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Apple Time Capsule (2008)
$300.00
Released January, 2008
The Pros:Dual band ensures backward compatibility without throttling faster devices. Works seamlessly with Apples award winning Time Machine software. Up to 2 TB internal storage.
The Cons:Time machine software unavailable on other operating systems. No Raid capability.
The Apple Time Capsule is a dual-band wireless backup server that automatically logs changes made to your system everyday. It utilizes a Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard program called Time Machine to automatically locate the Time Capsule (or any other locally connected HDD) and use it as a backup server.
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It was originally released in January 2008, but has since undergone several changes, with the current version featuring simultaneous dual-band (2.4GHz/5GHz) wireless connectivity, Apple’s AirPort Utility for quick wireless setup, and a guest account. Keep in mind that the Capsule can also be utilized as a conventional network hard drive; included on it are Gigabit Ethernet ports, as well as a USB interface for connecting a network printer or iPhone/iPod.
Features
- Network Backup Server
- Dual Band Wireless Technology
- Gigabit LAN/WAN
- USB Interface
- Built-In Firewall
Specifications
- Protocol: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
- Frequency: 2.4GHz / 5GHz Simultaneously
- Storage: 1TB or 2TB SATA HDD
- Interface: Gigabit WAN; Gigabit LAN; USB
- Security: WPA/WPA2, WEP, MAC Filtering, NAT, RADIUS
- Security: 802.1X, PEAP, LEAP, TTLS, TLS, FAST, Time-based access control
Included Accessories
- AirPort Utility (Mac/Windows)
- AirPort Disk Utility (Windows)
- Bonjour (Windows)
- Power Cord
- Printed/Electronic Documentation
Model Variations
- G1 MB276LL/A 500GB Time Capsule
- G1 MB277LL/A 1TB Time Capsule
- G2 MB764LL/A 500GB Time Capsule
- G2 MB765LL/A 1TB Time Capsule
- G3 MB765LL/A or MB765X/A 1TB Time Capsule
- G3 MB996LL/A or MB996X/A 2TB Time Capsule
- G4 MC343LL/A 1TB Time Capsule | $299.99
- G4 MC344LL/A 2TB Time Capsule | $499.99
User Reviews (2)
Pros & Cons
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dual band ensures backward compatibility without throttling faster devices
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works seamlessly with Apples award winning Time Machine software
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up to 2 TB internal storage
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acts as wireless host for usb printer or external drive
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elegant hardware/software design
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cost competitive with comparable functionality
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3 gigabite ethernet ports for wired networking
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time machine software unavailable on other operating systems
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