Windows Live SkyDrive

2.0 stars

"No XP support"

September 20, 2012  |   By offerPop5360285

Version: Windows Live SkyDrive

Pros

Possibility of working well for Vista etc,

Cons

Huge chunk of WINXP users shut out ...

Summary

Might be good unless you are locked in to XP.

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2.0 stars

"Not ready for primetime"

August 25, 2012  |   By prakasheas

Version: Windows Live SkyDrive

Pros

Cheap, easy to use

Cons

Basic features lacking

Summary

I upgraded to 20GB storage for $10/year which is very cheap. However there are several limitations with skydrive. Some are very annoying.
1. It only syncs folders under the skydrive root folder on the PC. I have folders in several places on my PC and would like to leave them there since other applications expect them in those places. Skydrive will not back these up to the cloud until I move or copy the folders under the root skydrive folder. What is this 1990?
2. You cannot do a one way sync from PC to Skydrive only. I have several GB worth of pictures and videos I rarely see and just want them archived on the cloud but skydrive will only do two way sync forcing me to keep them on my PC which defeats the whole purpose.
3. Any device you add to your skydrive account will have all folders downloaded. In essence skydrive mirrors it's contents on each device you specified. I don't want everything mirrored everywhere for Pete's sake.
4. All the above can be mitigated if you do not use the client but only use the web version. But then you have to remember what to upload from which folder. Pretty limiting.

The irritants seem so basic. For a company that prides itself on being the largest software company in the world, Microsoft appears to have rushed to put out a product that looks like a high school project. Hopefully they improve it. Soon.

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2.0 stars

"Doesn't compare to Dropbox"

August 14, 2012  |   By nicmart

Version: Windows Live SkyDrive

Pros

Cheap and fairly simply.

Cons

Relatively primitive and unimaginative. Constantly issues warnings that certain characters are not permitted for naming folders, as if this were 1983.

Summary

Though I paid for SkyDrive space, I barely use it, but constantly use Dropbox, which is more directly integrated into my work habits.

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4.0 stars

"Good but could be great"

June 21, 2012  |   By Jester_Boomer

Version: Windows Live SkyDrive

Pros

free cloud space that is shareable.
2Gb file size limit better than earlier limits.

Cons

Cannot find a way to give write permission to others to add files to a folder shared with others.

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3.0 stars

"Good & Bad"

May 1, 2012  |   By GabMedina83

Version: Windows Live SkyDrive

Pros

You can upload any of this (Documents, Photos, Videos, etc..) Plus you can have the iPhone & iPad App to see your documents in the cloud.

Cons

The PC App is giving me this error: (A file or folder can't be downloaded because the path is too long. Please exit and restart SkyDrive, and then pick a location with a shorter path). Comeon Is this a HardDrive on the CLOUD or not?

Summary

I got it use it online only. Kind of Sucks!!!

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2.0 stars

"Should Still Be in Beta"

September 28, 2011  |   By soytsauce

Version: Windows Live SkyDrive

Pros

Interfaces with Microsoft Office Products

Cons

Loses data, poor "saving" ability, can't easily see what teammates are working on.

Summary

This is inferior to Google Docs in terms of usability, trustworthiness, and ease of collaboration. The only advantage is the ability to use tables, charts, and graphs from Microsoft Office, which is impossible with Google Docs. Joining, sharing, and editing are all tedious.

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5.0 stars

"Happy if I can have my work backed up on a cloud,"

July 3, 2011  |   By AlanTownend

Version: Windows Live SkyDrive

Pros

I have spent many days looking at the various options but SkyDrive has a lot going for it. As I have a huge and lengthy task a head of me, the time spent on the transfer of data is more important than the cost of using the software.

Cons

I am not sure if it would be possible to transfer folders containing Word Documents; PDF and photographs, then it would be 5 Star.

Summary

Possibly the best way is to download it and do some experimenting, thank you all for the reviews.

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5.0 stars

"freeeeeee is the best"

August 12, 2010  |   By kark741

Version: Windows Live SkyDrive

Pros

i did not download it yet
but going to in a few minutes

Cons

how long will it be free are how long till they close it down??

Summary

as soon as something happens in the USA
everything's going to change again and ALL your data will be lost
go to wal-mart and get a external hard drive, i have 6 HD's
CD's DVD's no way man, i could build a house with them.lol

i don't believe Microsoft is gonna like this, me posting this
but i feel that everyone needs to know about the HD's
and the cost is cheep unless you want a TB size

check in to them

i will be checking in to what Microsoft has to offer here, reason why
is for being able to shair with friends and family.
the Ext HD's wont share :-(

My bottom Statement: Microsoft, you rock my world, keep up the good work
thank you

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3.0 stars

"Could be great"

June 13, 2010  |   By skferranti

Version: Windows Live SkyDrive

Pros

Free is always good.

Cons

The size limit per file is a big con and it would be nice to have a way to use a backup program to ftp to the site automatically. Change these and it goes to 5 stars

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