Best Buy: Apple Time Capsule 2TB MB996LL/A [OLD VERSION]
Apple Time Capsule 2TB MB996LL/A [OLD VERSION]
- 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
- Server-grade storage – The massive 2TB server-grade hard drive 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
- 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
- Guest networking – Now you can set up a separate Wi-Fi network with a separate password for your visitors
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 : Server-grade storage – The massive 2TB server-grade hard drive 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 : 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 : Guest networking – Now you can set up a separate Wi-Fi network with a separate password for your visitors : Wireless drive sharing – Time Capsule also works great as a wireless hard drive, whether you have a Mac or a PC : 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 : 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 : System Requirements – : For Time Machine backup – : Mac with Mac OS X Leopard : For setup and administration – : Mac computer with Mac OS X v.10.4 or later, CD drive, and Ethernet or wireless networking capability : PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista, CD drive, and Ethernet or wireless networking capability : For wireless client access – : Mac with AirPort or AirPort Extreme wireless capability : PC with 802.11a/b/g/n : For shared hard drive – : Mac with Mac OS X v10.4.8 or later : PC with Window
List Price: $ 479.00
Price: $ 439.04
Replacement Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (T-Shaped connector) for 13 Inch MacBook and 13 Inch MacBook Pro
- Replacement Power adapter (MagSafe T shaped connector) for Apple MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro
- Magnetic connection to computer breaks cleanly when tripped over to prevent accidents
- Powers and charges the batteries of the Apple MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro
- 16.5V, 3.65A 60W
The 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter features a magnetic DC connector that ensures your power cable will disconnect if it experiences undue strain and helps prevent fraying or weakening of the cables over time. In addition, the magnetic DC connector helps guide the plug into the system for a quick and secure connection.
When the connection is secure, an LED located at the head of the DC connector will light; an amber light lets you know that your portable device is charging, while a green light tells you that you have a full charge. An AC cord is NOT provided with the adapter (you can use your original cord, they don’t break typically), while the AC wall adapter (provided) gives users an even easier and more compact way to travel.
Designed to be the perfect traveling companion, the adapter has a clever design which allows the DC cable to be wound neatly around itself for easy cable storage.
This power adapter recharges the lithium polymer battery while the system is off, on, or in sleep mode. It also powers the system if you choose to operate without a battery.
List Price: $ 39.59
Price: $ 12.59
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Great router, good network disk, decent backup device, September 4, 2009
This product is basically three products: an airport extreme wireless router, a networked drive, and finally, with Leopard, a networked backup system. Overall, it’s a very good product, but there are some serious limitation one should be aware of. As a router, it is fantastic. Typical Apple ease of use, with all configuration done by a very intuitive GUI application. Unfortunately, it’s not a great network drive. The drive appears to be internally connected using a very slow USB connection. You will find that even with a computer connected via Gb/s ethernet, transfer speeds will be limited to around 5-6 MB/s, tops. If you connect two Macs via fast ethernet, you can often get over 40 MB/s transfer speeds, so this is a rather large disappointment, especially for a device which will be getting a lot of use if you use Time Machine. Time Machine is great in theory, and can act as a form of automatic version control, but it has a few issues. First, it is a file-based differential backup. That means, for example, that if even a single bit of a 1 GB file is changed, the ENTIRE file gets backed up. Not only does this take a lot of time, it quickly depletes your backup drive because the same data is added to the disk repeatedly. To get around this, you have to explicitly exclude backing up large files that are often changed. Good candidates for exclusion are Mail and iDisk caches, as well as virtual machine disk images. There have also been numerous reports of Time Machine backups being susceptible to corruption. I’ve experienced this once, myself, after a backup was canceled, so I can vouch that it happens. However, the problems can often be fixed by deleting the last backup. The next backup will take a long time as the computer must scan the full disk again, but the backups then continue on normally after that. I have yet to have Time Machine get my backups into a state where they can’t be fixed by this method. Time Machine backups have their place, and come in very handy to recover accidentally deleted files. However, they should only be considered part of a larger backup scheme. They probably shouldn’t be trusted for a full recovery, and won’t be of any help if your computer’s drive completely fails, anyway. (How are you going to run Time Machine if you can’t boot your computer? EDIT: As pointed out by the commenter, if your drive fails completely, you can still reinstall the system from the DVD and then run the Transfer Assistant to recover your files from the Time Capsule. It’s not as good as a complete backup, as Transfer Assistant is notorious for breaking applications, but you won’t lose your work.) As such, you should image your entire drive regularly, in addition to using Time Machine.
Good Product, Can Be Even Better, July 26, 2010
I have worked in IT departments and understand how difficult setting up networks and backup strategies can be. Having worked with PC technology for years, it is a blessing to open an Apple product every single change I get the opportunity. Just plug it in and it works. This device, due to its nature, is a tad more complicated — but just a tad. The reason I ding it is that after installing Snow Leopard, my wireless network drops its signal from time-to-time I have to reset it. This is a well documented issue and not unique to my setup. I hope it is something Apple fixes in the next release as my parents, who struggle with technology, get frustrated with this problem.
Stiff cables, June 10, 2011
I bought this to replace the one original to the apple I have had for four years. The cables are very stiff, so you cannot wrap them. They work, but I feel like they need to be treated with care.
Impressed, December 12, 2011
I’m very impressed with this charger, considering it’s a quarter of the price of the original. I had my reservation being that it is not a genuine Apple product. Can’t say I have any complaints. My original Apple battery extension even works with it. As far as it not charging the computer and only being a power source I have not came across that problem. I watched my battery preferences closely since I read in the reviews it’s a common problem. My computer is holding a charge and the status reads increasing percentages. I believe i was suppose to ship in 3-5 business days, I received it in 3.
Not 100% Compatible, December 7, 2011
I bought this charger because I lost the original and 80 bucks seemed like way too much to pay for a replacement at the Apple store. This charger gets the computer working but does not charge my macbook’s battery. A search on macbook help revealed, “If the battery status menu says “Not Charging,” your Mac is connected to a power source that gives it enough power to run, but not enough power to charge the battery. For example, your Mac may be connected to an airline power adapter. You can still use your Mac without draining its battery, but the battery will not be charged, even if you turn off your Mac or put it to sleep.” I have a Macbook4,1 circa 2008. With this charger’s specs and appearance, it should have been compatible. What’s the point of having a laptop if it has to be plugged in 100% of the time? I’m returning this and ordering another brand.