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Data syncing is a huge problem and its need will only expand. Dropbox is at the forefront of this (i.e. when I think of search -> google, shopping -> amazon, on
by terpua 16y ago
Data syncing is a huge problem and its need will only expand. Dropbox is at the forefront of this (i.e. when I think of search -> google, shopping -> amazon, online storage -> dropbox).
The consumer space is growing (more devices and users) and the enterprise space is wide open. I can see Dropbox going after Sharepoint et al.
You're right, it might not be enough to be the next google but they might come close.
- jacquesm 16y agoWith the cost of storage being what it is I seriously question any business model that tries to sell you a plan based on the size of the storage on the other end of a wire. You're basically setting yourself up to have a 'gmail' pulled on your 'hotmail'.
- Retric 16y agoWhy not extract value before that happens? There is always going to be the risk of a new competitor operating below costs, but money in the bank is the best way to fight that. PS: Nobody things the best way to beat gmail is to offer 1 TB email accounts. Email fell behind the HW curve but as long as Dropbox stays reasonably close to actual costs nobody is going to dramatically undercut them.