My Top 3 Fav Cloud Storage

on Monday, June 25, 2012
In the journey of completing the Master Research, back-up file, journal, paper and other supporting documents is very crucial to a researcher like me. IF the laptop/Computer happen to go into fatal error... then you are dead; if your documents were not copy/backup in other storage. So, one of the native storage method is hard-copy (which safe, bold but might cause messiness and not an Eco-friendly way). The alternative methods is copy the document to the external storage like external hard drive or USB.

However, i still not feel very safe yet. What IF the storage corrupted or crash?? So, i take full advantage of the Cloud Technology that been introduce few years back. I had been using DropBox for quite some time actually, But is problem here is i have to wait quite long time for the software to sync the content for the first time (since i had put almost everything related to my research there.)

So, i end up exploring other cloud drive that provided FREE to user and i found quite many BUT this two catch my eye.

1. Google Drive Keep everything. Share anything.

Access everywhere.

Google Drive is everywhere you are—on the web, in your home, at the office and on the go. So wherever you are, your stuff is just...there. Ready to go, ready to share. Get started with 5 GB free.



Google Drive is available for:
  • PC and Mac
  • Chrome OS
  • iPhone and iPad (coming soon)
  • Android devices

Go beyond storage. Collaborate.

Google Drive lets you do more than just store your files. Share files with exactly who you want and edit them together, from any device.

Google Drive gives you instant access to Google Docs, a suite of editing tools that makes working together better—even when your teammates are miles away.



Basically, i don't care what they say. But, one thing is like with Google Drive is they seem to be load & sync faster even in slow connection (which always happen to me.). Beside that i can share and collaborate my documents with others friends that have Google account. 

So, i am happy with Google Drive. :)



2. Sky Drive

Introducing the new SkyDrive


SkyDrive homeThink about all of the different devices you use every day. Wouldn't it be nice if your files came with you,
whether you're on your phone, Mac, or PC?
When you use SkyDrive, you'll never be without the documents, notes, photos, and videos that matter to you. Store anything on your SkyDrive and it's automatically available from your trusted devices—no syncing or cables needed.

Compare

SkyDrive
Google Drive
Dropbox
Cloud storage
7 GB
5 GB
2 GB
Windows
Mac
Web
Remote access
iPhone and iPad
Windows Phone
Android
**
Mobile web
Work seamlessly with Microsoft
Office across PC, Mac, and web
View and edit online for free
Edit online at the same time as others
Track versions
Free note-taking apps for your phone
Online slide shows
***
Email slide shows
***
Post to Facebook and Twitter
Captions
***
Show geotags
***
Share with anyone
Online viewing for Office files
Large file support (free)
2 GB
5 GB
2 GB
Add 20 GB
$10
Add 50 GB
$25
  $99
Add 100 GB
$50
  $60
$199
SkyDrive
Google Drive
Dropbox
***Google Drive is focused on document storage. Google offers separate products—Google+ and Picasa—for photo storage and sharing. (Source by Microsoft SkyDrive)


So What say you... Google Drive or SkyDrive?

4 comments:

Ruby said...

Where's the other one? I thought it was your top 3 favorite cloud storage. Although, I've been benefitting from the wonderful Google Drive! Of course, the only problem is internet connection. If you go somewhere without an internet connection, then how can you access your files, right? This is the only problem that I see with cloud storage. Ruby Badcoe

bigdot82 said...

the first one is Dropbox actually

Unknown said...

I am using both Dropbox and Google Drive for my personal and work files respectively. I have my e-books in Dropbox while I have my work documents in Google Drive. This is because I can directly edit them there anytime even in my smartphone or tablet. However, Dropbox has very limited storage space and may only expand depending on how many people you have shared it with. For me, 2 gigabytes of free space is small for a start. I should really check out this Sky Drive soon, 7gb of initial free space sounds pretty great.

Doug Leven

Unknown said...

Having online storage systems are really a great help in our office. It aids in easy submission of proposals and sending quotations to our clients. All those employees that need a certain file will just request permission from our data admin and they can easily access what they need. Sometimes, I can even monitor the files at home! :)

Metroffice.com

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