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HP MediaSmart Server ex475

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9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Best Solution for Home Users"
I am fortunate to have a shipping version of the ex475 now. After only a couple weeks of use, it... (read more)

by cringgen (see profile), November 13, 2007

65 out of 65 users found this opinion helpful

7
out of 10
Very good

"How about a print server function"
As others have, I had a pre-release version of WHS running on a test box. Very promising. One... (read more)

by mwwilk (see profile), November 7, 2007

16 out of 16 users found this opinion helpful

8
out of 10
Excellent

"Vista 64 support soon"
Vista 64 support will come soon. Since each connection requires client software, the Vista 64... (read more)

by gbedford (see profile), November 7, 2007

15 out of 16 users found this opinion helpful
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2
out of 10
Terrible

"Not ready for prime time"
The WHS software is so buggy that Medion, a major German OEM has refused to allow their brand of a... (read more)

by miller.90 (see profile), March 10, 2008

12 out of 12 users found this opinion helpful

4
out of 10
Mediocre

"Help! This box isn't RAID capable - why do I want it?"
Help me here. I'm looking to install some sort of Home Server that will protect all my sensitive... (read more)

by patlar1950 (see profile), February 21, 2008

11 out of 16 users found this opinion helpful
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7
out of 10
Very good

"Vista x64 not supported"
This is really about the WHS software, not HP's product.

Potential buyers should note that... (read more)

by rblacher (see profile), November 6, 2007

11 out of 16 users found this opinion helpful

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Awesome product"
I love this product. It's a much better solution for backing up all my PCs than my current NAS.... (read more)

by markosullivan (see profile), November 14, 2007

5 out of 5 users found this opinion helpful

1
out of 10
Abysmal

"A server should Never Corrupt Data."
Microsoft knows that Windows Home Server has issues with Data Corruption, and has been unable to... (read more)

by AutomationJunkie (see profile), February 26, 2008

6 out of 11 users found this opinion helpful

10
out of 10
Perfect

"BEST SERVER ON EARTH PERIOD"
this is server is in a class of its own.
i normally tear the box up when i get new toys, but i... (read more)

by mycomputerhealer (see profile), January 3, 2008

5 out of 10 users found this opinion helpful

10
out of 10
Perfect

"This is a "Dream" come true!!!"
Any home that has 2 or more computers...This is a must.
Not only does it back-up all your PC's... (read more)

by The Digital Guy (see profile), December 10, 2007

5 out of 10 users found this opinion helpful

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Reviewed by: Rich Brown

Reviewed: 11/5/07
Release date: 11/5/07
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