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Access files on PC?

Hey guys.

Is there any app that, without using a remote desktop client (VNC/RDB), you can use to access files on your PC?

Thanks :)

I use droidbox which links up with dropbox.com

i just drag file to folder on puter, syncs up with online server, then grab file with app on phone

heres an invite, we both get extra space if you use it
https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTUxNDU2MDY5

official app in market now which is "dropbox" as well
 
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official app in market now which is "dropbox" as well
correct me if i'm wrong, but the various "dropbox" apps in market are not official. the official one is being worked on, but has yet be to released.

OP, you might want to check out sugarsync, which does have an android app. also, if you do a search, you'll find lots of info on dropbox. please see this extensive thread: http://androidforums.com/android-applications/52921-dropbox-coming-android.html

Dropbox
https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTc2NjM5Mzk

SugarSync
https://www.sugarsync.com/referral?rf=eb94wx42t6epk
 
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Try Tonido. Works well for remote file transfers

+1

Haven't plugged into my PC via USB since. Works PC-to-PC as well. It's exactly what the OP asked for, like a free version of GoToMyPC. You get a Windows Explorer-like view of your PC. Downloads, plus some streaming supported by players in the app, I think music and pics for now (more offered on the iPad).

If you don't like your PC being on all the time (e.g., a laptop), they sell a NAS device for $99 (plug it into your router), into which you plug a USB external hard drive containing the files you want to access remotely.
 
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