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January 2008
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The editors liked
Discreet
ITunes feature
Easy to use
Looks good
Convenient
Backs up your Windows computers
Allows you to stream media around the home
Can access remotely
The editors didn't like
Remote access can be a pain to set up
Noisy in quiet environments
Maximum of 10 in-home user accounts
35-pages of troubleshooting in manual suggests things could go horribly wrong
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
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...
Noisy in quiet environments; maximum of 10 in-home user accounts
The HP Media Smart Server is a great way of stockpiling all your digital content in a box thats always on, always accessible and always easy to use. Its slightly too noisy for our liking, but its a great introduction to the world of home servers ...
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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...
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...
Abstract: 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....
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.
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....
