26Jul Unlimited Cloud storage! Thanks Yousendit.
I’ve used yousendit to transfer large files for a long time. It’s handy and the desktop app does a great job of managing my uploads. I’ve also been considering some of the cloud storage options out there for awhile. I sometimes need to share large project files or need access to my arsenal of stills and video footage. I had planned on signing up for either Amazon or Dropbox but I haven’t been very happy with the idea of limited storage space.
I was leaning towards Dropbox’s Pro 50 $9.99 a month plan (50GB of storage space), when I got an e-mail from yousendit. For 2 days they are offering $49 for a year worth of unlimited storage. That’s ruffly $4.16 a month. I signed up the second I read the e-mail and currently have about 50GB of footage I shot over the last week uploading .
I know storage has gotten cheap, but unlimited for $4.16 a month seems like a pretty good bargain. As far as I know this offer is good for the next 2 days, so if you need it, you should probably sign up fast. I don’t get any kind of kick back on you signing up for yousendit’s unlimited plan, just thought you’d like to know that it’s out there and I have no idea if an offer this good will come along again anytime soon.
I’ve always been pretty happy with their file sending service and I’m very excited about using there cloud storage service. Amazon does offer 5GB of free storage if you don’t need unlimited storage space and their 50GB plan is slightly cheaper then Dropbox, but there is something so tempting about the word unlimited.
July 27th, 2011 at 12:59 am
It sounds too good to be true and it is. If you take a look at their terms of service it says the following:
“You acknowledge and agree that YouSendIt will not be responsible for any failure of the Services to store User Files, for the deletion of User Files stored on the Services, or for the corruption of or loss of any data, information or content contained in User Files.”
Which basically means your files are absolutely not secure on their servers. They can have a technical problem, avoid multiple backups, have a disgruntled employee delete files for fun – it’s all covered by the terms of service.
July 27th, 2011 at 6:13 am
I did see that. Then I remembered dropbox releasing passwords a few weeks back, amazon knocking out a bunch of websites, and google deleting 7 years worth of some guys account. I don’t believe that any cloud drive service is truly “safe”. As long as I keep that in mind. I should be ok.
July 27th, 2011 at 6:42 am
Will I signed up, I don’t like the desktop app, Deejay, can you tell me the process you use to upload your footage,
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Ankur: Hello, welcome to live chat. Please give me a moment to review your question.
Sheldon: np
Ankur: As this is a recent promotion, we have made the change on our side so that customers who sign up during this promotional period will receive unlimited storage. The storage meter will still show on your account, but the limit will not be enforced.So you already have a unlimited storage and can upload and save unlimited files.
Sheldon: and this will last for a year?
Sheldon: so after a year what I would required to pay extra?
Sheldon: be*
Ankur: No, It will continue until you cancel the account from your side.
Sheldon: so when year one is complete, and year 2 comes around , would I be required to pay the same amount or and higher amount?
Ankur: Same amount
Sheldon: probably this is not your department… but the dropbox app how do I set it to another folder?
Sheldon: I dont want it to my C drive because it takes up space
Ankur: Sheldon, We do not offer dropbox application, Are you referring to the Express application (Green paper plane icon) ?
Sheldon: the desktop app
Ankur: Sheldon, Its not possible to install it on any other drive, it has to be placed in the drive where your OS is installed.
Sheldon: so how Can I upload my file to storage effectively ?
Ankur: You can use your account’s available long-term storage space by setting the file expiration to “never expire” while sending a file. By this the file download link will never expire and that file will be stored on our servers.
Ankur: By default the expiration time will be 14 days.
Sheldon: oh…
Sheldon: Can you please verify this verify?
Sheldon: You acknowledge and agree that YouSendIt will not be responsible for any failure of the Services to store User Files, for the deletion of User Files stored on the Services, or for the corruption of or loss of any data, information or content contained in User Files.”
Sheldon: does mean basically means your files are absolutely not secure on their servers. They can have a technical problem, avoid multiple backups, have a disgruntled employee delete files for fun – it’s all covered by the terms of service ?
Sheldon: 😀 just asking
Ankur: Sheldon, It never happens but it is a valid point which you have asked, Is it okay if I check it once with the concern deptt and send you a reply via email ?
Sheldon: yes please
Sheldon: that is a major concern for me
Sheldon: can you check that my account do have unlimited storage ?
Sheldon: because it is still saying 2 gb
Ankur: yes, your account does have unlimited storage, However the changes are made at backend, so meter will there but not be enforced on your account.
Ankur: Also I am keeping the other issue open, The ticket number is “310416”, I will check and will send you a email as soon as possible.
Sheldon: thank you
Sheldon: one more question…
Sheldon: say If you check the terms of use and their is no explanation for it .. am I liable for a refund?
Ankur: Sheldon, As far as refund is concerned we value you as a customer and if any user have valid reason, we never deny the refund on the basis of terms of service.
Sheldon: thank you Ankur
July 27th, 2011 at 9:35 am
With the desktop app, I just used the Never delete option and e-mailed it to myself. With the web interface only lets me do about 25 files at a time. I liked the desktop app method because I have a quick download link in case I need to share it.
If you’re not happy with it. That conversation makes it sound like they’ll give you a refund.
July 27th, 2011 at 7:05 am
I have just started using wuala. It is very similar to dropbox and offers 1gb of free however unlike dropbox you can add storage for free. By “trading” or sharing a certain amount of space on your hard drive with wuala you earn more free storage. Roughly if you share 20gbs on one of your old computers you can get 20gb of free online storage any where. Your computer does not need to be on to use this 20gb so it is not like you are just hosting it yourself.
Check it out if you like the idea of free wuala.com
July 27th, 2011 at 9:36 am
That actually sound like a pretty good idea. I’ll read up on it.