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Box.net Review
Features
Box.net has a decent feature list- if you're looking for file sharing. Otherwise, their online backup offering is pretty weak. They don't do any kind of automated backup (that actually works), they have no versioning support, and they cannot backup open files. |
D+ |
Security
It seems that, while Box.net is concerned about security, they don't really showcase it on their site. Their site talks about an optional 128-bit encryption scheme, which is decent, but nothing to shout about. Overall, their focus as a file-sharing service handicaps them a little bit when it somes to secure online backup. |
B- |
Usability
Box.net is very pretty, with a clean, colorful, bubbly Web 2.0 look and feel. Signup is uncomplicated and quick, and the actual setup is fairly painless. File management on the server can be a little bit of a hassle, and downloads are occasionally clunky, but overall, they have a very nice, professional interface. |
A- |
Price
Box.net sits somewhere in the middle of the pack. They offer 1GB of free storage space, or you can pay a little extra for more ($4.99/Month for 5GB or $9.99/Month for 15GB). The prices are reasonable, but they cap available storage at 15GB, so if you have more than that, look elsewhere. |
B- |
Intangibles
Box.net has done a great job marketing themselves. They come off as a competent and attractive solution for online file management, and they have an extensive network that shows a great deal of marketing savviness. Bottom line, they'll be around for a while. |
A- |
Overall |
B- |
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