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Should have stuck with it.So, while I bought this in the hopes that it would simplify and speed up my computing, it did exactly the opposite. This takes forever.2. I don't think this is something I'm doing wrong. It won't connect with my MacBook at login.
Perhaps the Time Capsule gets along better with Leopard than with Tiger, which I'm using, but three days into owning this thing I truly regret the purchase.1. Road apple. I had no problem at all with the $20 Netgear router I used for the last 5 years. It's not much good as a hard drive.
I have to connect to the router and mount the hard drive manually each time--even when the computer wakes from sleep. Steer clear. There are frequent crashes, which have necessitated rebuilding my iTunes library. As a wireless router, it's disappointing.
Compatibility: Interoperable with Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g and 802.11n , windows PC etc8. Wireless protocols: Draft 802.11n, 802.11a/b/g7. Provides Wifi Security6.
Some highlighted features: 1. Size is 500 GB serial ATA Server Grade Hard drive4. Great Product from Apple with features like Wireless Access , Data Backup , Compatible with both Apple and windows and Providing Security at the same time.
Full Featured AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n technology5. Frequency bands: 2.4GHz or 5GHz (Not simultaneous) Automatic Wireless backup for MAC2.
Compatible with PC and MAC3.
I was able to transfer files quicker on my previous setup where I had a Windows PC sharing a USB drive. I had to search the net to find info on how to correctly setup the router. I was also disappointed in the speed at which I am able to copy files to and from the device. I have been using the Time Capsule for its NAS like features. Overall, I think it does ok as a poor mans NAS. Although, I would like to note that it wasn't the easiest thing to get setup. It has been working fine so far. The installation documentation and help menu did not provide much detail at all.
easy setup. I bought the Time Capsule after returning 2 seagate drives that i wanted to back up two macs to. but overall it's solved my issues. not perfect, sometimes it does some weird things thus 4 instead of 5 stars. that was a disaster. the TC works very well.
I run my G5 quad off ethernet and the laptops in the house run off wifi. Originally, I was hesitant to buy because of some reviews I had read. Initial backup takes some time, but patience is a virtue, not everything in life is like a drive thru window. Backup is seamless. I'm glad I bought the Time Capsule. It set up and worked flawlessly.
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