Free alternatives to Files on OVI: Windows Live Skydrive and MailSpace
Cloud computing is here and here to stay. The idea of having your files and information in the “clouds” means that they are accessible from anywhere in the world, from any device. The idea really starts to take of once you put it to use on mobile devices such as smartphones like the N95, N82, N95 8GB or even Internet Tablets like the Nokia N810 or N800. Nokia’s recent launch of Files on OVI has sparked discussion about the rather high price. Judging by the other free file storage and sharing sites on the internet, the only way I think Files on OVI should go is the free route. In the mean time this has led many to look for cheaper or even free alternatives.
One of the best solutions so far is Microsoft’s Live SkyDrive. Another web-based password protected online file storage system. While Files on OVI allows you to directly acces files on your PC, having the files on SkyDrive, accessible from your mobile device or PC is exactly the same thing. From my understanding Files on OVI would also require you to install software on your PC and have a PC turned on with an always on Internet connection, having a completely web-based solution like SkyDrive is better as you won’t have to worry about leaving your computer always on. It’s just a matter of uploading the files and having them always accessible. And while Files on OVI does give you 10GB of storage, there’s no denying SkyDrive’s 5GB, which is completely free.
I tested it and works great on the N95 8GB and the N800. Although the interface doesn’t look that good on the N95 8GB’s screen, as you won’t see the browse button, but all you need to do is click on the vertical bars where you would enter the file’s directory.
The second alternative is a free app called MailSpace from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics’ Dept. of Automation and Applied Informaticswhich which uses your POP3 based email account to download and upload files, all from your S60 3rd edition based devices. The site seems to be down at the moment, so you can download it here .
Do you know any free alternatives to Files on OVI?
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Posted by: Elfay | August 08, 2008 at 12:07 AM