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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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Reviewed: 3/3/08
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