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Fried
Feb-16-2010, 06:10 AM
Has anyone ran any kind of performance benchmarks for the various upload alternatives?

Right now, I'm trying to decide between the regular SmugMug uploader, the Lightroom plugin, or Star*Explorer. Upload 100 images with each, see how long each takes...

I appreciate how difficult it is to construct a valid benchmarking process but any hard data would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Andy
Feb-16-2010, 07:22 AM
In my experience, the Simple uploader is fastest. Star Explorer is fast, and awesome with multi gallery, stop/start ability, and more. Lightroom plugin, for me, is the slower of the three but very convenient and I use it plenty.

When I upload large amounts, I use the Simple Uploader, and drag my files right from Bridge.

Fried
Feb-16-2010, 07:29 AM
Thanks Andy!

Would it be fair to say the optimal use cases are...

1 In a hurry, on a reliable connection --> Simple
2 Need robustness/flexibility on a sketchy connection --> Star*Explorer
3 Editing in Lightroom, few photos, too lazy to launch :) --> Lightroom plugin

Andy
Feb-16-2010, 07:50 AM
:nod