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Good overall, but some rough edges
This review is from: HP EX475 MediaSmart Home Server (AMD Live, Windows Home Server, 1 TB Hard Drive) (Electronics) The MediaSmart server is a very nice product for any multiple computer home. It offers a luxurious amount of storage space for all of your huge media files, and makes sharing and backup for all computers on the network downright simple. It is VERY easily upgraded - you don't even need any tools to add a new hard drive, just snap it into the tray, slide the tray ...
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01/21/2008
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Great server, great software
Update: (April 14, 2009)
After more than a year, my enthusiasm for the MediaSmart Home Server is just as great. Since I installed it in March 2008, it has never been turned off. It has occasionally been rebooted after it's downloaded a software update, but that's done from a laptop or whatever is being backed up. So that's it. I'm not sure how it could get much better. (end update)
Disclosure: I was a beta tester on software of this product beginning a year ago, so I have a...
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03/25/2008
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A Microsoft product that works - REALLY WELL
It's hard to describe how happy I am about this product without sounding like an idiot.
First of all the basics; it's a nice looking device. It's VERY quiet, and cabling is nice and simple; power and ethernet. Included in the box is the device, the cables you need, a set of CD's and a getting started guide.
On the back is an eSATA port (not shown in the Amazon photos or mentioned), 3 USB ports for more storage and a USB port on the front.
You plug it into your ...
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12/23/2007
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Absolutely Awesome (and simple)
I just received the server yesterday after having it overnighted. I was so stoked to be getting it. I was able to set up the server, install the software, configure the remote access, guest accounts and permissions within minutes. I work in the software industry so I have a little bit more know-how than someone who doesn't but it was still pretty easy - except for configuring the router (more on that in a minute) for remote access.
The box is just so cool - the lights and being able t...
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12/18/2007
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Microsoft should be proud of their work, and a pretty HP box too!
*EDIT 7/7/08* Power Pack 1 has fixed all of my issues with this server - and I would give it a 5 star review but Amazon will not allow me to change the rating.
First, I am programmer that works from home, with some expertise in setting up a usable home network. This little box allows me to remote in when i am on the road, replace a few NAS drives, simplify backup, AND share music and photos. There's only one REAL BIG complaint that I have, and that's working with 64 bit systems. I wi...
[HP GG795AA MediaSmart Server review can be read at Amazon.com]
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11/27/2007
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(197 of 201) Users Found This Review Helpful
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Just TOO cool!
This review is from: HP EX475 MediaSmart Home Server (AMD Live, Windows Home Server, 1 TB Hard Drive) (Electronics) I pre-ordered after figuring out I could not put together as nice of a box for twice the price. Good Call!
This is really close to a perfect product right out of the chute. The difficulties I ran into mostly had to do with some complicated PC configurations I have. If you are moderately comfortable with your operating system then you probably won't ...
[HP GG795AA MediaSmart Server review can be read at Amazon.com]
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11/29/2007
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Amazing capabilities... and really fun to look at!
I've been haivng fun with this product for the past few days. The setup was a breeze - I was up and running in under 1/2 hour. I had heard of some people in the windows home server beta having trouble with setting up remote access, but it worked fine for me.
My favorite features so far... streaming my music and videos from the server over to my Xbox 360. My second favorite... having all of my PCs automatically backed up (and it's fast - the backups each night take only a few minute...
[HP GG795AA MediaSmart Server review can be read at Amazon.com]
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11/14/2007
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(53 of 57) Users Found This Review Helpful
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A must-have for multi-PC families
This review is from: HP EX475 MediaSmart Home Server (AMD Live, Windows Home Server, 1 TB Hard Drive) (Electronics) "You need a what? Why do we NEED a home server?" is what my wife asked incredulously when I told her I had to have the EX470 MediaSmart Home Server. If you're like our family, you have more than 2 PCs (we have 6 PCs, 1 media center, 2 XBOXs, and 2 MP3 players) and your music, photos, and multi-media are spread throughout the network. You also have never done ...
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11/26/2007
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My take is, this is an around good compact home server for the price.
I purchase the EX-470 from Amazon about 3 weeks ago with and intend to warehouse my backups from multiple PC's in the house. I would say this server is far better than my expectations. You can not build a small MS Vista Server this nice. The box is small and quite, It sits on the back side of my desk with little noise and no vibrations noted. My recommendation is to take your time learning the features and functions, This is a very powerful versatile box from home users and learning and usi...
[HP GG795AA MediaSmart Server review can be read at Amazon.com]
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11/03/2008
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91%
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HP Home Server - Excellent Product
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Excellent server for the money. Easily installed/setup by novice users. A server domain name is easily obtained for free either for the first year from .tzo or by using Microsoft Passport or Windows Live ID membership, which is free, period; e.g., no charges after an initial trial period. Very flexible in basic setup, share folders and user accounts/...
[HP GG795AA MediaSmart Server review by N/A can be read at Newegg.com]
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06/17/2008
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(10 of 11) Users Found This Review Helpful
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