Storegate Reviewer's Comments

Storegate is an Internet based hard drive where you can backup and store important files and information. This service is also cellphone compatible so you can backup your mobile’s contact list and calendar. The next time you change phones you won’t have to re–enter every contact.

Storegate’s plans are a little more expensive and this online storage service doesn’t offer large accounts. The free account is 10 MB and the largest account, for $11.49 a month, is 10 GB.

Feature Set:  

Storegate offers a feature we didn’t see in any other Internet storage service; My Mobile allows you to backup the data on your cellphone. If your phone gets lost, stolen, broken or you change phones you won’t have to re–enter your calendar dates and your contacts.

Storegate has a free application you can download. The application will help you setup and manage automatic updates.

More standout features include the ability to email files, share files and view your photos from the interface.

Security:  

When you setup your account, you choose a username and then Storegate assigns you an account number that is required to enter the account and access the data. All of the uploads and downloads are transferred through SSL encryption.

Storage Space/Price:  

Storegate charges a connection fee with the private plus storage. The fee ranges from $59 to $299. The monthly fees are competitive; however, the storage space isn’t a lot. The plans begin at 100 MB for $2.99 a month and go up to 10 GB for $11.49 a month.

Ease of Use:  

Storegate has an attractive, easy–to–use interface. After using the service for just a few minutes, you will be well acquainted with and be able to use the features. The file uploads went smoothly and are fast.

Help/Support:  

Storegate offers self–help in the form of a user manual and FAQs. You can contact customer support with questions and concerns via email.

Summary:  

Storegate is a functional online storage service, is user friendly and has competitive monthly fees; however, they charge a setup fee. This is the only service that offers a function that will backup your mobile device.