Price range: £429.61 - £505.50
What is it: Home server for sharing files remotely
What we think: An easy-to-use and highly practical device that centralises all your data for easy access
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 23 January 2008
Tags: hp, fans, domain, user friendly
We like:
Looks good; easy to use; convenient
We don't like:
Noisy in quiet environments; maximum of 10 in-home user accounts
You might also need:
Extra 3.5-inch hard drives
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The HP Media Smart Server is a great way of stockpiling all your digital content in a box that's always on, always accessible and always easy to use. It's slightly too noisy for our liking, but it's a great introduction to the world of home servers
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February 10, 2008
Posted by: cherrion
"Perfect for me"
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