Belkin or Apple Express?

Laurencia7 · 05:10 PM

I am wondering if I can have a cheaper mac compatible wireless router.
Or to get the Apple Express, is AirTunes worth it?

I just don't know if it is worth it for 100 bones, instead of a 40 dollar router.

Thanks
L

ps: I reallllllly love my music.

HBOC · Nov 29, 2009, 04:22 PM

I dont have any experience with Belkin, but i would stay away from them. You get what you pay for. I bought a Linksys WRT160NV2, and i wish i would've paid the extra and got an Airport Extreme.

here is some interesting info on Belkin

http://www.thedailybackground.com/20...al-activities/

http://gizmodo.com/5134652/belkin-em...irty-practices

HBOC · Nov 29, 2009, 04:23 PM

and do you mean iTunes, nor Airtunes?...

flopticalcube · Nov 29, 2009, 04:24 PM

AirTunes is great if your Express is located near the stereo and your Mac/PC is not. I have mine hooked up as a way to wirelessly send iTunes to my stereo and I can control it from my netbook setting on my couch. Works a treat.

HBOC · Nov 29, 2009, 04:27 PM

lol, since i don't have an AE, i hadn't ever heard of this..

GGJstudios · Nov 29, 2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HBOC

lol, since i don't have an AE, i hadn't ever heard of this..

http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/.../airtunes.html

Laurencia7 · Nov 29, 2009, 11:48 PM

Thanks so much guys. I do want something that works, with no headaches, and with the ability to have iTunes via the "air"

You do get what you pay for.

GGJstudios · Nov 30, 2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laurencia7

Thanks so much guys. I do want something that works, with no headaches, and with the ability to have iTunes via the "air"

You do get what you pay for.

http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB...co=MTA4MjcyODY

alphaod · Nov 30, 2009, 12:26 PM

The Airport Express is a great little router; if you will use the Airtunes functionality, it's a good choice; otherwise you're money is better spent on other products since just the router part, the Airport Express is a bit expensive considering it only supports 10 users.

Laurencia7 · Dec 2, 2009, 12:55 AM

Thanks GG, I will check the refurbished ones.
Thanks everyone, I won't need more than 10 people...just me in my house with my mac who needs wireless so i can break away from my desk. and the cords.

chiefroastbeef · Dec 2, 2009, 09:04 AM

I have an Airport Extreme Time Capsule in my aparmtment in Hong Kong, and a Airport Extreme in the home in Dallas, both work flawlessly, and extremely easy to setup and change settings with Airport Utility. I use Airport Express for hotels and such and works wonders, I can use the internet while on the bed, or anywhere else in the room. Just plug in the airport express, the light turns green almost immediately, sign on to the hotel internet registry, and you're off!

All three are great products, worth every penny.

cmcbridejr · Dec 2, 2009, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laurencia7

Thanks so much guys. I do want something that works, with no headaches, and with the ability to have iTunes via the "air"

The AE is the choice then.

My friends, family, and I have owned several routers in the past, including Belkin, and none are easier to setup and manage than the Airports.

Nov 29, 2009, 03:55 PM	#1
Laurencia7 macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana	I am wondering if I can have a cheaper mac compatible wireless router. Or to get the Apple Express, is AirTunes worth it? I just don't know if it is worth it for 100 bones, instead of a 40 dollar router. Thanks L ps: I reallllllly love my music. __________________ ----------------------------------------------> "Life is short, get me a ruler!" Macbook 120GB, 2GB ram Last edited by kainjow : Nov 29, 2009 at 05:10 PM. Reason: merged posts

Nov 29, 2009, 04:22 PM	#2
HBOC macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PDX	I dont have any experience with Belkin, but i would stay away from them. You get what you pay for. I bought a Linksys WRT160NV2, and i wish i would've paid the extra and got an Airport Extreme. here is some interesting info on Belkin http://www.thedailybackground.com/20...al-activities/ http://gizmodo.com/5134652/belkin-em...irty-practices __________________ Don't get scammed on Ebay for AC! http://reviews.ebay.com/FAKE-APPLECA...00000011731235

Nov 29, 2009, 04:23 PM	#3
HBOC macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PDX	and do you mean iTunes, nor Airtunes?... __________________ Don't get scammed on Ebay for AC! http://reviews.ebay.com/FAKE-APPLECA...00000011731235

Nov 29, 2009, 04:24 PM	#4
flopticalcube macrumors 601 Join Date: Sep 2006	AirTunes is great if your Express is located near the stereo and your Mac/PC is not. I have mine hooked up as a way to wirelessly send iTunes to my stereo and I can control it from my netbook setting on my couch. Works a treat. __________________ Read the Rules / Search the Forums / Use a Descriptive Title Reset your PRAM / Reset your SMC / Boot into Safe Mode

Nov 29, 2009, 04:27 PM	#5
HBOC macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PDX	lol, since i don't have an AE, i hadn't ever heard of this.. __________________ Don't get scammed on Ebay for AC! http://reviews.ebay.com/FAKE-APPLECA...00000011731235

Nov 29, 2009, 11:48 PM	#7
Laurencia7 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana	Thanks so much guys. I do want something that works, with no headaches, and with the ability to have iTunes via the "air" You do get what you pay for. __________________ ----------------------------------------------> "Life is short, get me a ruler!" Macbook 120GB, 2GB ram

Nov 30, 2009, 12:26 PM	#9
alphaod Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LIE x37	The Airport Express is a great little router; if you will use the Airtunes functionality, it's a good choice; otherwise you're money is better spent on other products since just the router part, the Airport Express is a bit expensive considering it only supports 10 users. __________________ Search before you post: MRoogle Mac Pro E09 (2x2.66/6x2GB/4x300GB10K/GTX285) \| Dell 3007WFP-HC (30") MacBook Air M09 (2.13/2GB/128GB) \| iPhone 3GS (32GB/White/Unlocked)

Dec 2, 2009, 12:55 AM	#10
Laurencia7 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana	Thanks GG, I will check the refurbished ones. Thanks everyone, I won't need more than 10 people...just me in my house with my mac who needs wireless so i can break away from my desk. and the cords. __________________ ----------------------------------------------> "Life is short, get me a ruler!" Macbook 120GB, 2GB ram

Dec 2, 2009, 09:04 AM	#11
chiefroastbeef macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas/ Hong Kong	I have an Airport Extreme Time Capsule in my aparmtment in Hong Kong, and a Airport Extreme in the home in Dallas, both work flawlessly, and extremely easy to setup and change settings with Airport Utility. I use Airport Express for hotels and such and works wonders, I can use the internet while on the bed, or anywhere else in the room. Just plug in the airport express, the light turns green almost immediately, sign on to the hotel internet registry, and you're off! All three are great products, worth every penny. __________________ Mac Pro Quad 2.93 ATi 4870, Macbook Pro 15" 2.4 Penryn Apple Cinema Display 30", 20" Nikon D700 - 80-200, 24-70, 50, 35, 20

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