Windows Home Server

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I'm not sure if anyone has posted anything on this topic, considering it doesn't have much to do with Blu-ray.

I'm just wondering what you all think about the new Windows Home Server, especially the HP EX470. I've been thinking between buying either the EX470 or EX475, do you guys think it's worth spending more the 475, considering I have an extra 1GB hard drive I could just put into the 470?

As far as building goes, I've been looking at Shuttle and MSI barebones, also Thermaltake and Gigabyte motherboards. Would you go with a barebone system, or a cool case and your favorite mobo?

...anyways, I;m just wondering what your opinions are, and if you have experience with WHS, what components would you use to build one (brand wise)?

Here's where you can find more info if you haven't heard of WHS yet:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...r/default.mspx

and for those shopping around, Amazon.com has the best deal I've found so far for the actual server, and newegg.com for the software (for builders).

Thanks