Box.net Reviewer's Comments

What better place to store your stuff than in a box. Now you can store your important files in a virtual box and access them from anywhere, even from your mobile device. Box.net is the “TopTenREVIEWS Gold Award” online storage service.

Box.net has a fast, user–friendly interface that allows you to upload, organize and store your files in no time. Additionally, this is the only award–winning Internet storage service that received a perfect score in security. However, the subscriptions options don’t compare to, the #1 service, MediaMax’s. With Box.net, 5 GB is $4.99 a month.

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Feature Set:  

Box.net has standout features that will help you share files securely with friends, family and others—regardless of where they are. You can create a web address for a folder and then send the link by email from the application. You can also add a password to the folder so only those with the password can access the files.

With a premium membership, you can create sub–accounts and workgroups. This allows a number of people to access and work on the same files. This is a great feature for virtual offices or so you can access important files while traveling.

Box.net has an integrated search function that makes it easy to locate a file without searching through all of your files, folders and sub–folders.

In order to download an entire folder, you’ll have to purchase a premium account; however, you are able to download files.

Security:  

Box.net received a perfect score in security. This online storage service transfers all of the files using SSL encryption. Your account is password protected so only you can access your important files. Furthermore, Box.net offers multi–level security, meaning you can create shared folders that require a password. This allows you to share files securely with people without giving access to all your files. The multi–level security is only available with the paid account.

Storage Space/Price:  

Box.net’s prices are competitive, but they don’t offer large amounts of storage. The largest account is 15 GBs for $9.99 a month. They offer a 1 GB free account. This is a great deal for someone who wants to store important word documents, spreadsheets, pictures and other small files securely online.

Ease of Use:  

Box.net is completely web–based so there isn’t any software to download and install on your computer. The interface is easy to navigate, similar to folders on a hard drive.

The uploads are fast and you can use a drag and drop window or browse your files and choose ones to upload.

Help/Support:  

Box.net has a tutorial and a FAQs page to teach you the ins and outs of the service and to answer your common questions. If you have further questions, you can contact customer support by telephone and email.

Summary:  

If you want a secure, easy–to–use online storage service with a lot of practical features and don’t need a lot storage space, Box.net is for you. You can get 1 GB of storage and try this service free.