Time Capsule - 1 TB
Back up a lifetime's worth of memories with Time Capsule, a wireless hard drive that works seamlessly with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard. It’s also a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station with simultaneous dual-band support. Choose from 1TB and 2TB models.
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Overview
Wireless backup for Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard.
Automatic backup with Time Machine.
Time Capsule works automatically with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard or Snow 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 location. New technologies in Time Capsule and refinements to Time Machine make backing up to Time Capsule using Snow Leopard up to 75 per cent faster than before.2
Server-grade storage.
The massive 1TB or 2TB 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. In 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.4
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. It uses the latest 802.11n wireless technology, so you can enjoy up to five times the Wi-Fi performance and up to twice the range of 802.11g wireless networks.4 And improvements in antenna design give you up to 50 percent better performance and up to 25 per cent better range than with the previous-generation Time Capsule.5
Guest networking.
Set up a separate Wi-Fi network with a separate password for your visitors. Simply enable the 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 or Snow Leopard, you can even access the files on the drive over the Internet.6
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.
Most Useful Reviews
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Time Capsule - 1 TB
Great product, for 18 months only
Written by JK from Southwater
26-Oct-2009
Time Capsule is sleekly designed and does what it says elegantly. With a strong, fast WiFi signal and generous hard drive storage it makes Time Machine backups painless and a must-have facility. External access through a MobileMe account is also very useful.
However, reliability is not first class. At 18 months a lot of these units, like my own, are dying due to the phenomenal amount of heat they generate.
If you do buy one, keep it cool. …More275 of 287 people found this useful
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Time Capsule - 1 TB
Good but short life?
Written by BQ from Knaresborough
27-Oct-2009
In my experience, Apple kit is usually high quality and long lasting but my Time Capsule has just died after only 19 months. This is unacceptable for what is a relatively expensive item. I have to wonder whether a new one would be any better. …More
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Time Capsule - 1 TB
Dear after 18 months
Written by JD from TELFORD
01-Nov-2009
I really, really liked my Time Capsule - simplicity of design and function and to quote an Apple slogan - it just works... until today, 18 months after purchase. The unit is completely dead - I suspect, like many have reported, the internal power supply is at fault. I'm asking the question, whats the point of having a server grade hard drive if the rest of the unit is not up to the job.
All my other Apple products seem to last the course but the Time Capsule is more a Time Bomb! …More172 of 176 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Time Capsule - 1 TB
Stop reviewing a product you don't own!
Written by JN from Ilford
17-Dec-2009
I am rather annoyed that all the people who bought the original TC have come out of the woodwork to moan about the device again, even though it has been greatly improved. The product may have the same name, but that shouldn't mean that it is subject to the same criticism. Had it been called "Time Capsule Plus" then none of these reviews saying "mine died after 18 months" would be here. So here's a few points:
1. I don't own a Time Capsule 1TB. I own the very-recently-demised Time Capsule 512GB. But it is essentially the same product with a smaller drive, so I'm probably better equipped to review this product than most of the people here.
2. Only the first model of Time Capsules have the faulty power supply (please note, NOT the hard disk). The Time Capsule model sold now does not have this problem. Though obviously, some people may have faulty products as with any purchase.
3. Those who bought dodgy Time Capsules which died were usually offered replacements. A friend who bought one of the first ones about two years ago got a replacement machine just two weeks ago, well outside warranty.
4. The drives are also salvageable! Get yourself a hard disk caddy (or plug it internally) and use a disk duplicator like SuperDuper! and you will get your backups back.
5. Finally, my Time Capsule is a fantastic product and works exactly as advertised. I'm not too worried about future problems because I know what to do if it does develop a fault. But at least my review is based on the latest model. I appreciate there are a lot of upset customers out there, but please do not confuse prospective customers by moaning about your old and obsolete products here.
Thank you :-) …More4 of 5 people found this useful
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Time Capsule - 1 TB
nothing but trouble
Written by PC from CROYDON
10-Dec-2009
i had to take the first two of these i got back as the first wouldn't even create a network or do a complete back up.The second wouldn't allow wireless printing or complete a back up. The third backed up but has NEVER allowed wireless printing. After 4 months of calls to apple support i gave up on printing and settled for using it as an expensive backup and wireless hub (only as i couldn't get my money back). Now it constantly drops the network and often only runs at speeds slower than my old 14k modem. The only way i've managed to get any speed is to run it with no security. At a loss what to do rather than buy a very expensive airport extreme which my prove just as unreliable. …More
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Time Capsule - 1 TB
Easy to set-up, easy to use. Then it dies
Written by MR from MILTON KEYNES
18-Nov-2009
It's a great idea, it looks great and it's blindly simple to set up and use. But this product isn't up to Apple's usual standard.
I got my TC just after release and there's no doubt it was buggy. I had to delete all my back-ups and start all over again - twice. That's not good enough for a device that costs this much and claims to be there to preserve a l'ifetime of memories'. To their credit, Apple released a software update and the TC got down to doing what it should do - quietly, efficiently keeping my stuff safe.
Until today, when it died utterly. And it's not just mine. Friends who've also bought an early TC are reporting theirs are dying as well. There's something wrong with at least the early machines and they're simply not good enough to trust with that 'lifetime of memory'.
I'm disappointed, but I hope others are having a better experience with the TC. …More140 of 144 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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I see units are failing after 18 months. How long is the Time Capsule warranty? (I'd hope at least 3 years.)
- Asked by TH from Byron Bay
- 30-Sep-2009
Best Answer
If you are using the Time Capsule with a computer that's covered under AppleCare, the Time Capsule is covered. Note that they do NOT have to be on the same receipt. From the AppleCare Protection Plan terms & conditions:
"An AirPort Extreme Card, an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, Time Capsule, an Apple-branded DVI to ADC display adapter, Apple RAM modules and MacBook Air SuperDrive are also covered under APP if owned by you and used with the Covered Equipment."
Also, from Apple's page advertising the plan:
"An AirPort Extreme Card, AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, Time Capsule, MacBook Air SuperDrive, and Apple RAM when used with a Mac covered by the AppleCare Protection Plan"
Note that I (and others) have verified this in practice - I am getting my dead 18-month old Time Capsule replaced under the APP on my MacBook pro. …More- Answered by RG from Portland
- 23-Oct-2009
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What is the average life span of 2TB time capsule? Do you lose access to your data if your Mac fails and you have to get a new computer??
- Asked by DT from Santa Barbara
- 20-Oct-2009
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The new 1TB and 2TB Time Capsules might have a different brand of hard drive or if not, they might have a better more reliable hard drive. The new Time Capsules were released April of 2009; so no one can say that" My 2TB Time Capsule died after 18 months!" I do not know if Apple has changed the hard drive or not; I would think they would try to do something about the two star rating for this product! …More
- Answered by JH from Hayden
- 07-Nov-2009
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So can this replace my wireless modem to allow my Internet and printers to be used on a wireless home network? I'm on a 24" iMac.
- Asked by MM from St Albans Park
- 06-Oct-2009
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It will replace the wireless part, but you will still need a modem for your cable or DSL. Many DSL modems have it's own router built in, this moves your Apple router one step away from the actual internet. This disables certain features that require a direct connection to the internet such as Back to my Mac.
If you do have two routers you will get a Double NAT error in Airport Utility and a flashing amber light on the Apple router. If your internet provider can't help you turn off the router in your modem they may be able to replace the router/modem they sent you with just a modem. I had to explain what I was trying to do to get them to replace it. If they can't replace it and you want to, or have to, stay with this provider you can set the Apple product to Bridge Mode where you're passed through directly to your ISP's router so services like iChat can connect to the destination directly. …More- Answered by RS from Alameda
- 12-Oct-2009
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Most Recent
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is it possible to increase or boost the range of a 2TB time capsuel?
- Asked by JI from Sydney
- 15-Dec-2009
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Can TimeCapsule be put into bridge mode? Can I avoid a double NAT? My router or PIX will NAT the clients; Can I bridge the connection?
- Asked by DS from College Park
- 15-Dec-2009
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Can I use Time Capsule on a wired printer and use the printer as wireless for my Mac and PC?
- Asked by NB from LAS VEGAS
- 14-Dec-2009
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Can I move/transfer my I-Tunes from my Mac (OSX ver 10.4.11) to the Time Capsule and operate it as a program?
- Asked by DU from Orange
- 14-Dec-2009
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I've a mac and a pc. can TC be used for both simultaniously.
- Asked by PN from Roselle
- 13-Dec-2009
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If I get a Time Capsule can I hook it up to my PS3/xbox 360 to stream video's, pictures and music on my TV?
- Asked by PR from Winnipeg
- 12-Dec-2009
