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Short version: A pre-built Windows Home Server box that offers a bit more than standard NAS’s. Specs: 1TB Gigabyte Ethernet AMD 1.8GHz 64-Bit Sempron CPU One eSATA and four USB 2.0 ports Four SATA HDD bays Micro-tower case HP has a winner on its hands...
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Have you ever wanted to backup all your Windows PCs including your music, movies, and irreplaceable photos? What about storing all of your iTunes music in a central place so that every PC (and Mac) could access it? Want to access your content away fro...
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Easy setup, Expandable up to 4TB using current drives, External expansion with USB and eSATA, Fast Gigabit Ethernet connection, Ability to back up iTunes library.
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Have you ever wanted to backup all your Windows PCs including your music, movies, and irreplaceable photos? What about storing all of your iTunes music in a central place so that every PC (and Mac) could access it? Want to access your content away fro...
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From a side view, notice how both front and back sides on the EX475 MediaSmart taper in from top to bottom. Alas, its ultra-slick black plastic housing shows smudges and fingerprints all too well, as a careful look at the upper right corner of the photo shows. Despite our best efforts with a soft cloth and a little glass cleaner...
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The HP MediaSmart Server is pricey, but it’s a boon for digital media storage and so much more.
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Easy to configure, Massive storage, Add-ons allow for versatile functionality...
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Expensive, Advanced features are complex, Third-party add-ons aren’t always intuitive...
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Minor quibbles aside, the simple setup and impressive technical prowess of the HP MediaSmart Server EX475 are compelling, even at the high price of $709. It’s easily one of the best and most powerful digital home appliances ever made.
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We’re going to get this out of the way up front. If you’re looking for raw speed, the MediaSmart isn’t for you. We’ve tested faster NAS boxes, but we’ve never tested a network storage device that delivers the same level of functionality as this little...
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Includes the kickass Windows Home Server, an iTunes server, and lots more. 4 toolless drivebays; eSATA connector.
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Not as speedy as a buildityourself.
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For a good example of what a Windows Home Server (WHS) appliance can be, take a look at the HP MediaSmart Server. The device, designed primarily for use as a network-attached storage (NAS) unit for the home, takes advantage of the OSs capabilities b...
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Generous drive expandability. Fast performance on Gigabit networks. A compatible media-oriented companion product line on the way from HP.
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Wired Ethernet connectivity only. No print server. Drives are not hot-swappable.
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The HP MediaSmart Server is a well-executed example of what a Microsoft Windows Home Server can be. All of WHSs backup and management features are leveraged, and HP has added media-serving smarts of its own in the form of an iTunes server...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2014-09-13 02:19:44
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Tranquil PC was quick off the mark to sell a Windows Home Server (WHS) in October 2007 (read our review), with heavyweight HP holding back its punches until now. Its Mediasmart Server EX470 is its entry-level model, costing £399 and coming with a singl...
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Easy-to-use interface; very fast transfer speeds with Gigabit Lan; iTunes server and decent photo web hosting...
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No support for 64-bit Windows; similar Nas drives are half the price; relatively high power draw...
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A versatile and attractive design that can accommodate a staggering amount of storage...
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