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All provide easy access to up-to-date files on all your PCs; our favorite, Syncplicity, handles conflicts well and includes versioning.

Scott Dunn, PC World

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Syncplicity PCW Rating: 87.0PCW Rating: 87.0PCW Rating: 87.0

Last Rated: July 31, 2008

1. Syncplicity

Storage: 2GB/10,000 files free, 40GB/unlimited files $10/month, Version conflicts: Creates duplicate with info added to file name, File access via browser: Yes, Time for initial 100MB sync: 59 minutes

Bottom Line: Almost every feature you'd want in an easy-to-use interface, although it's pricey and initial sync is slow.

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BeInSync PCW Rating: 85.0PCW Rating: 85.0PCW Rating: 85.0

Last Rated: July 31, 2008

2. BeInSync

Storage: 5GB for $20/yr, 50GB for $100/yr, Version conflicts: Alert only, File access via browser: No, Time for initial 100MB sync: 37 minutes

Bottom Line: A professional level tool, but lack of online storage means you have access to files only on connected systems.

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SugarSync PCW Rating: 84.0PCW Rating: 84.0PCW Rating: 84.0

Last Rated: July 31, 2008

3. SugarSync

Storage: 10GB for $2.50/month, 60GB for $100/yr, 250GB for $25/month, Version conflicts: Creates duplicate with info added to file name, File access via browser: Yes, Time for initial 100MB sync: 13 minutes

Bottom Line: Great for photography buffs who also need file syncing, but less useful for the serious business user.

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Dropbox PCW Rating: 0.0PCW Rating: 0.0PCW Rating: 0.0

Last Rated: July 31, 2008

4. Dropbox

Storage: 1GB free, 2GB maximum during beta, Version conflicts: Creates duplicate with number added to file name, File access via browser: Yes, Time for initial 100MB sync: 55 minutes

Bottom Line: Simple data sync and backup, but forces you to do all your sync management from one unmovable folder.

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Live Mesh PCW Rating: 0.0PCW Rating: 0.0PCW Rating: 0.0

Last Rated: July 31, 2008

5. Live Mesh

Storage: Up to 5GB during free beta, Version conflicts: Creates duplicate, File access via browser: Yes, Time for initial 100MB sync: 16 minutes

Bottom Line: Microsoft has sacrificed usability to provide a pretty interface in this powerful but unnecessarily clumsy service.

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