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  • How to Send Large Files without Email: Best Services Online - Mini-Guide, Part 8

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  • 3) SendThisfile

    Send This File

    SendThisFile is a product by Layer-Z, Inc., a Wichita, Kansas-based software engineering company. Its core business is the automation of irrigation systems. The full Enterprise version of SendThisFile is a complete, highly customizable and secure online file storage system.

    Check the feature matrix, showing detailed tooltips for each individual feature. Note that the most advanced features like 64-bit DES storage encryption is available only for the most expensive subscriptions (Enterprise account).

    The free account of SendThisFile can be used for occasional file transfers. Bandwidth usage for this type of account may be limited depending on mileage.

    Price: free (limited features); several subscription plans range from USD $2.95 (200 Mb upload, 200 Mb download) to USD $49.95 / month. The pricing for the top plan is an administrative charge. For each Gb, you will be charged and the amount depends on the plan. Sign up for free (trial) account (provide email address and create a password).

    Multiple pickup: yes (with paid subscriptions only)

    Delivery receipt: yes

    Virus scan: no

    Compression: no

    Encryption: yes (with paid subscriptions only)

    Secure site: yes (with paid subscription only)

    Expiration period: 3 days (6 days with paid subscription)

    Maximum file size: no maximum

    Web site integration: yes, called SendThisFile FileBox (example)

    More information: Frequently asked questions

    Pros: Custom page available. Good download times.

    Cons: Free version has limited features.

    http://www.sendthisfile.com/












  • 2) LeapFILE

    LeapFILE

    LeapFILE is the core product of LeapFILE, a privately held company from Union City, California. Its file exchange product with full status tracking is mainly targeted to professionals and corporate users. Customers can send files to LeapFILE members without signing up for an account. This feature called FileDrop is accessed through a personalized URL created for each LeapFILE member.

    Price: Prices and features vary depending on the service type.

    Trial: free 7-day trial (max 250 Mb) based on the service you're interested in.

    Multiple pickup: yes

    Delivery receipt: yes (detailed status tracking feature)

    Virus scan: no

    Compression: yes

    Encryption: yes

    Secure site: yes

    Expiration period: none

    Maximum file size: The amount available in storage depends on the service. The range is from 5 gb to unlimited.

    Web site integration: yes examples of integrated sites)

    Pros: Receiver doesn't need to register. Uses access firewalls and data encryption for security. Files protected from unauthorized downloads.

    Cons: Not free.

    http://www.leapfile.com/












  • 1) Dropload

    Dropload

    Created by André Torrez
    Sign up: Generate Account (provide first name, last name, email address and password). This is the simplest service available for sending files to one recipient at a time. Once a file is picked up from the Dropload server, it is automatically deleted. The file size limit is 100 Mb.

    Price: free

    Multiple pickup: no

    Delivery receipt: yes

    Virus scan: yes

    Compression: no

    Encryption: no

    Secure site: no

    Expiration period: 7 days

    Maximum file size: 100 Mb

    Pros: Site has secure servers. Its virus definitions are updated in real time providing up to date protection. Servers are typically fast. Delivery confirmation.

    Cons: The transfer process (uploading and downloading) is unencrypted unless you encrypt the files yourself. Servers at capacity, which could cause upload / download could cut off or hang. Can only send one file at a time (zip multiple files). Registration.

    http://www.dropload.com/







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