3 reviews

Dropbox

Released September, 2008

The Pros:Free to use (2GB of storage and up to 10GB total if you refer enough users). Available for a large variety of desktop and mobile platforms (Windows, OSX, Linux, Android, iOS, BlackBerry). Syncs between your multiple devices - always have your latest files, no matter what you're on.

The Cons:Syncs a single folder with no in-depth user controls. No direct syncing service options (with no online backup). Subscriptions are pretty ridged.

Dropbox is a file synchronization/backup service accessible through Dropbox.com that uses cloud computing to allow users to store, share, and access multiple files and folders across the Internet. Its simplest application would involve installing a Dropbox client application on two computers, and then synchronizing files between the two.

This means that when users travel between the two locations, he wouldn’t have to worry about bringing along a USB flash drive or CD, in that Dropbox automatically maintains the peer-to-peer relationship between the two. So if a user with 10 computers in her account deleted a file on one of them, the file would subsequently be deleted on all the other 9 as well; mind you, the file could be undeleted at any time. In addition, Dropbox keeps file revisions. The key aspect to this service also allows users to showcase their media files (pictures, videos) to the public via a URL.

Features

File Synchronization/Backup
Operated by Dropbox Inc.
Available Via DropBox.com
Unlimited Computers
Free/Paid Options
Supports Multiple Operating Systems
Supports Mobile Devices
Downloadable Application
Web-Based Client (Optional)

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free to use (2GB of storage and up to 10GB total if you refer enough users)
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available for a large variety of desktop and mobile platforms (Windows, OSX, Linux, Android, iOS, BlackBerry)
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syncs between your multiple devices - always have your latest files, no matter what you're on
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remotely backs up your files on Dropbox servers - extra redundancy if you lose your device or your hard disk crashes
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refer users for an additional 250MB each (for free accounts), or 500MB each (for subscribed users)
1

web accessible with a great online UI - access and have basic manipulation over your files from anywhere
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keeps backups of your deleted files in case you delete something by accident, end up needing something you didn't think you would (can be permanently deleted via the online interface)
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allows you to invite individuals to view your files privately, share sub-folders with other Dropbox users
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allows you to pay for more storage (50GB for $10/m or $100/y, or 100GB for $20/m or $200/y)
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saves bandwidth magically - doesn't have to re-upload entire files when they are changed
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public file and photo gallery folders - allows direct http linking to stored files, well designed online gallery
1

well designed, stable software and website
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software automatically updates itself when updates are found