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Dropbox

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Pros

  • Does backup as well as sync
  • Tracks file versions

Cons

  • Photo and file management not integrated
  • Must use Dropbox folder for all syncing

Bottom Line

Simple data sync and backup, but forces you to do all your sync management from one unmovable folder.


More Information

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PCWorld's Dropbox Coverage
  • New Dropbox Learns to Show and Share
    Dropbox, the Internet-hosted file-synchronization service, updated its desktop, mobile, and Web app software on Monday to allow any file or folder stored in a user’s sync folder to be shared with other people via a Web-accessible link.
  • Sync Services Keep You Effortlessly Updated Everywhere All provide easy access to up-to-date files on all your PCs; our favorite, Syncplicity, handles conflicts well and includes versioning.

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