Dropbox Free Cloud Storage

So many choices! But I choose DROPBOX!

Cloud Storage (or storing your files in the cloud) simply means your files are stored in a different hard drive (not the one you have in your computer) and that it can be accessed from anywhere by anyhow at anytime. 

I actually installed and tried different Cloud services and based on how I needed it and how it was delivered by the provider, I got to say Dropbox is #1 and next is Google Drive. This review is based on how these clouds appealed to me when I was looking for a Free Cloud service to Sync not just a few computers and devices but to handle Syncs in 40+ Windows XP boxes, several laptops and devices.

Why Dropbox is the winner?

1. Very easy to install. Straight forward with no errors in installation. Requires very few data during registration and your done (we all hate answering longs forms and reading captchas). (To install Dropbox click here). After completing the registration form the installer will auto download. After that you can already install.
2. Useful features.

• You can save important files in your Dropbox and it will be available in all of your devices (iPad, Android, Blackberry, other computers).
• It synchronizes files and folders to all devices wherever the update was made from.
• You can work directly from files in your Dropbox folder. The Dropbox folder can be customized according to your desired location. By default it is installed in your My Documents. Supports special features for different devices. Such as 1) Auto-sync your pictures when you insert your USB drive, 2) Command different functions from your Blackberry such as Import and Export contact to Dropbox. 3) Share links to file so others can download it (externally). 4) Share folders and files and collaborate.5) Many more useful features. This is just the beginning.

3. Dropbox is FAST! Compared to Google Drive, files will sync faster!

4. No false advertisements, no crap on the website, no clutter on the software. Straightforward service! Other Cloud services will let you download for "free" but then again have you pay at the end. Promising unlimited bites but actually you have to pay to be "protected".

5. Get up to 16GB Free from referrals. 2GB is the standard free space in Dropbox. Small if you have many files to save, but on average its enough. And besides, Dropbox has plenty of free space to give away. 

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Comments on other Cloud Service

1. Google Drive - Syncs slower than Dropbox. But has  the advantage of 5GB Free space.
2. CX - Enables the user to really define the local cloud folder. Unlike in Dropbox and Google Drive, wherever you place it will always create the folders "Dropbox" and "Google Drive". This was my third best but it could not completely install in my Win7, Core-i7, ASUS board box. Plus it always get a flag message from my firewall. Makes you wonder if its safe to install.
3. JustCloud - Its just not worth it! They advertise for free unli storage with a price.
4. Sugarsync - have not tried this one. They say its also good.
5. Box - reviews not so high as far as I have seen. Dropbox and box are different.
6. Ubuntu One - Its slow. Installation is not the appealing. Lacks features.