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  retiredfeline on 06/04/2011 - 13:00

  Thanks, just tried it but I think there are two things you have to watch out for. 1. is to check monthly billing, otherwise you get the yearly billing offer for worldbackupday. 2. I'm not sure of but I think the extra space may be only for the next 30 days and you revert to the old limit after. If you don't use any of the extra storage, no harm done, but if you did eat into it, then you have to start paying.

  I would be glad to be proven wrong for 2. Anyway I'm nowhere near my free 2GB so I backed out.

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    KayDat on 09/04/2011 - 13:27

    I would assume the 3GB free is permanent. When you enter the code, you get the 3GB free, and also a discount if you decide to purchase more storage.

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  uraha on 06/04/2011 - 13:27

  +1

  1. sugarsync is 5gb without coupon
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    Jabba the Hutt on 06/04/2011 - 15:11

    I haven't used either service but from my quick reading of their features, SugarSync seems less secure - they hold the keys to the data that's encrypted server-side, so there's greater potential for a breach than if only the client knew the keys. Also, unless the encryption occurs client-side, there is a small window between when the data is received by the server and when it's encrypted that it could be accessible to a malicious employee (this may be an issue with both services).

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  mickeyjuiceman on 06/04/2011 - 14:22

  Having used SpiderOak in the past, I would recommend SugarSync (which I currently use) as a vastly more reliable option.

  I mostly use Sugarsync for vital backup/sync between main desktop and laptop, and I think I'm about to go to Crashplan as my main offsite backup.

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  [Deactivated] on 06/04/2011 - 14:44

  wow thanks, i was on 4GB free now on 7GB free with the backupday code!
  refer a friend for extra 2GB

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  elcheapo on 06/04/2011 - 15:32

  http://www.virturoff.com/spideoak-sync-backup-service-vs-dro…

  Being compared to DropBox, the new version of SpiderOak offers:

  • Synchronizing without reorganizing.
    DropBox requires users to place items into a special folder that is then replicated on other devices where the software is installed. SpiderOak Sync allows users to select groups of folders from all computers and external drives without modification of the folder structure.
  • Complete backup protection, not just of synchronized files.
    DropBox backs up only the files contained in the dedicated Dropbox sync folder. With SpiderOak, a user can choose to backup any file including those that are not synchronized. SpiderOak further retains all previous versions of files, plus files that have been deleted. It eliminates holes in the storage safety net.
  • A backup-without-sync option saving disk space as well as eliminating extraneous data movement.
    Since Dropbox can only backup files by synchronizing them, files that only need to be backed up and not synchronized must still be replicated on every computer, consuming considerable amounts of additional storage. SpiderOak backup and sync functions work separate, eliminating extra overhead.
  • No limit on file sizes.
    Dropbox limits files uploaded through its Web interface to 350 MB. It’s not enough to accommodate many photo albums or graphic presentations. SpiderOak can sync, backup and share files of all sizes.
  • Better security in a “zero-knowledge” environment.
    In addition to automatically encrypting all data during both transfer and storage, SpiderOak vs DropBox has a no-password-storage policy that makes user data and even filenames inaccessible to employees. The user’s password is used to generate an encryption key that is also inaccessible to the company. DropBox lacks these important privacy measures.
  • More features for half the price.
    SpiderOak charges $100/year per 100 GB for a complete package of services, including backup, file sharing, remote access and storage of any files designated by the user PLUS sync’ing of selected folders. In contrast, DropBox costs $99/year for 50 GB of data that includes storage, backup, remote access and file sharing ONLY for sync’d files.
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    elcheapo on 06/04/2011 - 16:02

    anyway, if you wish, on your discretion, use my referral link to get extra 1gb .. making it total of 6GB:

    https://spideroak.com/download/referral/4bd1b31ba3a6565616f3…

    cheers :)

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  justtoreply on 06/04/2011 - 18:54

  +1

  Amazon is also 5gb free, no special offer required.

  https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/learnmore

  I have no comments on ease of use or encryption details, I have not investigated. I would assume amazon is early days, and more akin to online storage?