While many GMail users are just using their e-mail accounts to store files (be careful though!), others are looking to various web-based storage solutions. One of the newest ones in the market is Box.net. The web-based interface is simple to use so that anyone with even minor web experience could pick it up. The best part of the service is that it comes with a little Java applet, meaning that you can easily drag and drop files from your desktop on a Windows, Mac, or Linux machine and the files will be automatically transferred to your Box.net account. What good would an online storage solution if you couldn’t access your files through any device, right? No problem, as Box.net has a mobile site which works with Palms, PocketPCs, Sidekicks, and other devices. You also have access to an RSS feed for all your files which you can charge with friends if you wish.
The service isn’t free, but starts out at USD2.99 per month for 1GB of storage. A 5GB option is available for USD8.99. I would have liked to see a free option available, maybe offering just like 50MB, but no luck. You can check out a demo, though.

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