Time Capsule - 1 TB
Back up a lifetime's worth of memories with the Time Capsule, a wireless hard drive that works seamlessly with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard or 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.1
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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 60 percent 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 percent 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
Be warned !!!
Written by PM from Frederiksberg C
Oct 20, 2009
Anybody looking to buy this product, be warned as you will only get approx. 18month lifetime and no way of getting your data back when it fails.
See this dicussions at the TC forum
Topic : Time Capsule Powered Off, Won't Power Back On …More794 of 912 people found this useful
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Time Capsule - 1 TB
Great...except for the short lifespan
Written by SG from Costa Mesa
Oct 20, 2009
I loved the function, wireless ease of use and simplicity, at least when it worked. Alas, mine died after approximately 18 months of service. Not what I'd consider acceptable for something you'd expect to be heavy-duty since it's advertised as having a "server-grade" hard drive.
C'mon Apple, we expect better. …More683 of 783 people found this useful
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Time Capsule - 1 TB
Unreliable
Written by LM from Oklahoma City
Oct 21, 2009
I used it as an external drive I had LOTS OF INFO in it and it quit working. i LOST EVERYYHING. If the internal drive crashes there is no way of fixing it …More
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Most Recent Reviews
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Time Capsule - 1 TB
Easy to use and quick to set up
Written by MM from Peoria
Nov 30, 2009
I switched to Mac about 2 years ago and since then I have had nothing but bliss. The time capsule works wonderfully and sets up in minutes. I cant imagine what others are going through but my tc works great with my Mac and my wife's PC, which we are looking for a new mac for her in another month or so. Really have no complaints, Apple has this figured out …More
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Time Capsule - 1 TBl
Written by AC from Fresno
Nov 30, 2009
I just bought my time capsule yesterday the set up was really easy, I was able to network it to my old Imac G5 and my brand new macbook pro, plus my Roku netflix movie streamer.
I can't believe it only got 2 and a half star rating. I was also able to back up both of my computers with time machine this device is awesome! I proudly give it a 5 star rating. …More3 of 4 people found this useful
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Time Capsule - 1 TB
Wireless connection problems with iphone
Written by DR from Westbank
Nov 27, 2009
I switched everything in my house to Mac over the past 2 years because I like the quality of the Apple products. I have an Airport Extreme Base Station that works great, but when I upgraded to the Time Capsule, it was a wate of time & money. After following all directions & calling customer support, the Time Capsule would not let my iphone connect to the intenet unless I was within 5ft of the unit. Any further away, and I would loose signal. My Macbook & iMac would connect flawlessly, but it was impossible to connect my iphone. I switched back to the Airport Extreme (with the same setting) and there hase been no connection problems. I should have saved the money and bought a generic external HD for backup. …More
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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
- Sep 30, 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
- Oct 23, 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
- Oct 19, 2009
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Mine lasted 19 months and many others are reporting a similar lifespan.
After that if you're not up to disassembling it and putting the hard disk in an external enclosure, there is no other way to access your data. But the failure has to do with the internal power supply. So your data stays in the hard drive. …More- Answered by JA from west hollywood
- Oct 31, 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
- Oct 5, 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
- Oct 12, 2009
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Most Recent
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does it take long time to copy files from a different hard disk?i wanna copy 500gb of data to my time capsule
- Asked by BR from WELLINGTON
- Nov 28, 2009
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If I get a power surge that takes out my hard drive, will it take out TC too?
- Asked by TB from Falls Church
- Nov 27, 2009
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Does the Time Capsule have to stay on all the time, or can it be powered on and off when needed for backups?
- Asked by SO from ORINDA
- Nov 27, 2009
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So ... if I buy a Time Capsule, I don't need my Airport Extreme Base Station any more, is that right?
- Asked by GS from Edmonton
- Nov 27, 2009
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can i connect arport express with my speakers and also the same time time capsule for an external with my mac book pro?
- Asked by GP from MANCHESTER
- Nov 27, 2009
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Can you still wirelessly communicate from your computers to the TC if you are not using the TC as a wireless router?
- Asked by KC from Glenside
- Nov 27, 2009
