Michal Ždanský Although Apple mainly presents software at WWDC, we also saw a fair amount of hardware. First of all, they were new MacBook Air and brand new in every way Mac Pro. In addition, however, the new AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule have also appeared, relatively logical candidates for an update. Both devices have undergone a significant redesign and have also received a fast wireless Wi-Fi protocol 802.11ac.
AirPort Extreme
Like last year's AirPort Express, the Extreme version has seen a significant design change. While the Express is now a white Apple TV, the AirPort Extreme has been transformed into an imaginative mini-tower resembling an elongated Mac mini. Not much has changed in terms of equipment. On the back, you can still find three Ethernet ports, one USB port for connecting a printer or external disk (surprisingly still 2.0 version) and one gigabit WAN port.
However, much has changed inside. AirPort Extreme now supports the 802.11ac Wi-Fi protocol, which should be up to three times faster than the previous 802.11n. The added internal antennas, of which there are now a total of six, will also help its speed. Thanks to nothing, the device achieves a cleaner signal and greater range. AirPort Extreme already communicates simultaneously on frequencies of 2,4 Ghz and 5 Ghz, nothing has changed in the new version.
The new AirPort Extreme is already available in Czech today Apple Online Store with delivery within 24 hours, however the price is higher than the previous model. From 3 CZK, she swung to less sympathetic ones 5 290 $.
Time Capsule
The Time Capsule network drive and router combo gets the same makeover as the AirPort Extreme, and also features a 16,8-inch mini-tower design with the same set of ports, added antennas, and 802.11ac. The capacity has not changed, Apple still offers two and three terabytes of space. So, let's hope that at least the reliability of the device, which was not very famous in the previous version, has changed.
You can find the new Time Capsule in Czech Apple Online Store for price 7 790 $ a 10 390 $ for the 3TB model.
The new 802.11ac protocol in AirPort and Time Capsule goes hand in hand with the new MacBook Air and Mac Pro, which contain the corresponding receiver and can thus take advantage of the increase in the speed of wireless transmissions.
Oops, I bought a time capsule in Qstore last week, do you think they will be willing to exchange it for a new generation. Returns/exchanges are possible on the website, but only for unused goods and I use a week
If you ordered it online, by law you have 14 days to return it. If not, then it's about agreement.
Unfortunately not, and the answer came as follows: Hello,
unfortunately, we do not provide such services .. and if you do not own the latest macbook with support for the new C standard, then you will not use the given technology
It is so. I wouldn't deal with it if I were you, the TC will serve you well, and you also have a flat design, which might suit you better. You may not even need a new protocol. Let it flow, don't worry about some uncertain complaints, enjoy a happy life, it is much more valuable.
I am satisfied, but I will buy air, where I would definitely use it. It's just a bit annoying that a week later my new Tc is old:) but as they say, you can't stop progress
Complain 3 times :-D .. it's a long shot but it can also be solved that way :-D
No, but what if there is no problem xD
How did you find out that the previous TC was unreliable? So I haven't had a problem with her for almost 2 years...
Mr. Žďánský, explain to me and to Mr. Brož, how did you find out that TC is unreliable? I've had it for about half a year, but it's so good that it exceeds my wildest ideas about a small company's wireless network (about 5 Macs + backup, of course, a couple of iOS devices and one printer).
How did colleague Žďánský figure it out? Simply. Those who are dissatisfied can be heard the most :-) Probably someone shouted very loudly, thus creating a suggestive impression that Time Capsules are defective. Even one person with access to the Internet can create the impression of a disgruntled crowd. Satisfied users don't call because they have no reason to. I wouldn't dissect it, the author may have other sources of information than we do, he may well be right from his point of view, what do we know...
There are about twenty pieces of TC in my area and I know of only one whose power supply died and that was 90% caused by the storm anyway. Of course, he repaired the service under warranty. Even the first TC with a capacity of 500 GB is still running.
I can personally recommend TC, it is by far the fastest router in its category and the ease of setup and Time Machine backup functionality make my life easier every day.
Honzo Březin, for example, complained quite loudly.
I'm thinking about buying a TC, but recently I saw a NAS from Synology, a specific DS112j model that supports the iTunes server function, so I thought I'd buy this one and the new Airport extreme with it. Does anyone have experience with this combination? I read something about the iTunes server function, and it should work as a library that is always on, without the need to start the Mac. That's the fce I miss in TC.
No, it doesn't work that way. You have to start iTunes on a Mac (PC) and the library from the NAS will be connected to iTunes via home sharing.
It works. I have a complete iTunes music library on the Synology NAS, and using applications from Synology (DS Audio, etc.) you can play music even outside your home network. You don't even need to turn on the iTunes server.
And do you have this NAS shared via wifi? Synology also made a NAS with wifi, but that is only 2,4 GHz and, in my experience, it is slow for sharing movies.