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Abstract: Extruded. That's the word Apple's SVP of Marketing, Phil Schiller, used to describe the new 802.11ac Airport Extreme and Time Capsule at WWDC 2013 . Tall also came to mind immediately. Its footprint is smaller now, like the redesigned Airport Express, but...
Published: 2013-07-26, Author: Christopher , review by: techradar.com/au/
Still a great idea done well, Remote access to disks
Minimal speed gains, Only three Ethernet ports
In our real-world testing scenario, the increase was less noticeable than promised. Transfer speeds are fractionally better when using 802.11n than the last generation, but even with the 802.11ac MacBook Air, the write speed to disk only doubled to a lit...
Very fast TCP throughput, thanks to its 802.11ac support; three send and three receive antennas for each band (2.4- and 5GHz); integrated 2TB hard drive
An apparent bug in OS X is throttling real-world file-transfer speed; slightly noisy cooling fan, $349
The solution to the file-transfer shortcomings I've covered here will most likely arrive in a future OS X update, I really don't think there's anything wrong with the 802.11ac Time Capsule's design. My WiFiPerf benchmarks indicate that this router is at l...
Apple's new supercompact AirPort Time Capsule is aesthetically attractive, supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and offers overall fast performance
A Wi-Fi speed boost and a new design are the only real improvements versus the previous model. Not the best option if you're looking for advanced features, household media streaming, and non-Mac options
As long as you don't need expert-level features, the 2013 AirPort Time Capsule is an excellent backup/file server for Apple fans -- especially for those with 802.11ac-enabled Macs....
All three are great WiFi routers, AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule feature 802.11AC wireless, AirPort Express is a good way to extend a network, AirPort Express has AirPlay audio
Time Capsule is expensive for just an additional hard drive, AirPort Express lacks 802.11ac and Gigabit Ethernet, only one USB port on AirPort Extreme
If you haven't got an Apple AirPort Extreme or Time Capsule, and are looking to improve your Wi-Fi network, we recommend you get one of Apple's base stations. Both are superb devices that offer a range of features and better performance than most routers ...
Apple routers are primarily interesting if you're already the proud owner of other Apple products, as Apple products are designed to work together well. The Time Capsule can also be used for creating back-ups with Time Machine. Some people will likely b...
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Published: 2013-07-26, Author: Christopher , review by: techradar.com
Still a great idea done well, Remote access to disks
Minimal speed gains, Only three Ethernet ports
In our real-world testing scenario, the increase was less noticeable than promised. Transfer speeds are fractionally better when using 802.11n than the last generation, but even with the 802.11ac MacBook Air, the write speed to disk only doubled to a litt...
Published: 2013-07-08, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
Straightforward set-and-forget backup for Apple users, but little appeal for anyone else...
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Published: 2013-07-02, Author: Stephen , review by: theregister.co.uk
The scarcity of PCs and Macs that support 802.11ac right now means that the Time Capsule is hardly a must-have item, even for devout Apple fanbois. However, the 802.11ac tech does provide a significant improvement in performance when compared to 802.11n,...
easy to use, combines network storage and high-speed 802.11ac wifi in a single unit
expensive, doesn’t include an ADSL or cable router
The Time Capsule is expensive, and the lack of an ADSL modem is a long-standing complaint. However, networking products can still be very confusing for many people and the Time Capsule's ease of use, along with the impressive performance of 802.11ac WiFi...
