Windows Home Server - Blu-ray Forum

ESUNintel · 11-08-2007, 12:41 AM

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

w_tanoto · 11-08-2007, 12:47 AM

useless. not interested, although I am a fan of HP (my current laptops are all HP)

Ian@CDRLabs · 11-08-2007, 12:56 AM

I beta tested the OS and was pretty impressed by it. I'm thinking about replacing my aging Windows 2000 server with a one running Home Server. I'm just waiting for a deal on the OS.

View Poll Results: Who's getting a Windows Home Server?
Yes, buying an HP or an other brand	0	0%
Building (or have built) my own	1	25.00%
Not interested	1	25.00%
No way, Microsoft is evil	2	50.00%
Voters: 4. You may not vote on this poll

11-08-2007, 12:41 AM	#1
ESUNintel Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Colorado	Windows Home Server 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

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11-08-2007, 12:47 AM	#2
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	useless. not interested, although I am a fan of HP (my current laptops are all HP)

11-08-2007, 12:56 AM	#3
Ian@CDRLabs Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Madison, WI	I beta tested the OS and was pretty impressed by it. I'm thinking about replacing my aging Windows 2000 server with a one running Home Server. I'm just waiting for a deal on the OS.

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