Best Online Backup

I am looking for the best online backup service.  I currently have a time capsule and mozy, but Mozy ended their unlimited space and slowed down my computer significantly.  It always ran in the background even when the application was closed.  I prefer a service that offers unlimited space and is available for multiple computers.  This would be for 3 computers (2 macbooks and 1 PC). 

Depending on the size of your Library you cold back it up to an iDisk or any of the online back up sites.
If you just want to back up the photos any of the Photo Sharing sites will work: Personally I use SmugMug but there are many options including flickr. However, check the terms of your account carefully. While most sites have free uploading, you will often find that these uploads are limited in terms of the file size, or the bandwidth you can use per month. For access that allows you to upload full size pics with no restrictions you will need to pay.
I have two offsite back ups - one in my car and one in a relative's house across town. For both I use small portable USB drives. These are a whole lot faster and more convenient to work with than DVDs. The one in my car is updated whenever I add pics to the Library. The one across town I update 4 times a year.
Regards
TD

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