Apple Time Capsule - Late 2009

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

1
Average:

3
Bad:

1

7.0

User Score

Based on 128 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Fast wireless 5GHz throughput; storage included; easy to use; true dual-band; guest networking; printer and network storage support; works with Apple Time Machine software; good-looking design.

Cons:

Expensive; limited networking and network storage features; no bundled backup software for Windows; hard drive is not user-serviceable; no media or iTunes server; picky support for USB printers; only three Ethernet ports; no Web interface; no remote ac...

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Last revision on May 10, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Fast wireless 5GHz throughput; storage included; easy to use; true dual-band; guest networking; printer and network storage support; works with Apple Time Machine software; good-looking design

Reviewers Didn't Like

Expensive; limited networking and network storage features; no bundled backup software for Windows; hard drive is not user-serviceable; no media or iTunes server; picky support for USB printers; only three Ethernet ports; no Web interface; no remote ac

Expert reviews and ratings

Apple didn’t make an elaborate announcement at the time – it was probably too busy updating the iPod, iMac and the entire MacBook range – but it has recently updated its popular storage system Time Capsule, making it both faster and...

By Digital Arts Online on March 02, 2010

The Apple Time Capsule is a convenient and simple wireless router and NAS server combo for your home. Unfortunately, you can find better deals on devices that offer greater storage space and many more features for the...

By CNET Australia on February 02, 2010

If you're seeking a convenient and simple wireless router and NAS server combination for your home, Apple's Time Capsule is worth a look. But you can find better deals, getting greater storage space and many more features for the price...

By CNET UK on December 18, 2009

Have flatmates with feckless 'friends' who borrow your gear and tuck into your secret chocolate stash without qualms? The good news is that, when it comes to Wi-Fi, Apple's Time Capsule is perfect for multiuser environments where you...

By Wired UK on October 28, 2009

Apple Time Capsule is a convenient and simple wireless router and NAS server combo for your home. Unfortunately, especially in the case of the 1TB version, you can find better deals on devices that offer greater storage space and many more features...

By cnet on March 20, 2009

Das Einsatzgebiet der Time Capsule schränkt ich im Grunde auf eine bestehende oder geplante Mac-Infrastruktur ein. Zwar ist es auch unter Windows möglich auf die Time Capsule zuzugreifen, allerdings kann sie hier lediglich als Netzlaufwerk...

By Hardwareluxx on November 01, 2009