Item: Dropbox
Rating: 10
Author: Chrisostomos Prodromou

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

My scientific research generates a lot of data. Finding it in lab books can cost a lot of time. I store all my scientific data in Dropbox and Dropbox paper. It's great as it allows me to keep related information together and to search for it easily. Everything from data, methods, notes to papers for publication can be stored easily and accessed when needed. I can also share information easily with my fellow colleagues.

Pros and Cons

Access from any computer or Internet connected device
Large storage
Quick syncing
Reliable and safe

Requires a lot of storage locally
Can end up with conflicted copies, if a file is left open elsewhere.

Return on Investment

Keep data safe
Quick access
Improved efficiency

Alternatives Considered

I've not considered others, but I find that Dropbox is so versatile that I have not considered another platform. Dropbox makes it so easy for what I need to do. It allows me to store lots of related information tougher and to easily search for it. It allows me to share it too.

Key Insights

Do you think Dropbox delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Dropbox's feature set?

Yes

Did Dropbox live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Dropbox go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Dropbox again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Microsoft 365, Cloud Signage for Google Drive, Apple iCloud

Likelihood to Recommend

My experiments generate a lot of data over the many years that I have worked as a scientist. Dropbox allows me to file related information in single files and to share it easily. Thus, when I need to find the information I don't have to spend a lot of time, as I used to using lab books. It also allows me to access information when at a conference or anywhere where I am out of my office. For example, when I only had a phone I could still get access to my data.

Connected, safe and accessible all in one storage.

Overall Satisfaction with Dropbox