Reviews of the Apple Time Capsule (500GB, Winter 2009)
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CNET Review
The Good: Fast wireless 5GHz throughput; storage included; easy to use; true dual-band; guest networking; printer and network storage support; works with Apple Time Machine software; good-looking design.
The Bad: 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; setup, administration, and storage sharing require OS X 10.4 or later; runs hot.
The Bottom Line: Apple Time Capsule is a convenient and simple wireless router and NAS server combo for your home. Unfortunately, especially in the case of the 1TB version, you can find better deals on devices that offer greater storage space and many more features for the price.
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: MB764LL/A
General
- Device Type NAS server
- Host Connectivity Gigabit Ethernet / 802.11a/b/g/n (draft)
- Total Storage Capacity 500 GB
- Width 7.8 in
- Depth 7.8 in
- Height 1.4 in
- Weight 3.5 lbs
Storage Controller
- Type Serial ATA - Integrated
Hard Drive
- Type Standard - 3.5" x 1/3H
- Capacity 1 x 500 GB
- Interface type Serial ATA-300
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Hard Drive (2nd)
- Type None
Networking
- Type Wireless access point - Integrated
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Transport protocol L2TP, PPTP, IPSec, PPPoE
- Remote management protocol SNMP
- Network Services Compatibility Apple Bonjour Protocol
- Features Routing, DNS proxy, NAT support, DHCP support, IPv6 support, Print server, RADIUS support, VPN passthrough, Firewall protection, MAC address filtering
- Networking standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 4 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards RSS-210, UL 60950, EN 300.328, EN 301.893, RCR STD-33, ARIB STD-T66, FCC Part 15 B, CSA 22.2 No. 60950
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Operational power consumption 34 Watt
Software / System Requirements
- Software type Drivers & Utilities
- Min Operating system Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Apple MacOS X 10.4 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1
Video
- Video Output None
Environmental Parameters
- Min operating temperature 50 °F
- Max operating temperature 95 °F
- Operating humidity range 20 - 80%
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Buying Choices
Time Capsule 500GB Network Attached Storage from 3 online stores: Lowest Price: $209.00
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