Box for Android is offering 50GB of free storage for new users, download and sign up!
Story:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...all-android-users-50gb-of-free-cloud-storage/
App:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.box.android
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Thanks! Just signed up. Seems to run fairly smooth. And I don't think I'll ever used 50gb. (First post, w00t! - lol)
i saw this on over at techspot. that is one hell of a bargain (free!!) but i just singed up for dropbox a week ago and am kinda hesitant
It needs to read my contact data? No thanx, I have 3 terabytes here at home that I can access from anywhere.
10MB file upload cap though
Eh I never saw the point in these net data boxes. The only thing I could think of needing that much space for is music, but I stream mine from Google music.
50GB for free is still insane regardless of needs.
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LaserChicken said:
It needs to read my contact data? No thanx, I have 3 terabytes here at home that I can access from anywhere.
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Do you link your files for people to download? Cause file sharing is what I'm talking about
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Pixelation said:
Do you link your files for people to download? Cause file sharing is what I'm talking about
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Exactly what I thought it would be the most useful for, then saw the upload cap...kinda makes the file sharing somewhat limited if you can't upload large files that would make this truly a bargain! Now, if the cap were huge like several gigs- useful for folders and such...
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10MB file upload cap though
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Acutally, it's 100mb. For most people, this should be a problem. For me, I had one or two that didn't upload because of them going over the size limit, but still, 50gb free is great.
I also have DropBox and they have removed all their upload caps. Unlimited size, but you don't get the 50gb free.
You can download their latest app for the droid and I believe you can get up to 3 extra gbs when you allow the app to upload from your droid when you take pictures or shoot videos. So, for every 512mb you upload, you get an extra 512mb. You can keep doing that until you gain an extra 3gb and then they won't add anymore.
I did email Box.net to let them know that I love the 50gb I had via the LG promotion, but Dropbox had recently removed their upload cap limit for free users and it would be nice if Box.net would do the same. Not sure if they'll respond.
Anyways, it's a nice deal.
Honestly, I believe this is in the wrong section, sure it could be an app, but it's general/offtopic
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Im more than happy with my 11.25GB on dropbox
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I like mediafire. Easy and simple. Don't share too many files and I just keep my music on my laptop/Google music so I don't need extra storage.
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Pixelation said:
Do you link your files for people to download? Cause file sharing is what I'm talking about
SMILE It's Not Illegal Yet
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Just saw your reply
You've got a good point, I don't really share access to my storage outside of a very small group of friends. I suppose if we're talking about sharing files like themes or sbf files, these services certainly have their place. But still, it would make me feel much better if their apk's didn't request access to my private data, i.e. contacts...or if they at least gave me the option to turn off the services which require such access. Basically, I just want a choice...
Don't mean to sound paranoid or anything, I'm just a big GNU guy and a Richard-Stallman-like fan of privacy and freedom.
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You've got a good point, I don't really share access to my storage outside of a very small group of friends. I suppose if we're talking about sharing files like themes or sbf files, these services certainly have their place. But still, it would make me feel much better if their apk's didn't request access to my private data, i.e. contacts...or if they at least gave me the option to turn off the services which require such access. Basically, I just want a choice...
Don't mean to sound paranoid or anything, I'm just a big GNU guy and a Richard-Stallman-like fan of privacy and freedom.
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With all apps like drop box and Bitcasa they have public and private folders, so you can choose what to share and what to keep private.
This ISN'T my Transformer Prime
Related
Video of how to setup and use dropbox on nook tablet
Link to APK on Freewarelovers.com (for those without android market)
Link to MicroSD card deals at Newegg.com
If you are going to sign up for a new account with drop box, please do so through a referral link someone else posts. This will allow others to build larger drive space without paying for it. Those attaching referral links to this post, please remove your link once you have maxed out your free referral account expansion at 8GB.
My referral link: http://db.tt/gkcqDGa
(i just need a few more people and I will be maxed out.)
(in order for someone to get credit for your referral, you have to setup a new account, download the program to a new pc and register it. This is FREE for the first 2GB and up to an additional 8GB with referrals (10GB total). You get 250mb for each referral.)
Drop box creates a folder on your pc that automatically synchronizes with a virtual drive on Dropbox cloud server. Then this server file makes itself accessible through any location you log into the dropbox website or any mobile device that you have the app installed on. This is a very easy way to keep files ready on a cloud server or sideload apps. You can also store roms, backups from titanium backup and much more on this "virtual thumbdrive" type server. Another feature is sharing your account with friends. This allows your shared files to be accessed by anyone you specify. You can also make it to where they can now add or remove files from the shared folder. I personally use a folder to share family photos with my extended family. This way they can easily log in and download the images or they will automatically sync with their pc.
Thanks Albert, great idea, and great videos!
If I may, here's my link:
http://db.tt/kZfB5XR
I'm only up to 2.5G so I've got room to grow
I have a question regarding installing an application from Dropbox. When you open Drobox on your NT, do you just double tap the apk file from Dropbox or do you have to actually move the file onto the NT and then open it?
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Mycopsycho said:
I have a question regarding installing an application from Dropbox. When you open Drobox on your NT, do you just double tap the apk file from Dropbox or do you have to actually move the file onto the NT and then open it?
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I can't speak for the NT, as mine is still on its way, but on the NC, if I hold the selection I get the option to "open" the .apk. That then initiates the installer.
You do have the option to download, though, if you want to.
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I have a question regarding installing an application from Dropbox. When you open Drobox on your NT, do you just double tap the apk file from Dropbox or do you have to actually move the file onto the NT and then open it?
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clicking the file will prompt you to open, or download. Requires an SD card
Dropbox is indispensable. If you don't already have it, here's my referral: http://db.tt/iYbt0DD
What a great idea! I still have a lot of referrals before I max out... any help will be GREATLY appreciated.
I definitely could not agree more.
Dropbox helps you sync your most important files to any computer/smartphone/tablet in the world. It truly is phenomenal. Dropbox can be used in combination with Titanium Backup to backup all of your apps to the cloud. You can access dropbox from your web browser. You can share folders with others (I personally find this the most helpful, I use it for classes constantly)
Here's my referral link if anyone is interested:
http://db.tt/6AdNQr9
If you use a *.edu address, you get double referral credit. 500MB per referral instead of 256!
Here is mine:
http://db.tt/87hnbVc
Heres my link and it would be greatly helpful if some people use it as I need a bit more space
http://db.tt/NQPguzem
Always need some Dropbox referrals =)
My link is..
http://db.tt/r9bLWUm
And I'm a long long way off from 8 gigs
Keep in mind if you are a student to register yourself as one, it's some extra steps but it really gives you more space!
I could use some more referrals, too. Appreciate it!
http://db.tt/Pvw51FR
Dang, I could really use some referrals too, if anyone hasn't signed up yet (though I suspect just about everyone has): Mod edit
Much obliged if anyone signs up, it's greatly appreciated.
Heck yeah, referrals would be awesome Cheers guys.
Click Plox -> http://db.tt/jLGyttA
EDU dropbox referrals
http://db.tt/pSjR8N2y
thanks!
Mycopsycho said:
I have a question regarding installing an application from Dropbox. When you open Drobox on your NT, do you just double tap the apk file from Dropbox or do you have to actually move the file onto the NT and then open it?
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I just click on the app in Dropbox and it installs.
Here's another link. Great service, great idea for the thread.
http://db.tt/WJX6Q1yH
Any help appreciated: http://db.tt/OJcpeB8T
I'm in need for some referrals...
My link is: http://db.tt/ko7GqLSJ
Thanks for your help!
Ok I use dropbox for apps and I use Minus for everything else as I get 10gb free with Minus compared to the 2gb you get with dropbox and this is without referrals.
As much as I tried to keep my clouds limited, they quickly grew. I can't say no to free cloud storage (well, not actually free, the bigger clouds usually come along side a membership or purchase). HP cloud came with the laptop, Asus cloud with the Prime, Amazon cloud with membership and of course Dropbox, Google docs and Google music.
I don't need it all right now, nor do I use it, but I'd like a better way of keeping them organized. Right now I do it via directories and bookmarks.
I think it would be great if there were an app that let you view your clouds side by side, what is in them, space avl, etc. Keep them organized and remind you what you have! (ah he'll, Picasa counts, too)
Maybe there is a cloud link app? Or one of these clouds will let us "pull in " other clouds like we can have several email addresses.
Doesn't hurt to hope
slugbug2010 said:
As much as I tried to keep my clouds limited, they quickly grew. I can't say no to free cloud storage (well, not actually free, the bigger clouds usually come along side a membership or purchase). HP cloud came with the laptop, Asus cloud with the Prime, Amazon cloud with membership and of course Dropbox, Google docs and Google music.
I don't need it all right now, nor do I use it, but I'd like a better way of keeping them organized. Right now I do it via directories and bookmarks.
I think it would be great if there were an app that let you view your clouds side by side, what is in them, space avl, etc. Keep them organized and remind you what you have! (ah he'll, Picasa counts, too)
Maybe there is a cloud link app? Or one of these clouds will let us "pull in " other clouds like we can have several email addresses.
Doesn't hurt to hope
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+1 really love the idea of such an app. Would definately make online storage more overviewable and efficienter organized / structured.
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Sandisk make an app that offers back up to the cloud and links together box, dropbox, google docs etc. Its available in the market. It is about to or has just come out of beta.
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bobbyball said:
Sandisk make an app that offers back up to the cloud and links together box, dropbox, google docs etc. Its available in the market. It is about to or has just come out of beta.
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Is this the one you are talking about?
https://market.android.com/details?...lt#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5zYW5kaXNrLm16Il0.
In ES File explorer you can manage distant storing facilities, and Dropbox and Box are natively recognized.
I'll have to see what ES File explorer can do, I do have that and use it, but if it's essentially "file manager - like" then I'm already doing that one my own. The sandisk one is great but is limited to only a handful that I use.
I'm just dreaming it would be nice to have an app that you could specify which clouds you have and have the app act like a gatekeeper - it wouldn't be able to access your clouds, except maybe total space avl, used, allow the user to give them "sub-names" for the tasks/storage each cloud will be used for.
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Is this the one you are talking about?
https://market.android.com/details?...lt#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5zYW5kaXNrLm16Il0.
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Yes that's the one. You can set it to automatically back up your device to the cloud storage or your choice.
ZeroPC Cloud Navigator HD supports a few as well.
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ZeroPC Cloud Navigator HD supports a few as well.
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yeah i love that one! its better than otixo all in all but the down side is it has a limited bandwidth for free users >.< i hope that limitation would ware off
Which one do you prefer. Right now I have a Dropbox pro account that I dropped but still has membership, and I have a recurring sugar sync account which I love. But I was just wondering which do you prefer?
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Which one do you prefer. Right now I have a Dropbox pro account that I dropped but still has membership, and I have a recurring sugar sync account which I love. But I was just wondering which do you prefer?
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I personally use dropbox, mainly because it was the first one I tried and was free, have never heard of or used sugarsync. I stand by the motto of don't fix what isn't broken and having 7gb on my dropbox I don't plan on going anywhere soon.
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I personally use dropbox, mainly because it was the first one I tried and was free, have never heard of or used sugarsync. I stand by the motto of don't fix what isn't broken and having 7gb on my dropbox I don't plan on going anywhere soon.
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Dropbox for me, I only have 5GB, but that's pretty much all I need.
That's good, but I can't get referrals for the love of it.
Dropbox, but not because it's better than SugarSync. I have a ton of friends that use dropbox and with the recent 5 gigs they gave away I'm at 17 gigs of space.
That being said, I've heard great things about SugarSync so if you don't plan on sharing anything/folders with friends (Dropbox is, for the most part, the universal standard) I might give that a try too.
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That's good, but I can't get referrals for the love of it.
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It may sound like something you absolutely hate doing, but spam the hell out of your friends and family. It won't cause them any harm and you'll GREATLY appreciate the extra storage space. It took me a long time to come to terms with it, but boy was it a great decision. I sent out an email explaining that I was helping friends coordinate a programming project and that by them signing up it helped us out a lot with school. Worked like a charm (though it was all true. lol).
What? no one signed up for Asus Web Storage when they got their prime?
I still use dropbox, but signed up for a Asus account thru my Prime and they give you 8 GB of storage instead of the 2 GB that anyone else gets.
Why not just use Tonido and use your own computer and as much space as you want? By using Tonido I don't have to worry about space anymore.
I use Dropbox and Dropsync to keep important docs local and in sync. That way I don't rely on wifi... Works great for me. Go check out their blog to see if they still have the recent beta going where each 500MB in photos and video you sync automatically gives an equal amount of storage up to 5GB.
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DB for sure. Google the 2.0.9 apk and it now has unlimited uploaded & there is a way yo get 500gb free instant & then 4.5gb free for uploading during the beta.
Plus the new version can sync photos & bids instantly when taken.
Ya I'm doing it, but I only received the initial 500mb then after upload automatically I got nothing. What the 2.09 APk I don't understand.
With 2.0.9 every 500mb you upload with their new upload feature will give you 500mb up to 5gb. Many of us all got the 5gb as I just made 500mb vids & uploaded them.
Yes I just did it too. It seems the google Adwords is a great way to do this too huh?
I've used Dropbox for a while and will continue to - I have several shared folders set up that are very useful. I did sign up for the 8gb from Asus and the 50gb promotion from Box. Those along with misc cloud storage that came with my laptop and printer (he'll, not to mention Google Docs and Music)...... I'm pretty well set I use them for different things and so easy I've not used at all yet.
just use vmware and set some virtual machines up, u'll get 16gb in no time(had an .edu email so it gave me double), so far i got 23.88gb from dropbox.
wouldve been more if i didnt miss that 1gb scavenger hunt thing
Sugarsync for me
I use Sugarsync and it works well. The main reason I picked it over Dropbox was the ability to select multiple separate directories to sync (vs just one Dropbox directory). You also can choose which directories to sync between which PCs (not all dirs have to be synced between all PCs). Very handy. However, Sugarsync has two large holes (that are supposed to be filled this year) - you can't sync a directory on a USB drive, and you have to sync with the cloud (vs getting data directly from a local PC).
Agree on Dropbox, tried them both and its better on android.
Dropsync is very nice for tablets/phones too. got on my prime and sgs2 for convenient sync with no hassles
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NAS Server
You should check out a NAS Server. Set up your own cloud and stream your content wherever you are!
Synology DS212j is a pretty neat little machine!
I have used SugarSync for about 18 months. I am liking how they are agressively updating it and appear to be trying to gain traction in a very competitive market by improving the product. It works well for me on my TFP 201. I have the 100 gig storage plan.
Dropbox
Currently using Dropbox and loving it. I have the 50Gb account that is up to 54.5 with referrals, beta etc. This may change though when Google deploys Drive.
I've used both, and Sugarsync wins just for the ability to sync multiple independent folders. I know there are some workarounds in DB, but I don't want workarounds. I like the ability to just click on a folder and share it immediately, and still keep it where I want it. It's pretty easy to get above the given 5Gb too, with a little legwork. I got up to 6.5Gb in 15 minutes by jumping through their hoops. Also, the interface is pretty easy to work with. I had formerly used Windows Live Mesh, which was quick to sync, and can work peer to peer (still use it on my LAN because it's so quick, and no file limits via P2P). Unfortunately there are few mobile clients for Mesh. So Sugarsync wins for me.
I read today some Google account have Google Drive enabled, so is it true or not? If it's true, what do you think about it? Dropbox is out?
I'm pretty content with Dropbox. A Problem I see with using Google Drive is that more and more data from and about me would be on Google's servers. My eMail, Calendar etc. is already there and I think it is a good idea to spread the data a little bit.
Dropbox has native Linux support. As long as they do I can't see why I would ever switch to Google.
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There's quite a lot of chatter about it at the moment, but it seems to all stem from 1 person saying they've got it. Not sure whether it's true or not. Either way, I'm all over this as soon as it's out.
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I'm pretty content with Dropbox. A Problem I see with using Google Drive is that more and more data from and about me would be on Google's servers. My eMail, Calendar etc. is already there and I think it is a good idea to spread the data a little bit.
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But don't they have that data because it's best for them to integrate it all for you and because you prefer their services to anyone else?
If Google becomes evil (or, like the Emperor, we see they're evil) will it matter if your files are stored with them or not?
Google Storage
It looks like Google is following everyone else into "The Cloud"....somewhere far away on the internets is a gas/water vapor mix that holds mass amounts of your data.
I kind of like Amazon Cloud services better than Google but at least Google is trying something new...sort of.
I am partial to DropBox, and I know alot of other folks that are as well.
It seems bold to go up against DropBox for cloud storage, but if anyone could grab marketshare, it would be Google.
gullz said:
I'm pretty content with Dropbox. A Problem I see with using Google Drive is that more and more data from and about me would be on Google's servers. My eMail, Calendar etc. is already there and I think it is a good idea to spread the data a little bit.
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Totally agree with you, spread the data is necessary.
skydrive>>dropbox 25gb of free space or 2gb of free space.. if google gives me as much as microsoft i might change because i have an android phone and there will prob be a good app... but skydrive is just to much free space to give up
I might use it just so it's easily integrated.
Its not necessary
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tbh
I dont fully understand what it does! I will research it now
what is google drive?
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Totally agree with you, spread the data is necessary.
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Whole-heartedly agreeing.
I like dropbox a lot it integrates well with everything !
Dropbox seems to do it for me for now. 3gb is enough to back up all my doc files and apks.
Google Drive seems really a good service starting, the developers and custom rom makers don't need to always backup their stuffs every time they test new roms.
Though it won't be trending in countries like India and some of asia, because we have huge Data rates over here and to upload stuffs to Google Drive would take a hell loads of Data.
I think it will do well. Dropbox will be hard to beat for sure, but at least it's not like Google plus trying to take out the behemoth that is facebook
gDrive
I don't know why people would even honestly wonder if they should switch to gDrive... I have dropbox, and even 10gb of storage, through various beta testing rewards. If gDrive gave me the kind of space that Dropbox has given me (not the disgusting 2gb you start with) then i would totally switch as long as it worked the same.
If it were the exact same service, but from google, and with more space offered freely, why wouldn't you switch...?
people have said a bunch that they want their data spread out, don't want to have EVERYTHING on google, but seriously why not? your email is there, some docs already, music perhaps... what is a little more?
It's arrived in April with 5g free, good thing, no? Better like dropbox...
Discuss...
I hate that you cant browse out to you "Off-line" documents on Google Drive on your phone of tablet.... or I haven't found a way to do that... without digging into all the nesting...
does dropbox allow you to use i.e. ES File explorer and set pictures as wallpapers or save documents to your SDCard etc?
ES file explorer added support for GDrive so that helps with browsing files.
it has ??? Damn i didnt know... thanks !
hit the thanks button...
dropbox 43 gb
google drive 5gb
dropbox wins
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dropbox 43 gb
google drive 5gb
dropbox wins
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Yeah I was looking at that... that is a no brainier...
i have 30 GB with Google Drive(2.99 plan) because i can afford it, I have 27 GB with dropbox(really 4GB with bonus 23 GB from HTC). Im using google drive more and more everyday.
Cant just sharedrive files have to have email addy which is dumb dropbox wins
ckoadiyn said:
Cant just sharedrive files have to have email addy which is dumb dropbox wins
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You can share files via link but I can only be done via the web app. And the link is very long.
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david279 said:
You can share files via link but I can only be done via the web app. And the link is very long.
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Still a win for db then
How do you claim your free 23GB from HTC? i cant seem to find it anywhere...
EDIT: Nevermind.... thanks all! i think DB wins...
Create a account make sure to log in on a comp n then log in to dropbox on the phone
Gunna have to go with drop box. Especially if you have to share files. Google drive just isn't as intuitive with file sharing like drop box is. For me I have to share .zips for themes and Google drive just doesn't cut it. Drop box ftw. However if you have something with a ton if traffic... good luck cuz they will nuke your public links.
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I am a heavy Dropbox user. The thing I like most about Drobox is that I have a portable app which allows me to sync all my documents from a USB memory drive. This is especially important at work since I can't download any applications/etc.
I'm not sure of Google Drive's capabilities yet but I do expect to start playing around with it.
I do love the Titanium feature where it syncs backups to Dropbox. (Google drive I think does this as well). Comes in handy when you haven't backed up your phone on your computer in a long while, and you drop your phone deep into a lake. The same goes with syncing pictures.
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Gunna have to go with drop box. Especially if you have to share files. Google drive just isn't as intuitive with file sharing like drop box is. For me I have to share .zips for themes and Google drive just doesn't cut it. Drop box ftw. However if you have something with a ton if traffic... good luck cuz they will nuke your public links.
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for what I have been reading, Google Drive is not a virtual "drive" in a sense... like DropBox is... GD is Google Docs in costume... it works great for sharing documents specially if you use the web gui because it can render a lot of files natively... so if you are going to have wordDocs and XLS and PPTs, PSDs etc etc then GD is great... but for regular file dump, cloud repository DropBox wins...