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| AMD Ships Home Servers Based on AMD LIVE! Home Media Server AMD has announced availability of home servers based on the AMD LIVE! Home Media Server solution. First to market is the HP MediaSmart Server, which is powered by AMD64 technology and Microsoft Windows Home Server software. This new category of home media servers offers consumers a simple way to access, share and enjoy their PC files, digital photos, movies and music throughout the networked home and on the go. Broadband, multi-PC networked households are expected to grow to 150 million worldwide by 2010, according to a recent study by analyst firm IDC. As the consumption of digital media continues to rise exponentially, devices like the HP MediaSmart Server help fulfill a growing need for digital file protection and centralization within the home while enhancing consumers' entertainment experiences, regardless of media format or preferred devices. The HP MediaSmart Server is powered by AMD64 processors, providing the power and flexibility to meet the needs of both mainstream and tech-savvy consumers. The HP MediaSmart Server provides a centralized location to store digital media and PC files, allowing consumers to remotely access and enjoy their digital content from any computer, TV or other device connected to the home network. The AMD LIVE! Home Media Server solution is suited for both the home consumer and small business owner in need of an easy-to-use, centralized system to backup and store digital files, as well as stream music, movies and photos to a TV via a networked device such as the AMD LIVE! Home Cinema, a digital media adapter or a game console. Beyond sharing digital files, AMD has worked with software providers to develop entertainment applications such as the SageTV Media Server software that offers the ability to watch, pause and record live TV virtually anytime, anywhere over the Internet via a Home Media Server. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Computing News :: home page |