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"No thought" file backup.
January 09, 2013

"No thought" file backup.

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review

Software Version

1.6.13

Modules Used

  • Mac OSX
  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • Browser

Overall Satisfaction

  • Great for "no thought" file back up
  • Synchronizing files across multiple computers and devices
  • Enabling iOS devices to better handle more file types
  • Share files with others
  • Not a good archive backup system
  • Not a substitute for version control
  • Backing up files in realtime
  • Always having access to relevant working files
It has worked consistently and made life easier

Product Usage

2 - Creative services, operations, HR.
None.
  • File sharing, synchronization, and backup.

Evaluation and Selection

Mix of online back up and portable media.
Box, Google Drive

Implementation

Training

Configuration

Support

Usability

Easy to set up across devices. The browser UI is pretty basic but works well enough.

Reliability

I wish file transfer was a little faster at times.

Integration

  • Airdropper is a web app that allows non-dropbox users to send or receive files from your dropbox account
Easy to set up but really should be part of the product. Results in extra cost.
  • No.

Vendor Relationship

Easy.
No terms, service is subscription based as needed.