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While the HP MediaSmart doesn’t fully complete our futuristic vision, if you’re a Windows Vista user with multiple PCs in the home, this will allow you to connect them all together in a shared experience...
Backs up your Windows computers, allows you to stream media around the home, can access remotely...
35-pages of troubleshooting in manual suggests things could go horribly wrong...
While the HP MediaSmart doesn’t fully complete our futuristic vision, if you’re a Windows Vista user with multiple PCs in the home, this will allow you to connect them all together in a shared experience...
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A home server is the logical conclusion to the growing media libraries that were starting to amass on our home computers. For those with multiple PCs on a network, having a central point from which to dispense audio and video is sensible; add in simpl...
Discreet, iTunes feature, Easy to use...
Remote access can be a pain to set up...
A home server is the logical conclusion to the growing media libraries that were starting to amass on our home computers. For those with multiple PCs on a network, having a central point from which to dispense audio and video is sensible; add in simpl...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated:
2014-09-13 02:19:44
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Keep your stuff where you can get at it. Pricey and power-hungry, but the best Home Server so far. Microsofts new Windows Home Server (WHS) operating system is networked storage on steroids. Essentially, it allows hardware makers to create a PC with...
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A mix of great hardware and innovative software make this the best home server yet. Since it first appeared at CES back in January 2007, HPs MediaSmart Server has become something of a poster child for Microsofts Windows Home Server platform. Now, a...
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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...
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.
Easy to configure, Massive storage, Add-ons allow for versatile functionality...
Expensive, Advanced features are complex, Third-party add-ons aren’t always intuitive...
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...
Includes the kickass Windows Home Server, an iTunes server, and lots more. 4 toolless drivebays; eSATA connector.
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...
Generous drive expandability. Fast performance on Gigabit networks. A compatible media-oriented companion product line on the way from HP.
Wired Ethernet connectivity only. No print server. Drives are not hot-swappable.
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...
Easy-to-use interface; very fast transfer speeds with Gigabit Lan; iTunes server and decent photo web hosting...
No support for 64-bit Windows; similar Nas drives are half the price; relatively high power draw...
A versatile and attractive design that can accommodate a staggering amount of storage...
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