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Amazon Cloud Drive Editor's Review

Cloud storage has become a much sought after service in recent times, with everyone from Google to Norton hopping on the bandwagon. Amazon did not want to miss a piece of the cake and so it came up with Cloud Drive, a syncing and cloud based backup for users with focus on media content. You can also use it like an online storage service if music does not interest you much. It is simple to use but loses in comparison to contenders from rival services from Microsoft and Google.

Amazon Cloud Drive can be used from web browser or you can resort to its desktop client. Your PC should have JavaScript and Flash player for this app to run. Upon registration, users get 5 GB of data storage for free and additional space can be bought. It can be run on PCs with Windows XP and later versions. There is a Mac version available as well. Those who purchase music from MP3 online store of Amazon can save it to Cloud account. As it is, signing up for Cloud Drive is not much different from signing for regular Amazon account.

One thing that may make security conscious users worried is the stored files are not exactly private. The agreement makes it clear Amazon has access to your files stored on its servers. If this makes you ruffled, resort to rival cloud backup services that offer encrypted data storage. Cloud Drive displays two main sections at left of its UI- folders and lists. There are default folders for music, documents, videos and pictures. New list creation is not allowed.

Selecting and uploading multiple files at the same time is not difficult. While files are getting upload a progress bar is displayed which is handy. You can upload single files up to 2 GB in size. It is yet to implement drag and drop upload. However, the interface seems clean and responsive. Uploading files from both USB drive or network storage device is pretty simple. The app also works fine with most web browsers.

The software has a file synchronization feature that lets users share and manage files across multiple PCs. The feature lets you access and store various types of documents in Amazon Cloud from a folder on your PC hard drive. As you set up Cloud Drive app in another PC in household or workplace, all your synched files get synced and available in that PC quickly.

Downloading files stored in Amazon’s online cloud server is pretty simple. You just need to double click on a file and download will start. In case it is a music file, it will start playing back. Video files play in browser window while music files are handled by Amazon Cloud Player. There is limited mobile device support. Amazon Cloud Drive is compatible with Android and iOS based devices, so Windows phone users are out of luck. Amazon offers comprehensive support and help for Cloud Drive users through email and telephone.

Positive Points:
 -  Clean UI, easy upload and download.
 -  Easy file syncing across multiple PCs.
 -  5 GB free storage.
 -  Online music and video playback.

Negative Points:
 -  No security of data assured.

Conclusion:
Amazon Cloud Drive is a capable cloud storage service but these are not many features to attract advanced users. You get easy file syncing and options for media content tough. Uploading and downloading files is quite simple too. However, lack of security for stored data may shoo away a section of users to other contenders. Rivals like Google and Microsoft offer similar cloud services with many bells and whistles bundled.

Rating: 3.5/5







Amazon Cloud Drive Publisher's Description

Amazon Cloud Drive is the desktop client that enables you to use the Amazon online storage service and upload your files on the fly.

The software integrates seamlessly with the system and all you have to do is select a number of pictures, videos or any other type of file and select 'Amazon Cloud Drive' from the right-click 'Send To' menu.

The tray icon of Amazon Cloud Drive will show the upload speed, remaining time and the overall progress of the process. Whenever you want to manage your uploads, simply log into your account on the Cloud Drive website.

Free download from Shareware Connection - Amazon Cloud Drive is the desktop client that enables you to use the Amazon online storage service and upload your files on the fly.

Publisher: Amazon.com, Inc. | License: Freeware | Price: 0.00
Version: 0.03.28.0 | Platform: Win7 x64, Windows 7, WinVista
Released Date: | Rating: 5 | Title: Amazon Cloud Drive

Author Url: http://amazonaws.com
Program Info Url: https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/home/
Download Url: https://s3.amazonaws.com/distro-us/AmazonCloudDrive-installer.msi

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