Gigashift – File Sharing With a Business Model
Filed Under Agent Tools, Landlord Tools, Tenant Tools, real estate gadgets · Tagged: Office Space - Gadgets, real estate agent tools, transfering big files
A new NY-based startup launched today in beta named GigaShift. Gigashift is a file-sharing service which notes several areas that they believe give Gigashift a competitive advantage over the other 9 million file sharing services on the market. These advantages include: your file recipient can begin downloading while you are still uploading the file, all files are encrypted, pause/resume functionality, and the ability to upload a 10gig file in one upload.
The service uses a simple Java applet which provides pricing once you select the files to upload. Up to 200mb is free, and then the pricing model kicks in. I tested a 3 gb file and the price was $3.50 for 7 days of storage and 3 free downloads. There are options to increase the storage to 30 days for 75 cents and the number of downloads can be increased up to 10 – 5 downloads are $7.
Gigashift appears to compete directly with other popular file sharing services including YouSendIt and Rapidshare. Gigashift files can be secured with a password and you need the unique id for each file to download it.
For Gigashift to be successful, they clearly need paying customers. Will the average file sharer want to pay? I’d target agencies who need to share files between offices and clients. Gigashift will also need to pound the pavement to get traction and make sure they clearly communicate their market differentiation – otherwise they will just be lumped in as “yet another file sharing service”.

RIM’s BlackBerry Storm 9500 / 9530: details galore
Filed Under Agent Tools, real estate gadgets · Tagged: blackberrry Storm 9500, real estate agent gadgets, real estate agent tools
Egg Timer
Filed Under real estate gadgets · Tagged: commercial real estate agent gadgets, real estate agent tools
Features at a Glance
There are a lot of other programs out there that do this… but some may find it interesting / convenient.
http://www.harmonyhollow.net/cool_timer.shtml
Text Messaging while driving – should it be outlawed?
Filed Under Business and Life · Tagged: real estate agent tools, text messaging
I’m guilty of this. Maybe we should be allowed to text at traffic lights? What do you think?
By Matt Burns
Drivers in the great state of California will no longer be able to TXT while driving starting this January. This includes sending, reading and writing, folks. Those found conducting the soon to be illegal action will face a $20 fine the first time and a $50 for each recurring violation.
“Banning electronic text messaging while driving will keep drivers’ hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road, making our roadways a safer place for all Californians,” said Schwarzenegger.
There you have it surfer dudes, no more TXT UR BFF while driving.
Creative Marketing Solutions
Filed Under Marketing Tools · Tagged: Office Space - Gadgets, real estate agent tools
Here’s another great site for creative 3d panoramic views of office space or your listings.
Online Calculator
Filed Under real estate gadgets · Tagged: commercial real estate agent tools, real estate agent tools
If you ever find yourself without your calculator, here’s a great backup solution!
www.ecalc.com
How to convert PDF File to JPG, TIFF, GIF Image Formats Easily
Filed Under Business and Life · Tagged: real estate agent tools, tools for the real estate agent
Ever have a client that “can’t open that file!”?
Here’s an easy way to convert it!
http://www.zamzar.com/






