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more about #mediasmartserver oakman1000: I could be wrong, but I think you can't stream Hi def TV recordings from it...right? I use media center and now that no one makes media center exten... more » dagamer34: Any real reason to get the dual-core version over the single-core one? Hard drive space can easily be expanded, but swapping CPUs would take some more... more » mattycakes: I have absolutely zero need for a home server, but now I really, really want one. #hpex495review more » D0rk: I was hoping for more storage in stock trim for those prices. I really want one but it would total to nearly a thousand dollars by the time I got done... more » Rejexted: can I hook up to this thing when I'm not home? #hpex495review more » Barry99705: I wish they'd release their components to other WHS users. I have a home built home server, which rocks, but have to keep my G5 tower for our iTunes ... more » salviati: So is the 490 mainly a software update (with a slightly bigger hard drive). I may want to backup my Mac, but I see no other significant upgrade from ... more » Chimaera: According to We Got Served: EX 490: 2.2GHz, 2GB, 1x1TB @ $549 EX 495: 2.5GHz, 2GB, 1x1.5TB @ $699 Fall release. (I'm guessing October) Both $50 le... more » jeepingeek: Does this mean the 485 will soon be going on sale? I've had my eye on that for a while but my wife seems to think I have enough computers and that the... more » Truth Bringer :D: Umm what's considered an obscene amount of storage? I'd like to know if I've hit the limit yet.. more » Scott Ingram: I am assuming the other connection there is for a ugly ass external power brick. No thanks. Unless of course that is not a power port and the thing ru... more » OGC: Been thinking of picking up a popoplug.. maybe add this to it. more » Nick: i hope someone picks up the story from here. need a longer by line. or whatever it's called on a blog. more » switchblade saints: Why would it need more that 4 usb ports? more » IN THE FACE!: Hello Pr0nSmart Mini Server! But on a more serious note, do we even know how many drive bays it has? more » Kaiser-Machead: What exactly makes this thing likely not Mac-compatible? more » -
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HP MediaSmart EX495 Windows Home Server Review (Better Time Machine Support!)
The HP MediaSmart EX490 and EX495 are the new top-of-the-line Windows Home Servers from HP, which are good enough to pretty much be the de-facto Windows Home Servers on the market now. These new units keep up the tradition. More » -
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HP's MediaSmart EX490 and EX495 Have Additional Mac Functionality, More Video Encoding
The previous HP EX-487 Windows Home Server was notable both because it was a good WHS, and because it had the ability to support Time Machine over the network on Macs. The EX490 and EX495 do even more. More » -
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A Better Look at HP's Compact MediaSmart Server LX195
Here's a better shot of the HP LX195 MediaSmart Windows Home Server. It looks like it has 0 expandable bays (the bigger ones have SATA trays), and only comes with four USB ports. More » -
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HP's MediaSmart Server LX195 Leaked, Is a More Compact Windows Home Server
HP's apparently following up its OS X Time Machine compatible MediaSmart EX487 Windows Home Server with a smaller model, shipping with just 640GB of storage. More » -
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HP MediaSmart SL4282N and SL4782N HDTV with Media Center Inside
The Skinny: MediaSmart 1080p LCD TVs are coming of age—both the $1,900 42" and the $2,400 47" will have built-in Microsoft Media Center Extender connectivity and an improved higher-contrast panel (2000:1). They have 3 HDMI ports, 2 component inputs, integrated Wi-Fi in A, B, G, and N flavors and Ethernet. Has ATSC and QAM Tuners and 500cd of brightness. More »
