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What is it: Dual-band wireless-n router with built-in storage
What we think: Straightforward and convenient but, at this price, it should offer more
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 31 March 2009
Tags: Apple, Apple Time Capsule (dual-band), DHCP, hard drive, FTP
We like:
Fast wireless 5GHz throughput; 500GB or 1TB of included storage; easy to use; truly dual-band; works with Apple's Time Machine software; good-looking design
We don't like:
Expensive; limited networking and network-storage features; no bundled backup software for Windows; hard drive is not user-serviceable; no media or iTunes server; picky support for USB printers; only three Ethernet ports; no Web interface; no remote access for Windows users; runs hot
CNET UK judgement:
Apple's Time Capsule is a convenient and simple wireless router and NAS server combination for your home. But, especially in the case of the 1TB version, you can find better deals, getting greater storage space and many more features for the price
Full review:
Apple's Time Capsule is one of very few wireless-n routers with built-in storage, making it a simple and attractive all-in-one router-and-backup option for your home. Unfortunately, it's painfully expensive -- the 500GB version costs £230 and the 1TB version costs £380. Continue Reading...
Apple Time Capsule (dual-band) History
30 Jul 2009 in Crave
2TB Apple Time Capsule hits UK tomorrow
Today, Apple launched a 2TB version of its Time Capsule network-attached backup disk in the US, and tomorrow it will be available to order from UK Apple stores too
3 Mar 2009 in Crave
Apple digs up new Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme
Apple has updated the AirPort Extreme base station and Time Capsule backup device. We absolutely promise not to bore you when talking about wireless networking frequencies. Promise
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