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Sharpcast SugarSync review

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Manufacturer: Sharpcast SugarSync

Our Rating: We rate this 3 out of 5 User Rating: Our users rate this 3 out of 10

By | 25 June 08

If you use multiple computers and mobile devices to create and edit documents, keeping different versions of your files in sync can be a chore. A new service called SugarSync can help cure those headaches.

If you use multiple computers and mobile devices to create and edit documents, keeping different versions of your files in sync can be a chore. A new service called SugarSync can help cure those headaches.

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SugarSync has both web-based and downloadable components; together, they give you access to the most current version of a file you want to work on, no matter which device you use.

You configure the downloadable application, called SugarSync Manager, to monitor certain folders on your PC. Files in those folders upload to your personal SugarSync web page automatically, at which point you can access them with any web browser.

SugarSync excels in handling edited documents. Any time you change a file, the software automatically saves your changes to the prior version of the document on the PC where it was created. For instance, a meeting agenda created on your office PC but later edited and saved on your laptop at home will have the updates automatically saved to your web storage space, and SugarSync will transmit the alterations to the original document on your office PC as well.

One serious drawback: SugarSync does not archive prior versions of synced files. Only the newest copy of an edited and saved file is preserved for you.

Every device that SugarSync is installed on receives its own Magic Briefcase folder. Any file in this folder appears in the Magic Briefcase on all your other devices that are running SugarSync.

Unlike many online storage services, SugarSync isn't free (except for a 45-day free trial). Five plans are offered, at prices ranging from $25 per year for 10GB of storage to $250 for 250GB.

SugarSync works on Windows PCs, on Macs, and on mobile phones with web access. A nifty feature permits cameraphone users to have any pictures they take with their phones sent directly to their computer.

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Sharpcast SugarSync Expert Verdict »
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Reviewed by stanwu on Saturday 08 August 2009

4 star rating

Duration of ownership: 180 days

Strengths:
easy to use, support apple G4 ^^, user interface is very friendly

Weaknesses:
no file search, no support linux, no support extra connection ability (ftp or webdav)

Overall Evaluation:

Reviewed by shirokis on Sunday 13 July 2008

2 star rating

Duration of ownership: 40 days

Strengths:
You can have access to all your critical files from any computer.

Weaknesses:
The default is “remember me on this computer” so one mistake on a public computer and everyone else can access all your stuff, too. Had to drive 2 hours back to library to logout one time I forgot.

Overall Evaluation:
Would be fantastic if they would fix this one thing. They never responded to my email about it. Until they change this, this software is just too dangerous to even consider.

Windows PC, Mac or mobile phone with an internet connection
  • Ease of Use: We give this item 6 of 10 for ease of use
  • Features: We give this item 7 of 10 for features
  • Value for Money: We give this item 5 of 10 for value for money
  • Overall: We give this item 6 of 10 overall

SugarSync offers a cost-effective and easy-to-use way to manage files on several devices. It's light-years beyond file synchronisation with the old Windows Briefcase and floppy disks.

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w0qj said: Good review here are a few recent changes as of June 2011You get 5GB of cloud storage space with the FREE version but now there is no restriction to the number of computers you can syncbackup up from 2It gives you the ability to upload and sync any folder on your computerIt is the only service that offers such a broad device and OS support with apps for BlackBerry Android iPhoneiPad Symbian not to mention your computerYou can also stream MP3 music files to your smartphone or computerAlso if you use the below referral code you get a bonus 500MB extra on top of your Free 5GBhttpswwwsugarsynccomrefeHope it helps someone

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