AirPort Extreme to be upgraded in 2015?

[mindquest]

looking to pick up an AirPort Extreme but was wondering if they might be upgrading them since they haven't been in awhile. Has anyone heard anything in regards to this?

 

[MCAsan]

Just curious....upgrading what aspect? You thinking wifi spec, USB ports would USB 3.0 or 3.1...using USB-C connectors?

 

[mindquest]

Just curious....upgrading what aspect? You thinking wifi spec, USB ports would USB 3.0 or 3.1...using USB-C connectors?

Well I believe the extreme is already running AC so you can't get a faster protocol. Upgrading in terms of usb, better antenna technology...etc.

Anyone know how many years this version has been around for?

 

[MCAsan]

The Sixth Generation Airport Extreme was introduced in June 2013, has a form factor of 4" by 4" square, six and a half inches high. It introduced the Wireless-AC standard, does beam forming with three antennae in each of the 2.4GHz and 5 GHz bands. It can transmit and receive in each band simultaneously.

 

[mindquest]

Been checking around and haven't seen any news about an update. Anyone hear anything?

 

[LiveM]

Not even worth worrying about. Just get one now and in a few years when you don't have a single USB 3 or lower drive to attach to your Airport, and your devices are on a future version of Wi-Fi, you can consider getting another one to extend your network or just sell the current model for a small discount.