damaged surfaces, malfunctioning head assembly, or corrupted servo info, In the meantime you can use the default software or any other defined software you have been familiar with (R-studio, Winhex, any) to perform file recovery. Through the Data Compass, problem drives will become intact hard drives and ready for file recovery attempts..

Data recovery from physically damaged HDDs is what Data Compass designed for.

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SalvationDATA develop and manufacture specialized Data Recovery Tools and HDD Repair Tools!

Recovery Gets Easy Using Linux Data Recovery Software!

roger — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:06:22 +0000

Linux is a great operating system which is having various unique capacities that is not available in other operating system. It has capacities for high capacity data maintenance, multi user and multi tasking capacities which are very essential for today’s world where there is a huge amount of data as well as information which need to store in the computer. Linux is perfect suitable for these kind of thing and is used for a long time in the high capacities servers. Data loss is a very risky thing which occurs in all the operating system and unfortunately it happens in Linux operating systems too. We generally think that once the data lost can’t recover forever and it was true till there was not any solution for this kind of problem. As programmers and developers felt this problem, they made the software which can rescue all the lost data.

If you are using the Linux based computer systems then you might face the following problems: • Lost or Corrupted MBR • Lost or Corrupted Super Block • Lost or Corrupted Inode Table • Deletion of files or folders • Root Directories corruption • Corrupted BGD (Block Group Descriptor)

Finally they made software which has capacity to recover all the data and named it as Linux data recovery software. This software can recover the files after: • Files get removed by virus attack • Files get removed due to power failure • Files get removed due to system failure • Files get removed due to human error • The volume is reformatted even with a different operating system • Change or damage in volume structure • Presence of bad sectors on the disk

The Linux data recovery Software has a very intuitive graphical interface which is an on-screen wizard that will guide you to perform all the necessary steps for data recovery. The Linux data recovery software has the TurboScan technology and some adjustable tweaks which can make the recovery process much faster than before. It needs windows 2000, XP or 2003 as a host operating system. The software supports Ext2FS and Ext3FS file system. It has disk imaging and cloning capacities. The Disk Imaging helps in create image files that can be used as a regular disk. The Disk Cloning option allow the cloning the faulty disk to a healthy disk.

You can have various file transfer options with the Linux data recovery software. You can save the recover files on the other system of network. Moreover you can save the files on the remote FTP location also. It also performs the logical volume management (LVM) support for Linux volumes. It is available as demo version and License version. Demo is available for free and you have to purchase the License version. Different Licenses are available for different kind of users and you can choose it from them.

Kelly Mills is the webmaster of http://www.linuxdatarecovery.net. She is sharing all the latest information about Linux and data recovery process.

How To Recover Format Disk Data ,how To Recover Usb Disk Data,format Disk Data Recovery,

roger — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:25:18 +0000

Diskgetor Data Recovery software that leads to recovery or salvaging of data from the lost and corrupted datas, re-partitioned disk datas. Hard Disk get logically corrupted due to some common reasons as following:* Accidental Shutdown, Accidental Formatting, Virus Attacks, Re-partitioning of Logical Drives.

Generally, every hard disk should be formatted before use, and may be reformatted for some reasons during working. When you format a disk, the Operating System erases all bookkeeping information on the disk, tests the disk to make sure all sectors are reliable, marks bad sectors (that is, those that are scratched), and creates internal address tables for later uses to locate information. http://www.diskgetor.com/format-disk-data-recovery.htm

Diskgetor Data recovery Software recovers music pictures video digital files and folders image photo images data file and directory from your removable storage media lost due to accidental deletion, format, Virus attack, corruption, damaged file system etc. Software recover damaged corrupted logically bad crashed memory stick, usb jump drive, pen drive, dongle, external usb hard disk or other removable drive. Software also includes support for compact flash, memory card, multimedia card, SD card, removable microdrive, smart drive and media flash card memory etc.

Hard disk drive (hard disk drive, HDD) refers to the personal computer to control the addressing and accessing data on the hard disk device. Through the hard drive, the computer can store data. Despite the hard drives and hard drives (hard disk) are two concepts, but because the two are often packaged together, so it is the hard disk or a hard disk drive usually refers to a combination of both together formed equipment.

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recover the Format disk data,if some disk data had been Format, you can select the Recover Format disk data to scan. If you have written a lot of disk data to the formatted data, please click the Options button to set file type.Recover USB Disk Data.

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When To Use Hard Disk Drive Data Recovery

roger — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:32:45 +0000

Depending on the situation, Data recovery can be a very difficult and sensitive issue. In a data loss situation, a failed attempt could lead to more data problems and even the permanent removal or destruction of files. Therefore, it is necessary to fix the problem first and then try to recover the lost data in the right way.

You have deleted files from the recycling bin and now you realize that you need the file or a file is accidentally deleted and the recycle bin is bypassed in the process. In such a situation, you can go for data recovery hard drive programs that are designed to recover the lost files. The hard drive data recovery software is available free in the internet. However, you should not try the freeware if your data is valuable. So, for extra protection use a paid-for program.

Hard disk data recovery software is also applicable when a hard drive is accidentally formatted and all the information contained on it is lost. Such software can restore what has been lost. Look for the software programs, which are specifically designed for this situation and the type of computer and operating platform in use, as well.

Hard disk data recovery software is also applicable in some other data loss situations such as some files are “missing,” but they do not appear to have been deleted. There are some hard disk data recovery software which are designed specifically for this type of situation. .With right hard disk data recovery software bad sectors, missing directories or even inaccessible drives can all be overcome. Deleted or missing if the problem involves the critical files then you should consider the professional help.

Hard disk data recovery software is also beneficial if a hard drive suffers a mechanical failure and all data stored within is lost. But once again if the data is valuable it is advisable to contact a professional recovery service as trying a do-it-yourself job could prove disastrous.

Here follows the list of the common situations in which you will be benefited by hard disk data recovery software. The loss of data due to

These are common situations under which data recovery hard drive software can prove beneficial. So, don’t get panic stricken if you lose any data. In most of the cases the lost data are recoverable with hard disk drive data recovery software.

Phil Buttifant from Data Clinic Ltd writes about Disaster Recovery for more information about Disaster Recovery visit www.datlabs.co.uk

Using free data recovery software

roger — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:25:12 +0000

Try free software before paying hundreds.We test some of the best free data recovery tools available on the internet.As a rule if your partition has become corrupt we advise you to be extra cautious. Partition that becomes corrupt is an early sign that the drive has developed bad sectors. Many people don’t realise how common bad sectors are, they develop all the time however the hard drive marks them and stops using that sector. 95% of these bad sectors do not hold important data, however when they do it can cause the partition to be corrupt.For Windows the drive might ask you if you would like to format the partition, or that you might not be able to double click the drive.For MAC the drive might show up as empty or not show up on the desktop. If it is the drive that holds system files you might be shown a folder with a question mark on startup.In these cases you want to handle the drive with care and not to put it under unnecessary stress. Without using professional tools your aim is to get the data off as quick as possible. If you can access a file or folder by copying and pasting or via software do it with minimum browsing, if thesystem hangs in anyway stop the process immediately.1. Do not run disk repair utilitiesWindows-check diskOSX-disk utilitiesThese tools might be good for repairing the partition to a functional state by deleting problem files. But can ruin your chances of recovering you data.2. Do not save the software or recoverable files onto the disk you are recovering from3. Do not perform a excessive scans on the drive.You might need to quick scan a partition with data recovery software to access corrupt partitions. However, if the process hangs or is extremely slow stop immediately. These problems can be easily overcome with professional software but continuing with limited software can complicate your chances drastically. Data Carving – this type of recovery is usually the last resort to salvage anything useful off the drive. This is where the drive is scanned for files types.Files saved on a disk have headers and footers telling the operating system where files start and end and also what type of files they are. You can scan a drive for files in this way; however this method does not retain the filenames or any type of folder structure. This is why some refer to this method as data carving; the files are effectively carved out from the drive.PC Inspector File Recovery- Is one of the most impressive free software we have found it lets you access corrupt partitions, scan for deleted data and data carving recoveries!! for free!!However, commercial software is alot more powerful and more likely to find your data quickly. You should test a few different softwares to make sure you get the best results possible recovering your data.

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Promote your business with efficient data recovery tools

roger — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:32:59 +0000

Presently, with the increasing and deep influence of financial Crisis, how to use efficient tools to promote and expand the business becomes the prime mission of every enterprise. Take the IT serviceâoriented companies for instance, they are all now trying to find some efficient data recovery tools to expand their data recovery business and provide more comprehensive data recovery services!

The following points will be helpful to guide you to choose the proper and efficient data recovery tools.

1st, Handle more hard disk malfunctions than sole data recovery software. For example, the ability to repair severe bad sectors, clicking drives, and the ability to copy with other physical disk malfunctions.

2nd, Be easy to operate and user friendly so that the users wonât waste a lot of time to study the user manual or even pay to get some training, etc;

3rd, Gain unlimited after-sale added value. For data recovery tools, the most important is the upgrade. It is surely better that people can get lifelong free software upgrade and it is convenient to acquire the upgrade online. For this feature, there are only a few data recovery manufacturers who are able to provide such free services.

4th, A good technique support team. Data recovery experience plays an important role in a high successful rate of recovery. A good technique support team can help you easily find out the real disk malfunction and suggest the fastest and right solution to every problem. After comparing all data recovery tools in the market, Data Compass touches the best equipment and turns to be widely used by most of the data recovery companies. Data Compass is a comprehensive data recovery tool handling logical data recovery, physical data recovery and RAID data recovery.

For IT Service companies who intend to expand their business scope, it is quite essential for them to meet the aforementioned four points.

Meanwhile, the tools used by the professional data recovery companies are also the valuable references when purchasing the right data recovery tool. It is estimated that there are many professional data recovery companies who are using Data Compass. They are Top Tech in the USA, MICRO MANAGEMENT SRL in Italy, RSE data recovery services in Netherlands, Kroll Ontrack in Germany, Datatrack-Labs in UK, Data recovery Sweden, fields-data recovery in UK, Internet Owners Corporation in Japan, Stellar in India, etc. Besides being used widely in data recovery field, Data Compass contributes a lot in computer forensics, education and training. Presently, Data Compass is the tool applied in the training held by American data recovery specialistâMr. Scott, also the first chosen tool assisting UK data recovery and training company-Data Clinic and Italian Data recovery and training company- MICRO MANAGEMENT SRL to provide professional data recovery services and training to people all around the world. In the forthcoming demo in Milan held by Italy MICRO MANAGEMENT SRL, Data Compass will reveals people its powerful strength again.

Why is data compass so popular? Itâs the new-generation data recovery equipment with many build-in high advanced technologies, such as Service area emulation tech, ShadowDisk, HPESS, Image by Selective heads, etc.

âThe SalvationDATA Data Compass easily helps me get rid of SA bad sectors which can’t be repaired by other drive restoration products we’ve been using before, because it gives access to user data area directly by using its Analog technology which virtually boot the hard drive SA-independently.âCBL Data Recovery Technologies in Canada said. Data Compass is on the way to the great revolutionary of data recovery and provide customers with more and more powerful and innovative functions and lifelong software upgrade. The latest powerful upgrade for Data Compass is RAID data recovery utility add-on which supports RAID 0, RAID5, RAID 5e, and RAID5EE. This new RAID Utility will bring more and more miracles and benefit to more customer in data recovery field.

What’s the role of data recovery software?

roger — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:54:45 +0000

In present data recovery field, Data recovery software has been used widely and do not require professional knowledge. It is also can be produced easily. We can see there are many home-made data recovery software created by IT companies, computer shops even some data recovery amateurs.

It’s just because of the abundant supply, data recovery software has price advantages, they are usually very cheap or even free to download!

Who are using data recovery software?

Only if you are able to use your computer well and have some basic knowledge of hard disk, you can use data recovery software to recover some data for some simple cases. If you know further about firmware and data storage theory, you can then use some data recovery software with advanced features to repair bad sectors, firmware failure, etc. Data recovery software is often downloadable if you buy and get the authorized ID and password or license key. For this issue, data recovery software is quite popular for University students, data recovery amateurs, small data recovery companies who have very limited budget and target at some logical data recovery market, SOHO data recovery studios, etc.

However, if you step into further, you will know that for a complete data recovery process, the sole software is not enough. For example, you have damage in PCB or heads; you need to swap them from a donor drive. After the swapping, does it mean your drive is live and you can read the data? In most cases, this is not true. Even if you exchange the heads, you cannot read the data from your PC, and then you need professional data recovery software to scan and extract the data to a good destination drive. So far in the data recovery market, the best choice for professional data recovery companies are data recovery equipment which are data recovery software and hardware complex tools, such as SalvationDATA HD Doctor Suite, Data Compass, Flash doctor, ACE PC3000 UDMA, DE, PC3000 flash, etc. Because, for professional data recovery companies, computer forensic solution providers and all data recovery related service suppliers, data recovery software only can perform very little for them.

Therefore, in order to work well in data recovery field, to choose data recovery software or not is based on how far you want to involve in this field. The key is how to choose the best data recovery software! We usually have the following Criteria for Judgment:

1st, whether this data recovery software meet your current needs?And can it work stable?

2nd, Compare the price and functions from different data recovery software providers;

3rd, whether this software provides upgrades, is the upgrade free or not?

4th, whether this data recovery software supplier provides technique support, free or not or how long?

5th, Read their end user forum posts and find out how the existing users are using them;

6th, you can test by sending emails and ask questions to the suppliers and see how you will be treated

Is data recovery software enough if you want to start data recovery business?

No, Never enough! As stated above, professional data recovery companies and services providers use data recovery equipment, they may own some free or home-made data recovery software, but in most conditions, only data recovery hardware and software complex equipment can help their work. They even have different tools from different manufacturers. So if you do want to start your data recovery business, you’d better find out data recovery tools manufacturers who can provide comprehensive data recovery equipment and services, these tools usually contains data recovery software and hardware together. So far as we know, SalvationDATA and ACE tools are the best two options for people to start their data recovery business. Except Criteria for Judgment to choose the best data recovery software, you should also ask the suppliers how they will handle the shipping and tax cost for you, in some countries, the tax is terribly high! This is important to understand! Investment is also with the hope of future profit. So if you want your investment on tools to bring your future fortune, please take a good consideration of software and hardware-software complex. Compare the work performance, and then you will work out a good decision.