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HP Unveils Next-Gen Home Server: Page 2 of 2

The system comes standard with 2 GB of DDR2 memory, versus 512 MB in the first generation, and is powered by an Intel (NSDQ: INTC) Celeron 2.0-GHz 64-bit processor. Processors from
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) powered the original system.

In addition, there are four USB 2.0 ports, one in the front and three in the back, and one eSATA port for connecting an external hard drive.

The MediaSmart Server is 5.5 inches wide, 9.8 inches high, and 9.2 inches deep. The ex485 costs $599 and the ex487 is $749. The system can be pre-ordered beginning Jan. 5 from Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, Frys.com, and NewEgg.com. The product is scheduled to ship in February.

Reviews of the latest MediaSmart Server are available on enthusiast sites, including We Got Served and MediaServer.net