Apple Time Capsule 500GB Hard Drive external hard drive Wi-Fi

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2011-07-30 06:21:10

Average rating:74

Uk has collected 63 expert reviews for Apple Time Capsule 500GB Hard Drive external hard drive Wi-Fi and the average expert rating is 74 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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gadgetshow.channel5.com

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2011-07-30 06:21:04

Average rating:60

Straight from Apple Inc.'s research labs comes the 'Time Capsule.' It is an automatic wireless back-up system made especially for your Mac. Its dimensions are 197 mm (length) x 197 mm (width) x 36.3 mm (height), and weighs 1.5 kg. This amazing Time Cap...

This little beauty from Apple is the perfect way to protect your Mac against fire, flood and acts of God. Why? Well it’s an all-in-one router with a wireless hard drive. In the flesh we found that it shovelled data from your Mac speedier than Lewis...
Unfortunately, the Time Capsule only works with Mac computers, so if you're a dedicated Windows devotee there's not really much here for you to get excited about. Also, for best performance it can't be too far from your machine despite its N-s...
The Time Capsule is the best thing we’ve seen the world of backup for ages, making networking shared devices hassle free. It's pretty pricey though, and only works with Apple products.Apple Time Capsule is tagged with Apple, Wi-Fi, router and ha...

expertreviews.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:21:04

Average rating:60

Apples Time Capsule is marketed as a network backup device for Mac users, but it can also be used with Windows computers as a file server like any other network-attached storage (NAS) device. It also has a built-in gigabit Ethernet and Draft-N wire...

mobilecomputermag.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:21:04

Average rating:67

Spending time making something you hope you’ll never need is a pretty pointless activity, which is probably why so few people bother backing up their computer. Dedicating time each day or week solely to copying files from one computer to another is ind...

Easy to configure (especially on Macs); share additional disks over USB; share a printer...
No browser-based admin tool; no way to check disk integrity...
The Time Capsule offers a reasonably-priced opportunity to adopt a basic backup regime, particularly for laptops users that refuse to be tied down – even at the risk of losing files...

techradar.com

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2011-07-30 06:21:05

Average rating:90

Were going to say this up front: buy one of these now. We dont care if youve never backed up a byte of data, or already have an existing backup regime; Time Capsules transparent, zero-intervention, newbie-friendly system is the best we have ever us...

Automatic, transparent, wireless backup, Easy to use, Versioned, incremental, Share printers and disks to Macs and PCs...
Slow initial backup, No convenient way to secure backups...
Were going to say this up front: buy one of these now. We dont care if youve never backed up a byte of data, or already have an existing backup regime; Time Capsules transparent, zero-intervention, newbie-friendly system is the best we have ever us...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:21:06

Average rating:80

Apples Time Capsule is an ideal backup for anyone with a Mac - especially a MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro. Windows users may be less enamoured, however. One of the biggest selling points in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard was the inclusion of Time Mach...

If youre uncertain about whether to get an AirPort Extreme, or a Time Capsule, look at it this way. An AirPort Extreme base station costs £119. The entry-level Time Capsule gives you all of the features of the base station and 500GB of built-in stora...

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macworld.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:21:07

Average rating:80

Time Capsule - Apple’s AirPort Extreme and hard drive combo - promises to make backing up and recovering data simple and wire-free. However, in initial tests, Time Capsule failed to live up to its potential. We found transfer speeds sluggish and the...

Great idea, neat and tidy backup solution, large hard drive, easy to use, no maintenance required once you’ve set it up...
Hourly backups are too often, wireless bakup is time-consuming, Gigabit Ethernet file transfer is markedly slow...
Time Capsule seems ideally suited for a home network that hasn’t yet upgraded to an 802.11n wireless network (and, thus, doesn’t yet have a new AirPort Extreme Base Station). Time Capsule is a big improvement for such networks, although the £1...

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pocket-lint.com

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2011-07-30 06:21:08

Average rating:90

Time Capsule takes away that need to remember - so as long as you are connected to the network youll be backing up without knowing it...

Easy to install, easy to manage, backups without you having to think about it...
Time Machine only available for Mac users, cant mirror hard drives for security...
Time Capsule takes away that need to remember - so as long as you are connected to the network youll be backing up without knowing it...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:21:08

Average rating:80

Apple suggests that Time Capsule - its newly-shipping backup device - extends the simplicity of its Time Machine backup component in Leopard. Plug it in, use an assistant to walk you through configuration, connect to the device or connect it to an ex...

At first glance, Time Capsule meets the challenge of being easy to set up, and easy to start backing up computers on a local network. Glenn Fleishman, Macworld US...

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pcworld.co.nz

Updated:
2011-11-06 09:23:41

Average rating:80

Wireless base station and backupPlug it in, use an assistant to walk you through configuration, connect to the device or connect it to an existing network, and select its internal hard drive as the Time Machine destination for your networked Macs.In m...

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smh.com.au

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2011-11-06 09:23:49

Average rating:90

What Apples Time Machine software does for backing up your Mac, the Time Capsule does for an entire home network. This slim square slab contains a hard disk, which any Mac running the latest Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system can use for creating...

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Zdnet.com.au

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2011-11-06 09:23:51

Average rating:69

Apples new Time Capsule incorporates both a wireless router and a hard drive into the same product. In its niche, the Time Capsule is the most advanced product on the market -- its price is also fair compared with a separate router and network-attache...

Clean design, Good deal for DraftN router and 500GB or 1TB of storage, Low maintenance data backup for Mac users, Extensibility via USB port...
Only average networking performance, Few advanced storage features beyond backup capabilities...
Apples hybrid 802.11n wireless router/networked hard drive offers some powerful data backup features for Mac owners, as well as Apples typical pleasing design. Windows users and anyone who demands speed from their 802.11n network will be disappointed.

apcmag.com

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2014-03-20 02:51:08

Average rating:70

Its hard to know where to categorise Apples Time Capsule. It combines a 3 port gigabit router, USB file and print server, dual-band wireless access point and 1TB NAS appliance. For many home users, the Time Capsule will be the only device theyll nee...

Easy setup, Router, NAS and WAP all in one, Quiet considering it has a 3.5" hard drive in it...
No RAID, Large backups will take overnight even at 802.11n speeds, No backup software solution for Windows users, Runs hot...

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stuff.tv

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2014-03-20 02:51:08

Average rating:80

Not revolutionary, but a slick way to backup and a godsend if you’ve got a habit of losing important files...

Easy to set up. Speedy Wi-Fi router. Back-ups without thinking about it. Terabyte capacity...
Backup software Mac-only. No remote access or UPnP. Runs hot...
Not revolutionary, but a slick way to backup and a godsend if you’ve got a habit of losing important files...

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pcworld.co.nz

Updated:
2016-12-29 10:32:54

Average rating:0

Wireless base station and backupPlug it in, use an assistant to walk you through configuration, connect to the device or connect it to an existing network, and select its internal hard drive as the Time Machine destination for your networked Macs.In my fi...

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atpm.com

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2011-07-30 06:21:04

Average rating:40

Ever had that moment, when you fired up your Mac and something just wasn’t right? A key file was missing, or maybe the drive itself was on its way to the big bit bucket in the sky? The shaking starts, the irrational panic follows next and, sometimes...

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about.com

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2011-07-30 06:21:04

Average rating:70

The pros outweigh the cons, especially for Leopard users who rely on Time Machine for backups . You can back up your home computers and create a reliable home-wide wireless network, all with a single Time Capsule.ProsDesigned for Time Machine (but work...

Designed for Time Machine (but works with other backup systems, too), Supports multiple Macs, Works with PCs, Builtin AirPort base station with 802.11n wireless capabilities, Servergrade hard drive...
Hard drive is not easily user replaceable, Less expensive NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices are available, No external antenna options...
The pros outweigh the cons, especially for Leopard users who rely on Time Machine for backups . You can back up your home computers and create a reliable home-wide wireless network, all with a single Time Capsule...

electronicsme.com

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2011-07-30 06:21:04

Average rating:76

Apple Time Capsule 1TB MB277LL/A external hard drive. The new Apple Time Capsule provides you with a wireless hard drive, AirPort Extreme Base Station (with 802.11n) and a USB port for connecting a USB printer or another USB external hard drive. Rating...

While compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems, Windows users should look at other products with better performance (such as the Netgear RangeMax Next WNR854T). The Apple Time Capsule MB277LL/A, is no different than any other product Appl...

v3.co.uk

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2011-07-30 06:21:04

Average rating:60

Time Capsule is primarily intended as a storage device for Mac owners using the Time Machine backup program included with OSX. However, it can also be used with Windows PCs or on a mixed Mac and PC network. Time Capsule is, essentially, an 802.11n wire...

macworld.com

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2011-07-30 06:21:05

Average rating:80

Time Capsule seems ideally suited for a home network that hasn’t yet upgraded to an 802.11n wireless network (and, thus, doesn’t yet have a new AirPort Extreme Base Station). Time Capsule is a big improvement for such networks, although t...

Allows both internal and USB-connected drive Time Machine backups for Leopard users; includes all AirPort Extreme features; archive option for simplified off-site backups; houses drive, power supply in one tidy case.
Can’t swap internal drive; Time Machine’s hourly backups are too often for networked system.
Time Capsule seems ideally suited for a home network that hasn’t yet upgraded to an 802.11n wireless network (and, thus, doesn’t yet have a new AirPort Extreme Base Station). Time Capsule is a big improvement for such networks, although t...

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apcmag.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:21:05

Average rating:70

Its hard to know where to categorise Apples Time Capsule. It combines a 3 port gigabit router, USB file and print server, dual-band wireless access point and 1TB NAS appliance. For many home users, the Time Capsule will be the only device theyll nee...

Easy setup, Router, NAS and WAP all in one, Quiet considering it has a 3.5" hard drive in it...
No RAID, Large backups will take overnight even at 802.11n speeds, No backup software solution for Windows users, Runs hot...

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Digitaltrends.com

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2011-07-30 06:21:05

Average rating:0

Video Review: The Apple Time Capsule is a backup solution for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. But that is not all! It also acts as an 802.11n Wi-Fi base station with Ethernet ports.

Laptopmag.com

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2011-07-30 06:21:06

Average rating:80

This combination network storage drive and router is fast, easy to use, and does a great job of backing up your data.

Very fast network drive, Excellent integration with Time Machine, Good router throughput and range...
No remote access, No media streaming...
Other NAS drives, such as the Buffalo TeraStation, let you easily stream and remotely access files. However, the Time Capsule works better than software backup solutions because it integrates so smoothly with Apple’s Time Machine. It’s so easy...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:21:07

Average rating:70

When Time Capsule was first announced, the Apple fanboy scuttlebutt anticipated a NAS to end all NASs—one that would combine fast wireless with networked storage, RAID capability, and software smarts for media serving, remote access, and more. Inste...

Wireless-n at 2.4 or 5 GHz. Flawless operation with networked Time Machine backups, as well as with USB hard drive and printer sharing. Good price.
Lacks home media-serving features. Printer sharing but no print server. No hardware redundancy. No easy upgrade path.
Apple has done a fine job of building an easy way for Leopard users to perform Time Machine backups over the network, but dont expect advanced NAS features...

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computershopper.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:21:07

Average rating:78

Once again, the folks at Apple prove that innovation in technology is alive and kicking. The Time Capsule is a slick-looking network appliance that pulls double duty as a wireless router and a backup drive. While $499 might seem steep for 1T...

Very good wireless range; easy to set up; 1TB of storage; operates on dual bands; works seamlessly with Mac OS X 10.5, particularly Time Machine backup application...
Lacks Web-based administration; no Windows backup software included; no media-server capabilities...
Part wireless router and part backup drive, Apples Time Capsule will appeal to home users, especially those using the Mac OS X Time Machine backup utility. As a router, it performed admirably, but if youre looking for full NAS functionality, there ar...

macintouch.com

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2011-07-30 06:21:07

Average rating:0

Apples new Time Capsule is a wireless base station with a built-in hard drive. Designed to integrate with the Time Machine backup system introduced in Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard," it provides a hard drive for backups, as well as AirPort Extreme functi...

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electronista.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:21:08

Average rating:80

Everyone needs to backup their data, but in the past, backing up your data meant fiddling with non-intuitive software, tape cassettes, multiple CDs or DVDs, or external hard drives. In short, backup is usually tedious or complicated. Fortunately, Appl...

Easy to setup. Works flawlessly with Time Machine. Supports 802.11a/b/g/draft n standards. USB port sharing.
Requires Mac OS X 10.5.2 for Time Machine functionality. Unable to upgrade the hard disk. Does not support media streaming.

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slashgear.com

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2011-07-30 06:21:08

Average rating:60

Data backup falls resolutely at the dreary end of the tech-task scale; periodically market researchers release stats showing how few people take the time to safely copy their accumulated files, usually prompting a guilty DVD burning session which never...

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allthingsd.com

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2011-07-30 06:21:08

Average rating:0

With its new Leopard operating system, Apple tried to solve one of the most nagging problems faced by home-computer users: how to regularly back up their computers completely and painlessly. Leopard includes a feature called Time Machine that automatic...

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maclife.com

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2011-07-30 06:21:09

Average rating:0

Time Capsule is a Wi-Fi router and a network storage device to be used with Mac OS 10.5 Leopard’s Time Machine. THE FACTS In the overarching Apple mission to pamper us with ease-of-use, Time Capsule takes the onerous elements of data back-up out...

infosyncworld.com

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2011-07-30 06:21:09

Average rating:0

The Apple Time Capsule combines a portable hard disk drive and a wireless router. Philip Berne reports from Macworld 2008.

Small form, fits neatly in an Apple showroom. Makes Time Machine even more convenient.
Still pricey. Two great tastes, but do they taste great together? Feature-limited compared to competitors? NILLSlightModeratePalpableExtreme...
The Apple Time Capsule isnt such an exciting product in and of itself, but paired with Tigers new Time Machine backup feature, it becomes a convenient addition. Basically, its an Airport Extreme with a hard disk drive built in. Were skeptical of...

tomsguide.com

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2011-07-30 06:21:10

Average rating:0

As you might expect, Steve Jobs kept Apple’s most impressive new piece of hardware for last: The MacBook Air. It’s a super slim, metallic notebook with a 13” screen, full size keyboard, LED based display, and optional solid state hard disk drive. Sound...

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stuff.tv

Updated:
2011-07-30 06:21:10

Average rating:80

Not revolutionary, but a slick way to backup and a godsend if you’ve got a habit of losing important files...

Easy to set up. Speedy Wi-Fi router. Back-ups without thinking about it. Terabyte capacity...
Backup software Mac-only. No remote access or UPnP. Runs hot...
Not revolutionary, but a slick way to backup and a godsend if you’ve got a habit of losing important files...

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