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Monday April 13, 2009
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 HP is adding more Apple love to its current lineup of MediaSmart Servers (EX485/EX487). With existing support for Time Machine backups, a new update to the home servers will enable content streaming to the iPhone and iPod
Touch. HP MediaSmart Server iStream, a free iPhone application, will mimic Apple's
familiar iPod interface for streaming music and videos to the device over WiFi
or 3G, and will support photo streaming as well. The update is expected later this month.
Other updates include a video converter that automatically converts
videos from a variety of sources (including unprotected DVDs) into both high-resolution
and mobile versions (suitable for iPhone streaming), and updates to the HP
Media Collector and Apple Time Machine configuration. The update also adds
Photo Viewer support for public and private albums.
The update is compatible with current MediaSmart Servers, but will not
be available for the EX470 or EX475, as those models don't have enough power to
support the new streaming and conversion features. The 1.5 terabyte EX487 ($749
list) received a PCMag.com Editor's Choice in February. The EX485, which
includes 750GB of storage, is available with a $599 list price. We haven't had
a chance to test the new features, but stay tuned to PCMag.com for ongoing
MediaSmart Server and iPhone application coverage.
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