For more memory on your iPod touch or iPhone, think outta the Box.net

Do you feel stuck with that 16GB iPod touch after Apple released the 32GB version that includes the new apps, all for the same price you paid? Well, perhaps you’ll find solace in knowing that the 32GB owners will get bitten after Apple releases a yet another model with even more storage sometime soon. It’s inevitable. Welcome to Apple buyers’ remorse. Fortunately, online storage solutions can help heal some of the memory pain by letting you upload your files to a remote disk. And while there are several options to choose from, but the clear winner in our eyes is the excellent Box.net service which features a terrific interface for iPod touch and iPhone users, and can be used from your desktop browser as well. Box.net can be used as a back up utility, or for sharing files with your friends or colleagues. Let’s take a closer look.

Box.net offers different types of plans based on your storage needs. The Lite plan is free and comes with 1GB of storage. The Individual plan has 5GB of storage for about $8 per month and the Business plan has 15GB at $20 a month, although you can get a free 14-day trial of either paid plan to try out the service.

The Business plan offers the most difference with features to support custom branding and up to 10 users on the same account. This is ideal for small businesses or virtual teams that need to share files across computers and mobile phones, including the iPhone and iPod touch. Larger companies in need of of multiple Box accounts can use the Box Enterprise product.

All the plans offer public sharing which allows you to share any of your files with anyone, and you can even embed a box widget on your blog or web site. This widget connects to your Box.net account giving you easy access to your files from anywhere on the web. Box.net also has ready-to-go widgets for custom start pages like Facebook, MySpace, iGoogle and Netvibes. Paid plains come with phone support, the free plan has support by email. Thankfully, all plans are free of advertising including the free plan.
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