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One of the most convenient things I've used in a LONG time.

us Offline RFOneWatt

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This completely ROCKS.

Install it on any O/S and you have a synced folder across all devices, including Android and IPHONE - for FREE!

http://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTE4ODM3Mjk?src=global

I use it to post all of my pictures here (and other forums) but my favorite thing is being able to take a picture with my phone and save it directly to my shared folder.

Now I never have to hook my phone up to my PC just to transfer a picture over. It's automagically on my desktop.

You will love it! 
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Re: One of the most convenient things I've used in a LONG time.
Reply #1 on: November 24, 2010, 05:22:43 PM
I've been using Dropbox for about a year now- it's great.  I have one folder set up to share with Micah and Esteban for site stuff, another set up to share with my wife, and another one set up with the guys at my day job for sharing photos I take on site.  I have my account set up to link my netbook, desktop and laptop, so if I need something, I have it everywhere.

Excellent service.

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Re: One of the most convenient things I've used in a LONG time.
Reply #2 on: November 24, 2010, 05:37:20 PM
I've used a lot of different sync services and Dropbox is the best, hands down.  The second best is InSync.

You can get really creative with DB. (as you have!)

I have media centers in three different rooms at my house and another at my summer house. All I need to do is drop a file in the folder and then when I go up to my summer place it's already indexed and ready to play.  Love it!

Sign up now, if you haven't - http://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTE4ODM3Mjk?src=global

Free storage for everybody! W00t!

I've been using Dropbox for about a year now- it's great.  I have one folder set up to share with Micah and Esteban for site stuff, another set up to share with my wife, and another one set up with the guys at my day job for sharing photos I take on site.  I have my account set up to link my netbook, desktop and laptop, so if I need something, I have it everywhere.

Excellent service.

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Re: One of the most convenient things I've used in a LONG time.
Reply #3 on: November 24, 2010, 05:38:47 PM
Yep, been using it here for ages too - does what it says on the tin  :tu:
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Re: One of the most convenient things I've used in a LONG time.
Reply #4 on: November 24, 2010, 09:33:59 PM
So I could use it to share files with someone in another country?

Also what's the deal with the referrals link? Is it for extra space of something?
             


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Re: One of the most convenient things I've used in a LONG time.
Reply #5 on: November 24, 2010, 09:57:54 PM
So I could use it to share files with someone in another country?

Also what's the deal with the referrals link? Is it for extra space of something?

Yes, and yes!  Plus a whole lot more. 

If you use the referral link you and I both get extra free space. :)

http://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTE4ODM3Mjk?src=global

Have fun!

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Re: One of the most convenient things I've used in a LONG time.
Reply #6 on: November 24, 2010, 10:27:31 PM
Ah, got ya now. I'll give it a go  :tu:
             


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Re: One of the most convenient things I've used in a LONG time.
Reply #7 on: November 25, 2010, 04:02:02 AM
You know, I really want to use it but I have absolutely no need or use for it right now.
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Re: One of the most convenient things I've used in a LONG time.
Reply #8 on: November 25, 2010, 06:16:00 AM
I'm finding it handy to send stuff to my netbook while my wife is using it, and vice versa.

I need to try this referral thing, though... :)
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Re: One of the most convenient things I've used in a LONG time.
Reply #9 on: November 28, 2010, 04:05:46 PM
I'm finding it handy to send stuff to my netbook while my wife is using it, and vice versa.

I need to try this referral thing, though... :)

Oh, it's great.  Once you get start using it and getting used to it is really hard to live without it. Especially if you use multiple PC's / devices.

Once you've installed it I suggest crusing through the tutorial real fast. There are some really neat features to be taken advantage of. (such as the automatically generated photo albums!)

And the best part is.... It's 100% free!!!

Sign up here: http://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTE4ODM3Mjk?src=global

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Re: One of the most convenient things I've used in a LONG time.
Reply #10 on: November 28, 2010, 05:02:11 PM
yeah, it's handy... and if you find the free version isn't enough space you can subscribe and get loads more.

my referal link :P

https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTE0MTgxMzQ5?src=global
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Re: One of the most convenient things I've used in a LONG time.
Reply #11 on: November 28, 2010, 05:40:07 PM
Yes it is really great; here's my referral link  ;)

https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTE1NjU0Mzc3OQ?src=global

I can also get you a free iPad  :D

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Re: One of the most convenient things I've used in a LONG time.
Reply #12 on: November 28, 2010, 05:45:24 PM
My two favorite things with Dropbox (so far) are the public gallery links and the functionality it adds to my Android device.

With the Android (and presumably the Iphone) you can select any file (such as a recently taken picture) and send it directly to Dropbox. (no more stinkin' USB cables!)

And the automatic public gallery is wonderful.  This is just a directory sitting in my Dropbox folder. All I did was right click on it and select "copy public gallery link" and here it is:

http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/188372/2/Multi-Tools/Gerber.MP600?h=05d375

How's that for simplicity and ease of use? :)

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