Apple Time Capsule MB277LL/A (AirPort Extreme Plus 1 TB Storage)
by Apple Computer
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Manufacturer: Apple ComputerFormat: CD
Platform: Mac, Windows
Model: MB277LL/A
Product features:
- A revolutionary backup device that works wirelessly with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard
- Time Capsule can back up and store files for each Leopard-based Mac on your wireless network
- 1TB hard drive designed to work with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard.
- More than just a wireless hard drive, Time Capsule is also a full-featured AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n technology
- Works with Mac and PC
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Customer Review: Very pleased with this product
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased the 1 TB version from Amazon. Usual great Amazon delivery.
As for the product, I have a mixed network with a PC and a Macbook Pro. I have been thinking about upgrading the wireless to N from G and had a need for more network storage. Plus I needed a workgroup switch up to hook up the Blu-ray disk player and Directv box through a single ethernet jack. And I wanted to get serious about backing up that Macbook.
In other words, this product was made for me - addresses four needs with one product.
I consider myself an advanced novice when it comes to networking and I found setup to be pretty simple. The wired switch aspect of things worked without any action on my part other than plugging in the cables. (I am not using the TC as a router per se, the router is in the basement and is connected to the TC through another switch and a long run of CAT5e cable, all without glitches.)
Getting wireless going was a bit of learning experience. The unit worked perfectly throughout, but figuring out exactly what I wanted was a bit of an effort. Ultimately I decided to ditch the wireless I currently had (a wireless G access point from Linksys) and use the TC exclusively. TC can work with other wireless routers/access points, but I didn't need it because the TC covers our entire medium-size house with ease (from the upstairs down into the basement). It also took a little doing for me to "get" the way WPA security works when you have WEP only devices to connect as well, but it is actually pretty simple (just use 13 character keys and check the "WEP transitional" box and you are okay).
The hard drive worked easily from the start. It can be seen from both the Mac and the PC (I ran the included software on both to set it up). It seems pretty fast, both when accessed wireless (from the Mac) and via ethernet, again through multiple switches (from the PC). Time Machine works flawlessly.
All of my random wireless devices - ipod touch, Wii, old Soundbridge M500, Blackberry Curve - linked up no problem once I got the wireless password thing worked out.
In sum, this is a great product for just about anyone who wants a "home wireless network with backup in a box," which I imagine is most people. I suppose the clincher is the ability to back up OS X/Leopard machines with Time Machine, which as I understand it otherwise requires an attached USB drive or, to use network storage, some fairly esoteric tinkering. In other words, if you are a pure PC user, there may be cheaper solutions out there, but, price aside, I doubt there are much better ones.
Enjoy!
Description of Apple Time Capsule MB277LL/A (AirPort Extreme Plus 1 TB Storage)
Introducing Time Capsule. Automatic wireless backup for your Mac. Time Capsule is a revolutionary backup device that works wirelessly with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard. It automatically backs up everything, so you no longer have to worry about losing your digital life. Time Capsule is also a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station. Every computer in your house can work off a wireless network at blazing speeds. And they can back up wirelessly to the same Time Capsule.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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