The HP shopping site is selling the HP EX470 for only $379. If you read my review of the HP EX485 back in December, you know that HP has announced a unit to replace the EX470, but the units are very similar and you can install many of the new software features on the older models.
Please note that this is a refurbished unit. Click here to buy or for detail.
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What are the software Differences between the HP server and making your own using a copy of Windows home server? I'm looking at the amount of PC i can get out of the $444 that it would end up costing me (shipping and taxes) and that for about the same price (after upgrades) I could end up with a pretty sweet rig (2.5 quad phenom 4gb ram) and convert my current desktop (a 2.4 dual core w/4gb ram) to a Home server? I guess what I'm asking is there any advantage to the HP other than size.
The HP appeals to people who want a compact, lower power computer with 4 hot swappable SATA bays. I bet your Quad Core monster draws 4 times the power as one of these. With a Home Server running 24/7, that adds up over the course of a year.
It's also pre-build so there no computer experience required and certainly no screwdriver experience either. it doesn't sound like that is an issue with you, but it is for many people.
If I were you, I'd build up a sweet powerhouse client system with that quad core and back it up with the HP.
I'm wondering what the warantee on the refurbished machines are?
@google - This from an HP rep:
"All official HP refurbs come with a 90 day warranty which covers the entire unit including missing parts. The HP MediaSmart Server refurbs go through two quality checks."
Hope this helps.
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