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Actually, I think he said 60GB. So that's just 13 DVDs or 95 CDs. Update:No. You're right 40GB. so 9 DVDs or 62 CDs!

Of course, the new hard disk would probably be cheaper than the media.

It could get a tad expensive if he has to do it frequently--but his data would be safe:)

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