Once I learned I could use the Drobo itself as a media server for my files instead of my computer that made me buy it. 699 Retail for Drobo FS with gigabit ethernet I got mine and my parents on "sale" for $550.
I too was tempted by the HP windows home server but why bother with another computer that is just on and never used when you can get a drobo or an equivilent replacement.
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