By Philip Churchill on December 17th, 2009
VIA Artigo A200 2-Drive Barebone Reviewed
Missing Remote has a review of the VIA Artigo A200 2-drive barebone system.
The comprehensive review compares the unit to the HP EX487 and the VIA NSD-7800 and takes a look at the unit from both the outside and the inside.
Pros:
- Super low powered
- Smallest storage unit tested in-house
- Compact Flash slot
- VGA Port
- Front USB port
- Very nice looking, tiny case
Cons:
- Cost adds up given lack of WHS license, drives and memory
- Audio Ports on backpanel
- No Dual Gigabit
- Slower/Older 1.5 GHz CPU
- No RAM Included
- 40mm CPU Fan could get loud over time
- No hot swap drive bays
- No eSATA Ports
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I wanted to check the cost int the UK – I priced up a single 2GB/1TB A2000 to compare with the HP EX490 and it was £417 including VAT and Delivery (VAT goes up 2.5% in New Year). So about the same price unless you can get on the EPP with HP.
In the long run you might want to consider the electricity consumption of your WHS.