Where does the new AppleTV leave Airport Express?

[godslabrat]

With the new ATV being $99, I'm failing to see where the Airport Express fits into the grand scheme of things. For the same price, it's almost the same product, perhaps with a slightly different application. One is primaily a video device, the other primarily audio, but having them both at the same price is just silly. Do you see approve drop in the AE's future?

 

[flopticalcube]

It's still a portable router and wifi access point. I do see price drop now, however. $69 new would better.

 

[waw74]

Express
-printing
-creates or extends wireless network
-can function as a wireless to wired bridge.

 

[RaceTripper]

Airport Express is great for turning hotel wired-only internet into wireless. Even for hotels that have wireless, they can be bandwidth challenged when everyone is using it, so creating your own wireless off the in-room internet connection can be better.

I don't see the Airport Express as a similar product at all. The Apple TV has no capabilities as a WAP.

 

[kirky29]

The Express is perfect for just taking places, I doubt anything will change.

 

[NicoleRichie]

I say combine the two, Express and App. TV. Then add the apple tv to the Time capsule.