We Review the HP MediaSmart LX195

July 8, 2009 — Gary Quigley

Introduction

HP, who were one of the original entrants into the pre-built WHS market have introduced the MediaSmart LX195 to complement their existing range of machines. This unit is very much an entry level Windows Home Server machine as compared to the specifications of its EX siblings, because of a lower price and hence lower specification processor and available built in disk space.

What’s in the box?

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Inside the box there is the server itself, a power adapter and cable, an Ethernet cable, a software installation disc, a PC restore disc, a server recovery disc, a setup poster and HP support guides.

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Technical Specification

Product

HP MediaSmart LX195

Processor

1.6GHz Intel Atom 230

Memory

1 GB RAM

Included capacity

1 bay – 640GB 7200rpm SATA

Expandability

By external hard disc only

Ethernet Port

Gigabit Ethernet port (supports 10/100Mbps)

USB Ports

4 x USB 2.0

Dimensions

8.2” H, 3.9” W, 8.2” D | 202mm H, 101mm W, 202mm D

Supported OSs

Windows XP, Vista, Mac OS X 10.5

The specification including the Atom 230 processor and 1GB Ram, is not going to win it any awards for being a speed demon, but this is a perfectly adequate specification for an entry level server product such as this, and of course will keep power requirements to a minimum.

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Microsoft Security Essentials – Beta

July 8, 2009 — Matthew Glover

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I have been hearing a lot of good things about Microsoft’s new security suite for a while now and have been waiting to get my hands on it for some time.

First thoughts were that I would have to keep an open mind and not let Windows One Care cloud my judgment; I can honestly say that I have.

Installing was quick and easy 6 simple next boxes and it was done, there was no way of getting lost or installing it in advanced mode, there isn’t an advanced mode just a simple install.

I have installed it on Windows 7, Vista and XP and all went through without a hitch. I used the Vista installer for Windows 7 it doesn’t say that it supports Windows 7 but I haven’t found a problem with it as yet, but will let you know if I do.

The installation is below:

Install 1

Just an information screen really, the only thing you can do is click next.

Install 2

Standard software agreements nothing to report about, click accept if you want to install.

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Save 50% on the HP MediaSmart Server LX195

July 8, 2009 — Matthew Glover

Looks like HP are running a mega-deal on the new HP MediaSmart Server LX195, which is being offered for $199 on HP Direct when you buy any notebook or desktop.

You’ll find the deal tucked away at the end of the transaction, under storage devices.

More Info: HP Direct

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Win 1 of 6 MediaSmart Servers at WPC09

July 8, 2009 — Philip Churchill

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Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC09) is being held in New Orleans July 13th to 16th, and this year attendees will have the chance of winning 1 of 6 HP MediaSmart Servers.

The six EX485 up for grabs can be win by attending a theatre session or by visiting the Exposition Hall booth # 621 and dropping your business card into the fishbowl (poor fish!) on your way in at the door or at the booth, and one winner will be chosen at the booth per day and one winner at each session.

One noteworthy session is the Windows SBS and Windows Home Server Client Backup session which is taking place on July 16th from 2:30 to 2:50PM.

Moe details on WPC09 is available from here.

Thanks to SeanDaniel.com for the information.

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