Is GDrive is around the corner?
Google announced today that in the next coming weeks it will be allowing people to upload any file type using the Google Docs website. Unfortunately this will not be a free for all (they have to make money somewhere right?). The Official Google Docs Blog reports that:
"... any file up to 250 MB. You'll have 1 GB of free storage for files you don't convert into one of the Google Docs formats (i.e. Google documents, spreadsheets, and presentations), and if you need more space, you can buy additional storage for $0.25 per GB per year."
For an average user, this will definitely be a good thing. There are alternatives, such as Dropbox (review here), which gives you more storage space for free.
Although this isn't exactly what I pictured for the GDrive, it is a step in the right direction.
Dropbox: Online Storage
Until the mythological Google Drive becomes a reality what can we do until then? There is a Firefox extension, Gspace, but what about something that can be accessed from anywhere? Enter Dropbox.
Dropbox is an online storage provider with several tiers of membership and pricing. There is a free Basic option that gives you 2 gigs of space (by referring people you can increase your storage to a maximum of 5 gigs). More storage space requires you to pay monthly ($9.99 per month for 50 gigs & $19.99 per month for 100 gigs).
You can access your files through either a web interface or with a program that creates a folder on your computer that can sync it with other computers you have linked to your account. A neat feature is the ability to share your files with other people; all they need to do is set up an account.
Check out their online tour for more info: here
Update: You can also follow Dropbox on twitter @Dropbox. Dropbox has submitted an iPhone app and is awaiting approval, let's hope a Palm Pre app will be soon to follow.
Dropbox Web Interface
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