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more about #server 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 » Les Mikesell: They forgot this one: [code.google.com] And its not just for ps3's anymore. more » kurmiic: this sucks balls .... you can't even watch videos streaming from windows media player .... how retarded is that ... ?? Why would you need to be SIGNED... more » MF350z: Wanting, at least, a silver star!: Idk how someone could fill up 4TB.. I have 1TB and still have about 400GB free. 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 » Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: Uhm, I beg to differ. Everyone knows that this is the Hamburgler's phone.. more » -
#review
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 » -
#windowshomeserver
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 » -
#roundups
DLNA Media Center Software, Compiled and Simplified
Want to get media onto your TV using some of that fancy DLNA standard hardware? You still might be at a loss for which media center software is right for you, but now there's a handy chart. More » -
#xbox
Warning: Xbox Live and Zune Services Down Midnight PST, Tonight
At 12:01AM PST tonight (in a few hours) Xbox Live and Zune services will be down for scheduled maintenance. The outage could last up to "24 hours". [Ars and AVForum] -
#review
HP LX195 Budget Windows Home Server Review
The Gadget: HP's LX195, their stripped-to-the-core (but Apple Time Machine capable) implementation of the Windows Home Server, which comes with a 640GB internal drive, but can only be expanded via the four USB ports in the back. More » -
#homeserver
Acer Aspire easyStore Expandable 1TB Windows Home Server Cube Is $400
Acer's Aspire easyStore is on the cheaper and smaller side of pre-built Windows Home Server configs at $400, but unlike some at that price, this little cube actually has three hot-swappable HDD bays to expand its 1TB of storage. Full specs: More » -
#homeserver
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 » -
#hp
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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#blackberry
BlackBerry is the Smartphone of Choice for Gangs and Criminals
Society's bad eggs are increasingly turning to the use of BlackBerry devices to skirt detection from law enforcement. Authorities report they have trouble intercepting illicit emails and conversations because of the relatively secure BlackBerry Enterprise Server. More » -
#homeserver
Windows Home Server Power Pack 2 Hits Tomorrow, Brings Improvements to Media Sharing, Remote Access
Microsoft's releasing their yearly update for Windows Home Server tomorrow, and it's called Power Pack 2. People who like putting all their files in one centralized, networked place should be excited. More » -
#linux
SheevaPlug: A $99 Linux PC Crammed Inside a Wall Plug
Think about it—an inexpensive Linux PC crammed inside a wall-wart plug. Something like this SheevaPlug could open up a whole new framework of managing and sharing data that could be accessible to the masses. More » -
#timecapsule
Time Capsule Hands-on
Apple's Time Capsule backup server is a great idea, and looks great as well. It's the same size as the Airport Extreme, but seems heavier. It has the exact same ports as the Airport Extreme (four Gigabit Ethernet ports, normal power ports) and has 802.11n. The top is different and has a chrome reflective Apple logo. There's not much else to say until we get our hands on it at home and test it ourselves, so check out the gallery to see how it looks. Bad news: The hard drive isn't user replaceable. A guy said he didn't think you could use it for NAS, but it connects to Finder like a normal NAS, so it probably can be used that way. More »
