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Time Capsule, but not...

NeGRit0

NeGRit0

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I want a Time Capsule, but they are just too damn expensive! Anyone know of any other wireless external hard drives that work well with :apple:? preferably on that has the capability to be a wireless basestation, but that's not essential.
 
When I was looking the nearest I found was a Lacie Ethernet Big Disc, I got one and tried it out, it was Ok and worked, but I sent it back and got the Time Capsule, which is perfect :D

I got the 500GB and will upgrade with a drive of my choice when the warranty expires, hopefully I can get a 2GB by then :cool:
 
NeGRit0 said:
I want a Time Capsule, but they are just too damn expensive! Anyone know of any other wireless external hard drives that work well with :apple:? preferably on that has the capability to be a wireless basestation, but that's not essential.
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I believe you can buy an AirPort Extreme and connect an external HD to the AE via USB and then mount it as a network drive. But, AirPort extreme (179.00) + external HD with decent space (100.00) will cost 280, which is only 20 bucks less than a 500 gb Time Capsule. So my recommendation is if you really want it, might as well spend a few extra bucks and do it right with a Time Capsule.
 
You could do what I did. Buy it new on ebay and use the live.com cashback option. I picked up 1TB for $281 shipped. It should be here next week.
 
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macaco74 said:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB276LL/A?mco=MTIxODk3Mw

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Capsule...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1225834320&sr=8-1
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those are 500gb not the 1tb, but thanks...


eidrunner247 said:
Seriously?

I just typed in "apple time capsule" in ebay and got plenty of hits. Note: the BIN price is usually about $400, but factor in live.com cashback brings it to about $300 or less

http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-Time-Caps...39:1|66:2|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-TB-Apple-Time...39:1|66:2|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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oh, i guess im just confused as to how you bought it from ebay but still used the live.com cash back. i apologize for my ignorance, but i have never used live.com.
 
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NeGRit0 said:
oh, i guess im just confused as to how you bought it from ebay but still used the live.com cash back. i apologize for my ignorance, but i have never used live.com.
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Fair question. Go to live.com. Search "time capsule" The advertisement will say "Save 25% with PayPal if eligible" Eligible = BIN items. Works on any BIN purchase.

Read here if you have more questions.
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=952519

I can confirm this works. I bought some things on ebay doing this a few months ago and received the cashback to my Paypal account, which later transferred to my bank account.
 
eidrunner247 said:
Fair question. Go to live.com. Search "time capsule" The advertisement will say "Save 25% with PayPal if eligible" Eligible = BIN items. Works on any BIN purchase.

Read here if you have more questions.
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=952519

I can confirm this works. I bought some things on ebay doing this a few months ago and received the cashback to my Paypal account, which later transferred to my bank account.
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oh, i get it... sounds sweet. imma give it a try. thanks!

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