Restore performance was the lowest when compared to other backup methods. This shouldn't be an issue, unless you have a need to frequently restore large amounts of data. Software The Mac version of the ECHO30 USB product doesn't include software. One must already own, or purchase, Retrospect Desktop Backup 4.3 to use this drive with a Mac. If you already have this software, than then ECHO30 has a very attractive price point.
Software is bundled with the PC version of the product.
On the bright side, Retrospect interacts with the ECHO30 drive flawlessly. When scanning for and selecting devices, it appears just as any other supported tape device. The support of the drive via Retrospect 4.3 was seamless, and backup and restore times were very good for a drive in this price range. If one already owns Retrospect 4.3 Desktop Backup, the drive is a great deal. But the added cost for those who don't already own Retrospect 4.3 can be significant, and puts the price of the entire package closer to higher performance alternatives.