Hewlett Packard lifted the embargo today on it's new Windows Home Server, the LX195 MediaSmart Server. It is based on Windows Home Server (with expansion via USB drives).
This from the HP marketing info:
The HP MediaSmart Server LX195 is a home server that can automatically backup and protect your digital memories, centralize your media and content for sharing with friends and family, and enables you to enjoy your digital media while at home or away.
- Powered by Microsoft Windows® Home Server software
- Intel® AtomTM1.6 GHZ Processor 230
- Network-based backup of PCs using Windows® Home Server and Macs
using Apple’s Time Machine® - Easily share your photos with family and friends
- Remote access to digital media and files from any Internet connected
PC or Mac - Media streaming to PCs, the entertainment center and popular
gaming devices - Automatic digital content organization across all PCs
- An internal 640GB hard disk drive with plenty of room to expand with
the four USB 2.0 ports on the back of the product
A hands-on in depth review later in the week. (click pics to enlarge)
*** UPDATE ***
MSRP is $399. It will go up for sale on HP.com sometime next week but is already showing up on some online retail sites. I'll find out where and post links.
*** UPDATE 2 ***
Dimension: 3.90”(W) x 8.20”(H) x 8.00”(D)
Complete PDF brochure on my Skydrive.
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3 comments:
price?
MSRP is $399. Sorry no price in the original post, but see update. Info was pouring into me as I was posting and I didn't have price at the time. I didn't want to delay the announcement because of it.
I should have a review unit tomorrow or Friday and will post unboxing pics as they happen.
This new HP WHS falls short on (my) expectations... While it fits the needs of many "entry-level" home users, it lacks a few things to make it great!
1. dual-core Atom
2. 2GB DRAM
3. Second internal SATA disk option (duplication!!)
4. e-SATA in addition to the USB ports (way faster speeds)
Yes, cost would be higher but this box would be a killer! Form factor would be a bit bigger but hey it's small already!
My 0.02c
Thanos
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