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Apple Time Capsule (500GB)

Manufacturer: Apple Inc. Part number: MB276LL/A

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CNET Editors' rating: 6.9 out of 10
Average user rating: 6.5 out of 10

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CNET Editors' review - Apple Time Capsule (500GB)

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6.9

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CNET Editor's rating: 6.9 out of 10
Reviewed by Rich Brown
Review date: 3/3/08

The good: Clean design; good deal for Draft-N router and 500GB or 1TB of storage; low maintenance data backup for Mac users; extensibility via USB port.

The bad: Only average networking performance; few advanced storage features beyond backup capabilities, and those only for Mac users.

The bottom line: Apple's hybrid 802.11n wireless router/networked hard drive offers some powerful data backup features for Mac owners, as well as Apple's typical pleasing design. Windows users and anyone who demands speed from their 802.11n network will be disappointed.

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User opinions - Apple Time Capsule (500GB)

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7 out of 10 - Very good
Simple, elegant design, easy setup, meets the needs of a lazy user.
As an OS10.5 user I've found that the TC 500gb performs its three functions without hassle:... Read more
by Mycroft Jr. (see profile) - March 5, 2008

16 out of 16 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
Apple does great
I don't get why a con by the reviewer is advance features are only for Mac users. Did you expect... Read more
by ramenoodles (see profile) - March 4, 2008

15 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.

7 out of 10 - Very good
Good product with some bugs
The Good:

Connects easily with both apple and windows based laptops.

Fast connection... Read more
by jmar198 (see profile) - March 5, 2008

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
I like this solution, a lot!
The Apple Time Capsule is a virtual back up, set & forget solution I have been wanting for... Read more
by edjemusic (see profile) - March 4, 2008

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
EASY TO SETUP! EASY TO USE! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
This thing rocks! Easy set up and interface make using this a breeze. Very snappy and responsive;... Read more
by bdanowski (see profile) - March 4, 2008

10 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.

2 out of 10 - Terrible
Ambitious, but overly complex
So here's my experience. Pull it out of the box, there's one power cord. That's it. Plug it in.... Read more
by smitter (see profile) - July 22, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

10 out of 10 - Perfect
A 10 for me
This is a wireless N router and a NAS drive for the same price as a NAS only. WTF is that CNet... Read more
by BobBobBobBobBobBobBob (see profile) - March 24, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Honestly, there isn't really a peer product...
First of all, I just wanted to say that I think this product is well worth the price. If I had... Read more
by quitifa (see profile) - August 13, 2008

8 out of 10 - Excellent
Great backup/router device! Apple.. keep the great products coming!
I bought this based on reviews for backup purposes. its amazing. Simple, elegant, works, quiet,... Read more
by mohanman (see profile) - July 1, 2008

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Great Product Easy setup
Great fast and easy setup. Had basic network setup in under five minutes. Fast network and... Read more
by rjintrepid (see profile) - April 23, 2008

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Manufacturer: Apple Inc.
Part number: MB276LL/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
Remote management protocol	SNMP
Network Services Compatibility	Apple Bonjour Protocol
Features	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	Ethernet - USB, 1 x Radio-Ethernet USB - RJ-45, 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)
Miscellaneous compliant standards	RSS-210, UL 60950, EN 300.328, EN 301.893, FCC Part 15, ARIB STD-T66, CSA 22.2 No. 60950, FCC Class B certified

Power
Power Device	Power supply - Internal
Voltage Required	AC 120/230 V
Operational power consumption	30 Watt

Software / System Requirements
Software type	Drivers & Utilities
Min Operating system	Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Apple MacOS X 10.4 or later
Peripheral / Interface devices	USB port, Ethernet port

Video
Video Output	None

Environmental Parameters
Min operating temperature	50 Â°F
Max operating temperature	95 Â°F
Operating humidity range	20 - 80%

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Apple Time Capsule (500GB)
$266-$299

Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Apple Time Capsule NAS server, 500 GB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Apple Time Capsule (1TB)
$450-$499

Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Apple Time Capsule NAS server, 1 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

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Address:	One Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014

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