Time Capsule or Airport Extreme + USB drive?

[DoFoT9]

I think that sentence only applies to a display. The iMac has a display included, so that might be why the it was not included.

Just a guess though.

The first part of that covers only the computers mentioned because it is about covering the "Covered Equipment" (i.e., the computers mentioned) plus a display if purchased with the Mac. You wouldn't buy one with an iMac because it already has one.

The second part talks about keyboards. They are covered if they come with the equipment (the Mac under warranty).

The third part talks about various Airport and similar devices. They are covered if you own them and they are being used with a piece of "Covered Equipment" (i.e., any Mac under AppleCare).

i understand now, thanks for clarifying that. so it appears that the TC is still covered. too bad i have already opened it

 

[skorpien]

i understand now, thanks for clarifying that. so it appears that the TC is still covered. too bad i have already opened it

I'm in the same boat as you. Realized too late that my TC would still be covered under AppleCare if I hadn't opened it up. But I much prefer my extra storage anyway

 

[DoFoT9]

I'm in the same boat as you. Realized too late that my TC would still be covered under AppleCare if I hadn't opened it up. But I much prefer my extra storage anyway

ahh well i dont care. i havent fix it yet, havent found the right capacitors to replace the dead ones (or found a way how to discharge the full capactiors).

does anybody have any idea how to discharge a capacitor? its rated at 400v, what is the best way to discharge it? i was thinking some sort of light diode.

 

[The Hammer]

A company is make a external enclosure looks just like a time capsule.
http://www.geekrumors.com/geekrumors/Welcome.html
Looks great but I have no idea where to get it.

Bad link.

 

[joaoferro37]

http://www.geekrumors.com/GeekRumor..._power_failure_and_lost_of_data_problems.html

 

[jeffreyj900]

OK. I purchased a TC last Friday (previous model). Took it back today to Micro Center. Bought a new TC today online at the Apple Store. I have a Mac Book Pro with apple care. So, it sounds like my TC is covered under that. Do I need to register it or anything to make sure it is covered under my apple care?

I had no idea it would be covered. I would have purchased apple care for it given what I have read You all saved me $60. My current apple care goes through Feb of 2012.

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THIS link states it nicely. Question answered. Never mind.
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[kakapo]

does anybody have any idea how to discharge a capacitor? its rated at 400v, what is the best way to discharge it? i was thinking some sort of light diode.

unplug the unit. leave it unplugged for maybe a few minutes if you're paranoid. there's not enough charge stored on those caps to hurt you anyway. you want to make sure you're wearing a ground strap (metal wrist bracelet connected by metal wire to "ground" e.g. very large chunk of metal or house ground) while you're doing this so that you don't zap the board (not other way around).

 

[DoFoT9]

unplug the unit. leave it unplugged for maybe a few minutes if you're paranoid. there's not enough charge stored on those caps to hurt you anyway. you want to make sure you're wearing a ground strap (metal wrist bracelet connected by metal wire to "ground" e.g. very large chunk of metal or house ground) while you're doing this so that you don't zap the board (not other way around).

lol. your hilarious.

two of the main capacitors are still charged at 130v/400v. i got zapped by them, and BOY does it hurt!

thats why i asked.

i shall use a lightbulb.

 

[Brazilian Joe]

I have read a few benchmarks that the TC does not run the HDD at the maximum performance a SATA port could offer.

Unfortunately I don't have the links anymore.

But, in short, the conclusion was simple: even though the USB caps the HDD speed, in practice the TC internal disk was so slow that an Airport Extreme + USB disk was faster, thus a better.

You will also spend less and be able to upgrade the HDD as bigger disks become available.

A powered HUB would even allow multiple perhiperals, another advantage.

So, unless Apple quietly upgraded the hardware of their routers for better speed, the situation should still hold true.

Disclaimer: I havent tried it in practice, this is all from benchmarks I read on the net.

 

[gobes]

I've just ordered a time capsule, to use as a WAP, plus wireless time machine back up.
Would I be better off cancelling it and using this set up?

 

[DoFoT9]

I have read a few benchmarks that the TC does not run the HDD at the maximum performance a SATA port could offer.

Unfortunately I don't have the links anymore.

But, in short, the conclusion was simple: even though the USB caps the HDD speed, in practice the TC internal disk was so slow that an Airport Extreme + USB disk was faster, thus a better.

You will also spend less and be able to upgrade the HDD as bigger disks become available.

A powered HUB would even allow multiple perhiperals, another advantage.

So, unless Apple quietly upgraded the hardware of their routers for better speed, the situation should still hold true.

Disclaimer: I havent tried it in practice, this is all from benchmarks I read on the net.

the new TCs are fixed, they have some nice firmware advancements and the throughput is getting closer to what you would expect - i dont think there is really any need to have it performing as well as the hard drive can, as the limitations are mostly elsewhere.

gobes: i think you're fine with the TC. performance differences will be negligible if at all. much easier and tidier having the all in one (extreme has an external power brick, TC has an internal one).