Finally got the chance to get the HP Mediasmart Server unboxed – and wow, it really is small. Not as small the the Tranquil T7-HSA, but considering this is holding 4 drive bays, it’s tiny! So, I’ll be putting the Mediasmart Server through its paces tomorrow for next week’s review – if you have any [...]
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Say Hello to the HP Mediasmart Server!
Well, it’s been opened several times en route via HP UK, and their PR agency (obviously everyone’s keen to see what the fuss is about), but here it is…. That’s all you get for now - got to do some real work :-)
Amazon.com Now Shipping the HP Medismart Server
Looks like if you got your order in early, then Amazon.com are now shipping the HP Mediasmart Server – several people received shipping emails yesterday, so who knows, your home server could be with you before the weekend! If you’re one of the lucky ones, make sure you let us know what you think of [...]
HP Mediasmart Server Now Available to Order in the UK
Looks like Amazon.co.uk have opened the doors for UK pre-ordering of the HP Mediasmart Server. The 1TB EX475 system is now up on the site and available to order for £456.61 – shipping is allegedly in 1-2 weeks. Get your orders in quick! Play.com are also listing the unit, but for the full price of [...]
HP Mediasmart Server – Your Questions Answered
There were a few questions which WGS users posed following the launch of the HP Mediasmart Server this week. I got hold of HP, who did their best to answer them: 1. Storage Limitation Is there a limitation on the total amount of storage available from the Mediasmart Server.? Theoretically there is no limitation to [...]
HP Offering $20 Discount Voucher for the Mediasmart Server
As revealed last week, today’s attendees of the HP/MS First Look Webcast for the HP Mediasmart Server received a $20 discount voucher for use at amazon.com. Update: Amazon have now published the voucher code for all buyers – use the following coupon when you check out: 5KUHQHRB The Q&A from today’s webcast was posted bu a [...]
HP Mediasmart Server FAQs Now Available
HP have today published a set of Frequently Asked Questions for the HP Mediasmart Server. Couple of highlights: Does the HP MediaSmart Server work with Apple and Linux-based systems? The HP MediaSmart Server can be used as a file server for Mac and Linux computers. You can backup to the HP MediaSmart Server from these [...]
Looks Like The HP Medismart’s Selling Fast…
Interesting to see that Amazon.com is now stating that the two HP Mediasmart Server models EX470 (500Gb) and EX475 (1Tb) are respectively the number 1 and 2 best-selling systems in their Computers range, on their first day of release. Better get your pre-order in quickly!
Joe’s Missed the Point with HP’s Online Sales Strategy. It’s Not a Strategy.
I like reading Joe Wilcox’s Microsoft Watch – he has great stories, and his articles are always very readable. Today, he features the launch of Windows Home Server (you’ve heard the news, right? ) and points to HP selling the Mediasmart Server online initially as an indicator that WHS is a niche product, which needs [...]
HP Mediasmart Server Videos on YouTube
HP have now set up a YouTube channel, showing videos of the HP Mediasmart Server as the hub of your digital home. More Info: YouTube
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