Time Capsule - 500 GB
Back up a lifetime's worth of memories with the all-new Time Capsule, a wireless hard drive that works seamlessly with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard. It’s also a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station with simultaneous dual-band support.1 Choose from 500GB and 1TB models2.
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Overview
Wireless backup for Mac OS X Leopard.
Automatic backup with Time Machine.
Time Capsule works automatically with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard to create the perfect no-hassle backup solution. There are no cables, and you can back up all the computers in your home to a central _aw_location.
Server-grade storage.
The massive 500GB or 1TB server-grade hard drive2 gives you all the capacity and safety you need for backing up all your Mac computers.
Easy wireless networking.
Connect your DSL or cable modem to Time Capsule, then quickly set it up with the easy-to-use AirPort Utility, which is included for both Mac OS X and Windows. Within minutes, you and up to 50 others can use your Mac computers or PCs to surf the web, stream video, share photos, and more — without wires.3
Simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi. 
For maximum range and compatibility, Time Capsule works simultaneously on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, allowing all the devices on the network to use the most efficient band automatically. And Time Capsule uses the latest 802.11n wireless technology so you can enjoy up to five times the performance and up to twice the range of 802.11g wireless networks.4
Guest networking.
Now you can set up a separate Wi-Fi network with a separate password for your visitors. Simply enable the new guest networking feature, and your guests can use the Internet but can’t access other parts of your private network, such as your computers, printers, and attached hard drives.
Wireless drive sharing.
Time Capsule also works great as a wireless hard drive, whether you have a Mac or a PC. It sets up in a snap, giving you a networked hard drive you can use for storing and sharing all kinds of files. If you're a MobileMe member using a Mac with Mac OS X Leopard, you can even access the files on the drive over the Internet.5
Print without wires.
Print documents, photos, and more from any room in your home or office to a central printer connected to Time Capsule via USB. (See system requirements.)
Strong security and access controls.
Protect yourself with the built-in firewall and industry-standard encryption technologies including WPA/WPA2 and 128-bit WEP.
Works with iPhone, Apple TV and more.
Time Capsule works with Mac computers, PCs, iPhone, iPod touch, Apple TV, and virtually all 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi wireless devices — all at the same time.1
Most Recent Reviews
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Time Capsule - 500 GB
Great product
Written by RK from Dartmouth
Jun 17, 2009
Have had my Time Capsule for a month now. Pros - it was very easy to set up and has so far worked flawlessly with Time Machine ba…Read morecking up my aluminum Macbook. The wireless signal is strong and consistent - I haven't had dropped connection yet. The first backup (approximately 96GB) took around 9 hrs to complete over a wireless connection - not bad at all, in my opinion. Cons - the hard drive is not user serviceable/replaceable (without opening the box and voiding the warranty, that is). I've also been having problems trying to access the shared drive from my windows machines, however I suspect this is more of a windows vista issue, and since I didn't buy the TC for this specific purpose, it doesn't really bother me. Lastly, the TC only has 3 ethernet ports - I really could use 4 myself, and since nearly every other wireless router on the market has 4, I wonder why Apple decided to skimp on this.
Overall though, I'm very happy with the product.(3 of 3 people found this review useful)
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Time Capsule - 500 GB
Best backup and Wi-Fi ever!
Written by MM from Peoria
Jun 15, 2009
This is so easy to use and compatible with my wifes pc and my Macbook Pro. We both have I-phones so it's great to have faster wi-f…Read morei than what you get over a tower. Leave it to Apple to come up with technology that actually works and doesn't crash, what a concept! Four thumbs up, my wife too.
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Time Capsule - 500 GB
I went against the bad reviews.
Written by BT from Weymouth
Jun 15, 2009
I'm a new Mac user - I ordered my 500GB Time Capsule at the same time a my MacBook.
I've previously been a PC guy for years, but …Read moreafter a few years away from computers completely I binned all my old junk and went for a whole new system.
Despite the fact that half the reviews here were negative, I plumped for the purchase. After all, I figures that most of this sort of kit made in these volumes will ship faulty. I guess I just crossed my fingers and hoped for a working unit!
I did as advised in other reviews and followed the instructions (which is usually the last thing I'd do). The router connected and picked up my internet and settings immediately. The set up of the time capsule, drive and network took about 5 minutes and was completely intuitive, like most Apple systems (except the shocking iTunes).
My TC runs silently (is a little warm, but it's on a glass shelf so it keeps it cool), the signal's superb and I've not experienced one single issue with it yet.
If you're going down the wireless Mac and backup route, the Time Capsule is the way to go. Otherwise stick to PC and free routers.
(1 of 1 people found this review useful)
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Most Useful Reviews
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Time Capsule - 500 GB
Disappointed
Written by HH from CALGARY
Mar 11, 2009
For starters, I have to say that I love all that is Apple. I own an iMac, Macbook, iphone, ipod etc.
I own the Time Capsule fo…Read morer over a year now and have had problems since. First the wireless would not work for the life of me (I'm quite knowledgable around computers) until I had to wire it to my iMac. Then it would refuse to backup for no reason whatsoever. I had it replaced.
Now the backup system does not work again. I've had to reset it to factory settings many times - probably around 6 or 7 since first purchased (which is extremely frustrating since I put some original files on it).
It's unlikely that I have a lemon, given that it was replaced. I think that the firmware can't handle a serious computer user (as opposed to someone who just checks e-mail and does wordprocessing).
I'm not trying to dissaude you from buying it. As all apple devices, it is beautiful. But while Apple products are reknown for beauty and function, this one lacks the function.
(1022 of 1384 people found this review useful)
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Time Capsule - 500 GB
Easy to use
Written by MM from Las Vegas
Mar 4, 2009
This product is a great 2 in one product that is easy to set up and secure... unlike other networking devices I have used in the p…Read moreast. Trust me, spend the extra $ to get the back up drive... it's worth it... as opposed to purchasing separate. Air Port Extreme + a hard drive... easy decision... runs on its own in the background, you won't even notice it.
(433 of 521 people found this review useful)
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Time Capsule - 500 GB
Apple does it again!
Written by AA
Mar 5, 2009
I love this thing! It was so easy to set up and the automatic backups work flawlessly. I don't even notice when it backs up. The d…Read moreual-band WiFi signal is amazing, so now all the wireless devices in my house run at optimal speeds! Buy it! Trust me. You won't regret it!
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