Archive | March, 2009
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Hands On: Norco RPC-430 Rackmount Chassis

Rackmount Chassis/server cases are becoming the preferred case of choice for a growing number of WHS enthusiasts.  A very small number perhaps, but growing.  Depending upon the style and overall case size, they are quite easy to stick on a shelf, install it in a rackmount enclosure (Doh!), or even use it for a media center computer and place it alongside the rest of your AV components.

Today, Jim Clark is reviewing the Norco RPC-430 Rackmount case.  Read on.

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UK Windows Media Center and Home Server User Group Meeting

Some of you may remember my post about organizing an event for Media Center and WHS enthusiasts in the UK.  According to this post, it appears that it is becoming a reality on April 21st from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the Aston Science Park in Birmingham.

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Vote for the HP MediaSmart Server in the Engadget Awards 2008

The HP MediaSmart Server EX487 is up for a gong in the Engadget 2008 Awards – it’s time for the WHS Community to get out there and vote!

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Hands-On: HP TouchSmart TX2 Notebook

Touch controls are officially the new rock and roll, but would they compel you to buy a new notebook? We take a look at HP’s first consumer multitouch notebook and find it to be a decent package – but where are all the touchscreen apps that made the IQ800 TouchSmart PC such a hit?

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What is a Windows Home Server?

Perhaps this subject has been breached previously, perhaps more than once.  Is a WHS just a backup appliance and central repository for data?  Or is it more?

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Acer Aspire easyStore Home Server – Final Specs and Street Pricing

Acer have now officially released final specifications and estimated street pricing for Europe and we like what we see. A new entrant in the home server category and aggressive pricing across 1.2Tb and 3Tb systems.

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Update: How to Run WSUS on Windows Home Server

If you’re trying to figure out how you can run WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) with Windows Home Server, here’s the answer.

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Tranquil PC SQA-5H-3000 Now Shipping With 2Tb Drives

Latest model revision from Tranquil PC is now available with Western Digital’s top of the range drives.

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Epson Release Upgrade to Their Japanese Home Server Line

Minor refresh of Epson’s home server line brings new processors and a lower price.

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