- Brand Name: Apple
- Model: MC344LL/A
- Hardware Platform: Mac, Pc
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Product Description
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. Its also a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station with simultaneous dual-band support. Time Capsule, 2TB CD with AirPort Utility (Mac and Windows), AirPort Disk Utility for Mac OS X v10.4 and Windows, 802.11n Enabler for Mac OS X v10.4, and Bonjour for Windows Power cord Printed and electronic documentation
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Randall King
I use my 2 TB Time Capsule for a wireless router and for wireless backups from my Mac mini.
As a router, it's pretty reliable. I do have problems connecting to it using my iPhone 3GS. Sometimes it works and sometimes not. When it works, there are times it will stop working seemingly for no reason. Frustrating. Otherwise, my MacBook and Mac mini both connect every time and the connection is very reliable.
The Time Machine feature for backups works very well. It's nice to not have to think about backups. It just works, backs up everything, and I don't have to worry about it.
The problem with the wireless backup system is that it's *extremely* slow, and it interferes with my use of my Internet connection. It would be nice if it would throttle the backups when I'm using my connection so that it doesn't interfere. Or maybe it should only do backups when the computer is idle. And I'm not talking about the initial backup of my whole system...I'm referring to the incremental daily backups that are occurring months later.
My Linksys router that I had for years and years finally failed, but it worked much better than Time Capsule before it failed. My recommendation to anyone reading this is to buy a regular router, and then just use a USB or FireWire hard drive for backups.
I haven't used the printer sharing features of Time Capsule, so I can't speak to that.
As a router, it's pretty reliable. I do have problems connecting to it using my iPhone 3GS. Sometimes it works and sometimes not. When it works, there are times it will stop working seemingly for no reason. Frustrating. Otherwise, my MacBook and Mac mini both connect every time and the connection is very reliable.
The Time Machine feature for backups works very well. It's nice to not have to think about backups. It just works, backs up everything, and I don't have to worry about it.
The problem with the wireless backup system is that it's *extremely* slow, and it interferes with my use of my Internet connection. It would be nice if it would throttle the backups when I'm using my connection so that it doesn't interfere. Or maybe it should only do backups when the computer is idle. And I'm not talking about the initial backup of my whole system...I'm referring to the incremental daily backups that are occurring months later.
My Linksys router that I had for years and years finally failed, but it worked much better than Time Capsule before it failed. My recommendation to anyone reading this is to buy a regular router, and then just use a USB or FireWire hard drive for backups.
I haven't used the printer sharing features of Time Capsule, so I can't speak to that.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Leak Gator
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I bought this product with some hesitation after reading some negative reviews. I have been using this product for about 4 months now and I have had no issues with it. It does exactly as it says. The only thing is that it backs up really slow over wireless but I have it hooked straight to my computer and it is a lot faster. Overall very satisfied with this purchase. It has already helped me recover some important files that I deleted by accident.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Having owned this for a few months, I must say it is not an improvement over the old model. I use the Time Capsule with a Mac Mini and mid-2011 MacBook Air. Here are my issues:
> 5GHz connection is flakey. It tends to stall, then creep along, and then become non responsive. This is almost daily occurrence.
> Oftentimes, TIme Machine cannot find the Time Capsule, so there are many missed backups. I have to unplug the Capsule to get Time Machine to see the disk again.
> About once a month, Time Capsule will say it cannot find the backup, so it has to create a new one. I can see and open the file in Finder, bUt Time Machine won't see it. Never had this problem with my older version Time Capsule.
> The connection is just slow. I have compared it to our U-verse modem's direct wireless connection, and the Capsule seems about 30% slower in side-by-side comparisons.
> External HDDs plugged into the Time Capsule are not reliable. About half the time, Finder on my Mac Mini cannot see it until I reset the Time Capsule.
For future backup needs, I will buy individual external disks and go with a more standard wireless router from the likes of Linksys. As much as I enjoy Apple products, I cannot recommend this one.
> 5GHz connection is flakey. It tends to stall, then creep along, and then become non responsive. This is almost daily occurrence.
> Oftentimes, TIme Machine cannot find the Time Capsule, so there are many missed backups. I have to unplug the Capsule to get Time Machine to see the disk again.
> About once a month, Time Capsule will say it cannot find the backup, so it has to create a new one. I can see and open the file in Finder, bUt Time Machine won't see it. Never had this problem with my older version Time Capsule.
> The connection is just slow. I have compared it to our U-verse modem's direct wireless connection, and the Capsule seems about 30% slower in side-by-side comparisons.
> External HDDs plugged into the Time Capsule are not reliable. About half the time, Finder on my Mac Mini cannot see it until I reset the Time Capsule.
For future backup needs, I will buy individual external disks and go with a more standard wireless router from the likes of Linksys. As much as I enjoy Apple products, I cannot recommend this one.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
great product
With my cablevision and mac, no problems for 3 years.
Speed is fine and this is a life saver. My friend gave it to me as a gift and it is great back up protection.
Speed is fine and this is a life saver. My friend gave it to me as a gift and it is great back up protection.
Published 2 months ago by govinda102000
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this product!
I already have one in my home and now I buy this second to my workplace.
Easy to install and works perfectly.
Easy to install and works perfectly.
Published 11 months ago by Seiji
1.0 out of 5 stars
Short lifespan
I paid the extra money for a Time Capsule because I do not like junk. I am very disappointed. The Time Capsule began powering off on its own a year ago, it would then need to be... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Stuber
1.0 out of 5 stars
Will die within 13-24 months
This product will die unexpectantly on you. I was shocked when mine randomly quit working and I was furious when I found a forum (on apple's website under discussions. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Patches
5.0 out of 5 stars
Flawlessly performs as expected
My ISP already provides a cable modem/router with n band wi-fi, but I have it set to run in bridge mode with the radio disabled. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mark L. Dyson
5.0 out of 5 stars
wanted a backup and use it for more
a computer or its accessory os good if you do not know about it. I put this one up day one and it's been on ever since. Read more
Published 20 months ago by F. Sallai
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best product of its kind: wireless router and hard drive NAS...
This product, while limited in features compared to other NAS solutions is superior, because everything it says it will do, IT ACTUALLY DOES and does well. Read more
Published 24 months ago by D. Carien
3.0 out of 5 stars
makes backup and recovery so simple
I've a 500GB and this 2TB version. the 500GB saved me once before with my older mac book pro. I decided to get this one just for my new mac book pro. definitely worth having.
Published on April 4, 2011 by CWD
4.0 out of 5 stars
The product works great, however several of my printers can't work...
Just received the product the day before last, and am very happy with it and it's back-up capabilities, as well as a high-speed router! Read more
Published on March 6, 2011 by Pilar G. Kline
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Product, Fantastic Company
What can I say, it works.
I recommend Time Capsule for sharing data or for backups, not both. If you need both, get 2 Time Capsules, one for each use. Read more
I recommend Time Capsule for sharing data or for backups, not both. If you need both, get 2 Time Capsules, one for each use. Read more
Published on July 17, 2010 by Ken
