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HP showcased its first computer designed to run Microsoft's upcoming Windows Home Server software at CES 2007. The MediaSmart Server, when connected to your home network, will make automated backups of all of your computers, share files with everyone on your network, and make those same available from any Internet connected computer.

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Easy to setup
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Consolidates iTunes from all the computers on the network
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Good backup functionality (incremental backups)
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System restore functionality
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No connectivity to a AV system
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price availability
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3 comments about HP MediaSmart Server

1.  avatar waltm  Apr 10, 2007 4:42pm

Article should have price and availability date
2.  avatar sandman  Sep 10, 2007 2:24am

Press reports suggest that it will retail for about $750 and is expected to be released in Nov 07
3.  avatar sandman  Jan 18, 2008 1:16pm

I just got one a few weeks ago from the HP.com and I paid $750 for the EX 475. Ebay is selling them for $600 :(

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    Key Features:

    Manufacturer HP
    Price $749.00
    Product Line CES 2007, Home Server
    Release Date Nov. 1, 2007

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    4 contributors -  Erik, waltm, sandman, Omar
    Created: 01/21/2007 - 11:32
    Modified: 04/21/2008 - 11:32