Yes, HP opted for Microsoft's brew of NAS management, Windows Home Server, but it's actually pretty good. Really. Getting started was like a vacation compared to some: The auto-scan feature imported and organized all our media before we had even cleaned up the packing materials. But life in HP Land isn't all roses and ice cream: The gargantuan drive can be really loud, and it's not Energy Star-compliant. Oh, and it hates Macs.
Review: HP MediaSmart Server
Yes, HP opted for Microsoft’s brew of NAS management, Windows Home Server, but it’s actually pretty good. Really. Getting started was like a vacation compared to some: The auto-scan feature imported and organized all our media before we had even cleaned up the packing materials. But life in HP Land isn’t all roses and ice […]
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WIRED
Fast transfer speeds. Easy installation requires almost zero networking savvy beyond identifying which cable plugs into which jack.
TIRED
Setup and administrative changes, like adding users or folders, are PC-only tasks. Web access costs $10 a year. Every login requires a strong password—letters, numbers, and symbols—and our family photos just aren't that sensitive.
