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Review Dropbox.com – Online File Storage

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 08:18 AM PDT

Dropbox.com is an online file storage system that allows you to keep files/folders synchronized in the cloud or across different computers.

It’s not a secret that I’m a big fan of cloud computing. Dropbox is one of the tools I use that makes working in the cloud a little easier. The concept is pretty simple: install the Dropbox software on any computer or smart phone you own, and the files/folders will be synchronized whenever those machines have access to the internet … automagically. You don’t have to remember or tell it to sync–it all happens in the background. Here are some of the ways I use it:

Move files around on the network without Mac/Windows issues or permission problems
Make sure I have a backup copy of a presentation when I’m traveling to a client or conference
Make sure I have access to any recent reports or other deliverables while on the road and not at my desk
Send clients link to deliverables to get around any email firewalls or attachment blocking
Transfer files to/from my iPad or iPhone that I can view anywhere
Work on files on my iPad remotely (see Getting Things Done on an iPad)

A basic account comes with 2GB free. You can upgrade to 50 GB for $9.99 a month or 100GB for $20 a month. Those upgrades might come in handy if you want to upload files/pictures while on vacation to make sure you don’t lose them before you get back. I’ve tried a few other online file syncing applications and have met with limited success. Windows live sync was complicated to configure and too buggy. I once had it eat my vacation pictures from Yosemite. Box.net has a lot more features but, for a single person, it’s a little too expensive (see my Box.net review).

Dropbox is extremely easy to use and very reasonably priced. Unless you need more features, I recommend you try dropbox.com first.
photo credit: tipiro

This post originally came from Michael Gray who is an SEO Consultant. Be sure not to miss the Thesis WordPress Theme review.

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