5 Great Choices for Free Online Data Storage

Paul Michael — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:14:30 +0000

I have one of those USB jump drives. It holds about 256Mb (hey, I bought it years ago, but I do have another 2GB drive on order). Sometimes I forget my jump drive, and my files are just too big to email. I hate burning CDs and DVDs if I don’t have to, it’s a waste, so I wanted to know if there were free storage options online for me. I found a whole bunch.

There are many choices for you, but here are my personal favorites. I have listed the main features of each account, and what you get for free. Sign-up procedures vary with each one. You do have to give up some info to get a free account, but generally not that much. Then, you can load up your files at work and grab them at home…or vice versa. Freedom awaits. (See also: Save Money on Groceries With These Online Tools)

The list is in no particular order. Check them out, choose the one you like the best.

1. XDRIVE

5GB free storage, drag ‘n’ drop capability, unlimited file size/bandwidth (AOL users, just use your username and password and you should get in fine...this is the one I use, I had an old AOL account and it still worked).

2. MOZY

2GB free storage, unlimited file size/bandwidth

3. MEDIAMAX

25GB free storage, file-sharing, ~~unlimited file size/bandwidth~~

NOTE: Several readers have pointed out some problems with MediaMax, namely that although uploads are unlimited, downloads are severely limited unless you sign up for a paid account. It seems the 25GB is a big draw, but comes with disadvantages. Please, don't use this service if you intend to download files larger than 10Mb.

4. BOX.NET

1GB free storage, drag ‘n’ drop capability, file-sharing

5. ESNIPS

5GB free storage, file-sharing, unlimited file size/bandwidth

FREE 512Mb USB memory key

If you still need some handy portable storage, IBM is currently giving away 512Mb solar USB keys absolutely free.

Just click here and fill out the simple form. It comes pre-loaded with a bunch of IBM stuff, but you just erase the drive after you’ve read it. Nice. (Not sure when this offer ends, so grab it quick.)

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4GB Compact Flash Card - $37.50 inc. S&H

Paul Michael — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 04:42:11 +0000

A 4GB flash card for under $40, shipped? Yup, it's a deal. Grab it while you can. I think I'll get a couple for my wife, who is a photographer and needs all the storage she can get.

I remember paying $75 for a 256MB SD card for our first digital camera a few years ago. Now they give those away! Anyway, this one is a steal . It's a PQI Compact Flash Card 4GB High Speed 40X, Model AC43-4030-0101 and comes with free STANDARD Shipping. And it's just $37.50!

Compact Flash specification standard: 50pin SMT connector and type I (3.3mm)TM
3.3V/5V single power supply operation
Internal self-diagnostic program operates at VCC power on
3 variations of access mode: Memory Card Mode; I/O Card Mode; True-IDE Mode
High reliability based on internal ECC (Error Correcting Code) Function
Data reliability is 1 error in 1014 bits read
Auto Sleep Mode

If your data storage is SD, here's a deal for you folks. $17.95 inc. S&H gets you a 2GB SD card . It's an A-DATA SD Card 2GB, Model SD 2G, also with FREE STANDARD SHIPPING

The Adata Speedy SD card is fully compliant with SD card and CPRM standard.

Due to its high compatibility, AdataSD card can fit efficiently in all your digital devices, including Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), Digital Still Camera (DSC) and MP3 player.

Support CPRM(Content Protection for Recordable Media)
Support the interface of the Secure Digital Card Standard.
Support Error Correcting Code (ECC) function to detect and correct errors.
Support In System Programming (ISP) function to load the firmware.
Supports power down commands and sleep modes
Non-volatile storage(no battery required)
MTBF > 1,000,000 hours
Low weight
Noiseles
Low profile

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