Xdrive Unveils the Largest Virtual Hard Drive on the Internet

November 2004 – Xdrive, the leading provider of online storage, announced they are offering 5 gigabytes of space for $9.95 per month, making Xdrive the largest and most affordable virtual hard drive on the internet. The company previously offered 500 megabytes for $9.95 per month.

Xdrive is a virtual hard drive, enabling members to backup, access, and share files anytime, anywhere. Xdrive’s easy-to-use interface operates like a local “C” drive, allowing members to drag and drop any type of file into their Xdrive account. Xdrive supports all file types including Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, digital photos and videos, QuickBook files, and MP3s.

Xdrive also offers its members a number of features that solve common computer-user frustrations. The following features are included at no additional charge:

• Automatic Backup: By using the automatic backup feature, Xdrive prevents users from losing valuable data, protecting their files against viruses, crashes, or physical damage.
• Instant access to files: Members who store their files on Xdrive can easily access their files from any computer with internet access, thus reducing the need for thumb drives or external storage devices.
• Share large files: Almost every email service is set-up to reject file attachments that are larger than one megabyte. Xdrive solves this problem by allowing members to instantly share large files or folders with anyone. Members enjoy not having to mail or overnight files that are copied onto a CD.
• Save to Xdrive: Ideal when surfing the Internet, Xdrive allows members to save all downloadable content to their Xdrive with a simple right click of the mouse. This saves time and provides protection against downloading corrupted content onto their computer.

Content stored on Xdrive is housed in a disaster-proof, state-of-the-art data center and is protected by biometric security and full-time security professionals. “This makes Xdrive an ideal solution for permanent storage of digital photos, home movies, and scanned copies of irreplaceable documents,” states Steven O’Brien, chief operating officer of Xdrive.

“The primary benefits inherent in Xdrive are invaluable—ease of use, universal access, and peace of mind,” states Xdrive subscriber Timothy Grant who uses Xdrive in his accounting practice. “I do business in a speed –driven world and my clients want answers now, not tomorrow. With Xdrive I’m able to access my files from the office, home or on the road. Once I call up the site, I’m four clicks away from what I need. Also since I deal with critical information, I need to maintain back-ups in case a client’s file is lost or destroyed at the physical location.”

“Xdrive is a next generation Internet service that uniquely benefits from high speed connections and anywhere, any device access to the Web,” states Michael Montgomery, of Montgomery & Co., a leading technology investment bank. “By offering virtually unlimited online storage space to its customers, Xdrive is taking its market leading service to the next level and moving a step closer to true Internet Computing.”

“It's not just the amount of space, but the quality of our service and what you can do with the space once your data is stored at Xdrive,” continues O’Brien. “In addition to carefully protecting digital assets and making it easy to share files and folders securely, our members enjoy the freedom of accessing their data in an advertising-free environment and they also appreciate having live 24/7 customer service.”

For members with advanced storage needs, Xdrive offers 10 gigabytes for $19.90. Free accounts of 50 megabytes are available to consumers that have files or folders shared with them. Xdrive offers all new subscribers a 15 day free trial period.

For more information visit www.xdrive.com.

SOURCE Xdrive