Pando Review- Transfer huge files easier on Internet

Pando logoPando, P2P file sharing software that allow you transfer huge files or receive huge files size more than 1GB via P2P network easier. It supports all multimedia file types including video, audio and photos meaning it’s great for people who deal with audiovisual files regularly.

Pando P2P software easy to use and install. Both sender and recipients just install Pando client software on Windows PC or MAC PC first, After that, sender just simply drag a file or a folder (up to 1 GB) into the open window and it will immediately upload the files to Pando’s server and sender can start sending .pando attachment files through email, IM clients ( Outlook and Yahoo IM plugins), or through a link on a web page.

Once the recipients opens the pando email and click on .pando attachment, Pando will start delivering the files via P2P network, from the Pando’s server or any other people that receiving the files to sender’s computer. The best part is, download speeds are reporting as high and it’s all completely free of charge. Pando blog claim that there is 20 TB of data per day between users download using Pando.

Meanwhile, Pando also introduce New Package Expiration Rules - packages published to the web will now expire from Pando’s servers in 30 days from the last time they were downloaded or shared (forwarded). Email and IM packages will expire 7 days after the last time they we sent or shared.

Email Packages 7 days from last share
IM Packages 7 days from last share
Web Packages 30 days from last download or share

So, Below pictures shows how Pando works P2P network between pando services , sender and recipients.

Pando - How Pando Works

Tactically, every sender will send pando files to Pando server first, Then the recipients will download their wanted files from sender through Direct P2P after receive pando files from sender.

Pando has unveiled version 1.5 and can be download on Windows and MAC platform now.

Features on Pando Version 1.5 :-

  1. Send-to-Web - Pando generates HTML for your packages so you can embed them on your blog, MySpace page or any Web site. You get a sharp lookin’ graphic and free large file and folder distribution.
  2. Send-to-IM. - Pando creates a download link for your packages that you can cut and paste into any IM message. Works with any IM client - and you don’t need to stay online while your buddy downloads.
  3. Password-protected Packages - add a password to any package to control who can download it.
  4. Pando RSS - Pando can now subscribe to any RSS feed. If the RSS feed contains Pando Packages, Pando can automatically download them for you!
  5. Pando postcards - for telling your friends and colleagues how much they need Pando.
  6. Support for our friends using Intel-based Macs.
  7. Windows Vista support - Vista is finally here and Pando now officially supports it.
  8. Flash Web Package Widget - Your packages can now be embedded in your site or blog as interactive Flash widgets that enable your site visitors to easily download and share your posted videos, audio, photos etc. via email, IM and their own web sites/blogs.
  9. Pando Channels - Subscribe to video and audio shows with Pando! Pando auto-downloads new episodes and notifies you when they’re ready to watch. Find cool shows in the new Channel Directory and access and share new episodes in the new “Channels” tab
    Pando TV Channel

So, hope you enjoys larger files sharing services via web , email and Instant Messenger!!

I personally sometime using Pando to transfer some huge files via Pando services. There’s no need to be online anymore when the recipient downloads the file and there’s no compression, FTP or dodgy web uploading applets to deal with. So, let me know how you use Pando services.
Some screenshot about Pando services.

Pando Interfaces
Pando Outlook plugin

One Response to “Pando Review- Transfer huge files easier on Internet”

  1. Good read. Great use of screenshots.

    I’d be interested to read your thoughts on some of Pando’s competitors such as “Tubes”. Since the program is more about “syncing” then simply file transfer, you never have to worry about any deadlines of the files “expiring”.

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