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Project Manager at a tech company with 51-200 employees
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Jun 26, 2012
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A Free and Outstanding Cloud-Based Storage Solution
Pros and Cons
  • "Dropbox is an outstanding platform that offers users the following pros: *2 GB of free storage *Easy, quick download and installation *iOS and Android mobile applications *Capability of storing multiple forms of media"
  • "The only con to Dropbox is now there is a competitive platform, Google Drive, that offers users 5 GB of free storage and syncing capability with other Google services."

What is most valuable?

Dropbox is a cloud storage platfrom that I have been using since its launch. Dropbox is an outstanding platform that offers users the following pros: *2 GB of free storage *Easy, quick download and installation *iOS and Android mobile applications *Capability of storing multiple forms of media

What needs improvement?

The only con to Dropbox is now there is a competitive platform, Google Drive, that offers users 5 GB of free storage and syncing capability with other Google services. "
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it_user6579Engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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Good review by conor.
However i see one downside of dropbox is that DropBox company will keep a copy of all your documents and you can never be sure are they going to remove the files completely even at your request.

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Computer Networks and Systems Support Engineer at a real estate/law firm with 11-50 employees
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Jul 26, 2024
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Provides an ease of transferring files, but there could be better integration with other tools
Pros and Cons
  • "The setup was straightforward."
  • "The product improvement could include better integration with other tools and more advanced file versioning features."

What is our primary use case?

We use Dropbox primarily for transferring files to others for personal use and basic file-sharing needs.

What is most valuable?

The product's most valuable feature was its ease of transferring files.

What needs improvement?

The product improvement could include better integration with other tools and more advanced file versioning features. Enhanced stability and performance would also be beneficial.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product stability needs improvement. 

How was the initial setup?

The setup was straightforward. It involved a simple installation process with minimal configuration requirements.

What about the implementation team?

I implemented the product myself. 

What other advice do I have?

Dropbox is one of many file-sharing solutions available. While it is reliable for basic use, many other options have better features for enterprise needs.

I rate it a six out of ten. 

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IT Security Architect at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
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Aug 6, 2021
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User-friendly interface, reliable, and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "The user interface is very user-friendly."
  • "The storage is not large enough."

What is our primary use case?

I use Dropbox for cloud sharing of my personal documents.

What is most valuable?

The user interface is very user-friendly.

What needs improvement?

The storage is not large enough.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for a couple of years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Dropbox is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have found the solution to be scalable.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is purchased on a subscription basis, and there are purchasing options. If you purchase annually there is a discount.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Dropbox an eight out of ten.

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Shabeer Mohamed
CAD Engineer at Pro AV
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Dec 12, 2023
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Helps to open files but improvement is needed in file storage
Pros and Cons
  • "I use the product to open files."
  • "Dropbox needs to increase its storage."

What is our primary use case?

I use the product to open files.

What needs improvement?

Dropbox needs to increase its storage. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the tool's stability a ten out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I use the solution for my personal purpose. 

How are customer service and support?

I haven't contacted tech support yet. 

How was the initial setup?

Dropbox's deployment is straightforward and very quick. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I don't pay any licensing costs. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Dropbox a ten out of ten. 

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