Forum user Skeeter, a self-proclaimed former Compaq/HP employee, has some pictures of what appears to be a new MediaSmart Server. The pictures are blurry but some details can be made out. The unit is labeled MediaSmart Server with a LX195 model designation, has a Windows Home Server logo on the packaging, what appears to be a 640 gigabyte capacity, and a USB logo. Comparing the LX195 designation versus the EX475 and EX485, it’s not too difficult to speculate that this may be a single drive MediaSmart Server, with USB connectivity to allow for duplication.
Thanks, Skeeter, for sharing this info! I’ll be sure to update this when I have more info to share.
Article by Alex Kuretz
I'm Alex Kuretz, and I'm the founder of MediaSmartServer.net. I was the Lead Test and Integration Engineer at HP for the MediaSmart Server until April 2008 when I moved on to other opportunities outside HP. I've kept active in the Windows Home Server community, creating several add-ins and helping users make the most of their Home Servers.
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Are you sure this is not a older prototype box for mock up? too bad you can’t get some clear pictures, or pictures of the actual device.
Well, Mr. Engaget poster, this news broke here on March 30, 2009 at 3:22 PM (CDT)… more than 15 hours before Engaget picked the story up. So, who’s copying who? http://www.mediasmartserver.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3883
Igor, this could be a mockup or prototype, but I never saw near heard about this unit during my time at HP so it’s nothing historical.
Guys,
I am Technologically Challenged, I know my question may sound foolish, but what is a Mediasmart Server? What does it do?
Thanx.
I’d suggest you start by reviewing the Windows Home Server FAQ and let us know if you have more questions.
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