I agree. Logging into Google and manually uploading and downloading files is not as seamless or as simple as a Dropbox client side app 'folder'(especially with

I agree. Logging into Google and manually uploading and downloading files is not as seamless or as simple as a Dropbox client side app 'folder'(especially with the synchronization capabilities). That doesn't mean Google couldn't clone that exact functionality and be able to offer cheaper higher tier storage, but I think Google wants to see everything move to the browser, so I don't know if a local client on multiple platforms aligns with that objective.