Can anyone recommend the best ONLINE backup for Mac's

Hello, I have a new Macbook Pro, and would like to take an extra step and backup
my pictures, my files, my i-tunes library, onto an online service. Does anyone use one
now or have you had any experience with using an online service? Thanks

While MobileMe does offer up cloud storage, I wouldn't say it's a great backup service as such. You have to manually copy stuff etc. It's not automated - of course there are ways to automate it of course.
Also, you need to consider the amount you need to store. 20Gb standard with MobileMe, beyond that you pay to upgrade?
Personally I prefer to use automated services. My current favourite is Mozy - you can read about my experiences here: http://www.markc.me.uk/MarkC/Blog/Entries/2009/7/15Online_Backups_-Mozy.html
I've the best part of 1Tb of uploaded backed up data on there now, all for 50ish dollars/year. Bargain, and works well.

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