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Virtual-Jen · #1 (**permalink**) 07-22-2009

I'm considering HyperOffice and am wondering if anyone is familiar with it. It is a collaborative desktop that has a hyperdrive to share files with clients. I really like this feature because there is no need to re-upload the files. I also like the shared calendar features. It does come with a cost though.

Any veteran VA's out there that can comment on the necessity?

Thanks!

darkbluesun · #2 (**permalink**) 07-22-2009

Jen,
I wish I could tell you first hand, but I always google reviews before buying software. This was the first one and it only has a 1 out of 5 ratio of users who liked it. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1954150,00.asp

I hope that helps.

I have also seen lots of commercials about that http://mozy.com/ It's file backups, but I will try it out and see if it's file sharing securely too.

Virtual-Jen · #3 (**permalink**) 07-22-2009

Thanks for the info. I was so excited about it that I forgot to research reviews...and I after checking it out, I'm back to the drawing board again. I'll take a look at mozy and of course other's that are mentioned on the forum. I'm not in a big rush because right now email works fine, but I want to have another option.

Jen

divineva · #4 (**permalink**) 07-22-2009

I recently participated in a teleseminar about hyperoffice. I didn't read the review, but from several people I talked to, they love hyperoffice and can't say enough good things about it. I don't have any personal experience with it though, except for the webinar.

VA-techy · #5 (**permalink**) 07-23-2009

Hi Jen. I thought it was funny that you were so excited you forgot to search for reviews. I've been there. Allow me to help you out with HyperOffice, as I am one who chose to use it and am aware of some resources.

I'm a HyperOffice user and am very happen with the decision to use it. You're right that the file sharing is a great feature. It's wonderfully useful. As is the shared calendars feature you mentioned. All-in-all, I love being able to access and share this information from anywhere, as can my clients.

My suggestion is give it a free trial or sit-in on one of their webinars. Personally, I'm more of a hands-on learner and did the trial. Really, you can do this with any vendor you're considering, and if you have the time, do trials with your top 2 or 3 companies. Nearly all will give you a free trial, usually up to a month!

Also, you'll notice the PCMag review is 3 years old and based one 1 reader review. That makes it a bit irrelevant in my opinion.

You have a great website, BTW.

Virtual-Jen · #6 (**permalink**) 07-23-2009

Thanks for all of your suggestions and opinions. I have attended their webinar and just though I'd get a little insight before doing the free trial. It's good to hear from someone who is actually using it right now.
Thanks again!

marietuc · #7 (**permalink**) 07-23-2009

Thanks Jen for posting your question. I'm now in the market for a similar program for document sharing and calendar sharing and will begin looking at different options. My ony concern is the client is a mac user and I am not.