No, they have had simultaneous since the last revision and the integrated power supply was at least since then too.
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Apple Quietly Updates Time Capsule (2TB and 3TB) and AirPort Extreme
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No, they have had simultaneous since the last revision and the integrated power supply was at least since then too.
But why would just an increase in HD size require new FCC filings by Apple?
I'm really hoping for more than this, maybe even a improvement on my 2nd gen TC that can't even manage to stream airtunes to an Airport Express in line of site less than 3m away :-(
I'm really hoping for more than this, maybe even a improvement on my 2nd gen TC that can't even manage to stream airtunes to an Airport Express in line of site less than 3m away :-(
I think they've only bumped the capacities to 2TB and 3TB. It seems they're still updating the Time Capsule page as the "Buy Now" button doesn't direct you anywhere.
Well one one hand I could use more space and the 3 TB TC is calling my name, on the other hand I just spent a lot of cash to get my car fixed up. 
So thanks Apple -- for the mediocre upgrade, I feel okay to pass on it.
So thanks Apple -- for the mediocre upgrade, I feel okay to pass on it.
Looks like someone at Apple jumped the gun here this morning. Has anyone actually been able to order the new products?
EDIT: Ok now its all working.
EDIT: Ok now its all working.
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From store:
"New technologies in Time Capsule and refinements to Time Machine make backing up to Time Capsule using Snow Leopard up to 75 per cent faster than before."
I'm not sure about the power supply, but they've been able to do simultaneous 2.4 and 5GHz for a while now.
I'm REALLY disappointed in this update. They're charging in the ballpark of really high-end routers from other companies, and while I do think Apple's routers are among the most reliable out there, they lack several features that are standard on high-end offerings from other companies, QoS in particular.
I believe that the 1st Gen TC had a life span of 18 months. We had one of the first models (500 GB) at work and it lasted exactly 18 months. I currently have a 2nd Gen 1 TB at home that has been in continuous usage since Jan 2009, and I haven't had any problems (30 months) other than a few firmware updates. I just zeroed it last night because we now have 3 machines at home (a unibody MB, a Blackbook and a MBA) at home and wanted to get a fresh image of each before updating to Lion at some point.
My only complaint about the 2 Gen TC is that it is somewhat loud. I never hear the fan, but I often hear the clicking and whirring of the HDD. It should be noted that the apartment we live in has brick/concrete walls and ceilings and marble floors, so some of the noise is likely reverberated compared to living space with carpets or some other soft materials.
At work, we also have 2 3rd Gen 2 TB TCs and we haven't had any problems with them backing up 3-5 different machines on a regular basis. It also seems that the HDDs in the 3rd Gen are somewhat less obtrusive, but I haven't done any side-to-side comparisons.
Hope that helps.
I bought a 2TB Time Capsule when they were first released (despite hearing about the 18 month lifespan) and next month marks 2 years with the device.
No problems yet... but I'm prepared. I have a USB external HDD plugged into it which I use to backup my Time Capsule. I don't use it for Time Machine.
I'm with you. I was hoping for some kind of "server lite" that could house my music and video. Perhaps that was unreasonable or not possible. Now it looks like I'll need an Airport Extreme and the new Mac Mini (Server), which seems like overkill.
If you move your iTunes library there. But still need a computer on because ATV talks to iTunes first.
The solution is a Mac Mini. I've come to that conclusion at least.
They will sell like hotcakes I promise you. 3TB of storage for £399 is truly a breakthrough price when you consider all the really cool technology incorporated into the Time Capsule family of products. A Windows PC with a 3TB drive will cost you a lot more than £399 and will take up a lot more space, use more electricity and be prone to all the usual flaws associated with Microsoft products.
In the Canadian store, the AEBS is now $159 with an education discount. Pretty sure it used to be $179. So maybe the education discount has been increased?
I'd go for a minimum of 2 X space used.
E.g., I have a MBP with 500 GB drive, but generally I only use about 200 GB. So 400 GB is a good minimum for me for that computer.
Remember, firmware updates can always open the door to features we were all hyped up for today. But realistically, this is Apple, there's hardly any chance they will conform to common standards like UPnP/DLNA.
So much for iOS based firmware and new CPUs too. Still, I'm eager to see an iFixit teardown.
So much for iOS based firmware and new CPUs too. Still, I'm eager to see an iFixit teardown.
