When I transfer files from my PC to my Mobile Phone, I make use of the Bluetooth feature on my phone. However, if I am not at home and I need to receive a file, I can’t depend on Bluetooth connectivity or even the availability of a PC. Also, if the file I want is only on my PC, then I’d probably have no access to it.

Beam It Up Scotty is here to solve that problem. This service is basically similar to YouSendIt or other such filesharing sites. You can send the file’s download link direct to your mobile phone. The process is pretty simple

• Upload your files to Beam It Up Scotty
• Compress or convert it, if needed
• Enter the Mobile Number and send the file

Once this is done a SMS containing the link to the file would be sent to the number provided. The user can then download from the link using GPRS or related service on his phone.
It is as easy as 1-2-3. However, there are a few things to keep in mind. When you send a file for the first time, you will be asked to enter your email ID. A confirmation email is then sent to that ID. Once you click the confirmation link, the message is sent. The second time onwards, as soon as you enter the email ID, the file is sent to the mobile phone instantly.

The other thing is that an user is able to send only 10 files every day and not more than that. This is probably to restrict spamming. The email ID that you used to login is also mentioned on every SMS that is sent.

Features

The most useful feature on Beam It Up is the compression/conversion feature. Once a file is uploaded it is auto analyzed and options are given for optimizing the file for mobile use. This reduces the size of the file to enable faster download. The service recognizes most file types, but if it doesn’t you can still compress or ZIP the file and send it.

Also, information is displayed on the uploaded file and the estimated time that it would take to download on various connections. All files are stored for 30 days atleast on their servers. The maximum size of a single file can be 100 Mb, which for a mobile device is too big anyway!

I tried using it and I received the download link everytime in around 5 seconds flat. That’s quite an amazingly fast turnaround time and I managed to download the file without problems as well. Oh and I forgot to mention that the service is totally free as well.

What more I am looking for

I am looking forward to the following features in this service

• Send files to multiple numbers at once instead of uploading every time
• A file manager for my uploads
• More messages per day (paid, perhaps?)
• A system to store and remember contacts

But, overall I would definitely recommend this service to anybody who wants to get quick access to their files. Do you find this service interesting? Do send in your comments! Thanks for reading!

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