Engadget got the scoop that an upcoming version of the HP Mediasmart software that will include new Netflix and Hulu applications. This will be the second internally-developed Netflix application, as HP has developed a touch-enabled Netflix application for TouchSmart PC's.
So, exactly how does this work?
As someone in the market for a WHS to stream videos to my VMC, doesn't VMC already have Netflix (I am not interested in Hulu, but there is a VMC add-on for that too)?
So, why is this being added to HP's WHS system? What does HP's software do that vanilla WHS doesn't do?
And, can I just download the HP software and run it on a custom WHS box?
Posted by: EvilDave | December 10, 2009 at 03:32 AM
This is great news for me.
I've been wanting to pick up a Mediasmart server AND I've been looking for a convenient Netflix streaming device.
Now it looks like I'll be able to accomplish both goals with one box.
Thanks for posting this
Posted by: Todd | December 17, 2009 at 01:29 AM
EvilDave & Todd,
This post refers to the MediaSmart software that is packaged with HP's desktop and laptop PCs, not the MediaSmart *Server* software that comes with the WHS servers. More of HP's stupid naming conventions at work.
Posted by: greg | December 23, 2009 at 09:58 AM
The benefit of having this software is that it allows you to publish your photos and videos to popular sites like Facebook, Youtube, and more.
Posted by: cheap computers | February 08, 2010 at 01:36 PM