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
At Dropbox »
- 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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