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Apple® - Time Capsule 3TB External Wireless Network Hard Drive

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    What's Included

    • Apple® Time Capsule 3TB External Wireless Network Hard Drive
    • Power cord
    • Owner's manual

    Specifications

    • Warranty Terms - Parts: 1 year limited
    • Warranty Terms - Labor: 1 year limited
    • Height: 1.4 inches
    • Width: 7.7 inches
    • Depth: 7.7 inches
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    This wireless hard drive allows you to back up data and media stored on your networked computers and features dual-band 802.11n wireless technology for enhanced range and optimal performance. WPA/WPA2 security helps keep your information safe.

    Product Features

    From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores

    Compatible with Apple computers, iPod® touch, iPhone®, iPad® and Apple TV®

    Along with most PCs and most 802.11a/b/g/n wireless devices for use with a variety of peripherals.

    3TB maximum storage capacity

    To ensure plenty of room to store movies, music, media and other data.

    Wireless-N technology

    For enhanced range and optimal performance.

    Dual 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz wireless frequencies

    Works on both bands simultaneously for maximum range and to allow all devices on the network to automatically use the most efficient band.

    3 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports

    For wired connection of up to 3 computers. Gigabit Ethernet WAN for connecting a DSL or cable modem.

    Works with Time Machine software for Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard

    Automatically backs up and tracks changes to saved data for enhanced data safety.

    Built-in WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

    Along with 40-bit or 128-bit WEP security ensures secure access to your data.

    Built-in firewall

    Allows protected, shared access to your broadband connection. Guest networking feature lets you enable others to use the wireless connection while disabling access to networked components.

    USB interface

    Allows you to connect and share a printer on your network.

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Overall Customer Rating:
    63% of customers would recommend this product to a friend (5 out of 8)

    Rating Breakdown

    25%
    (2 Reviews)
    37%
    (3 Reviews)
    0%
    (0 Reviews)
    13%
    (1 Review)
    25%
    (2 Reviews)
    Value for Price:
    3.1
    Ease of Use:
    4
    Performance:
    3.6
    Ease of Installation:
    3.7

    Best Buy Customer Reviews

    (5 out of 8)
    Good unit, but...
    4
    Posted by: from Lake in the Hills, IL on 05/17/2013I had the 2TB model and upgraded to the 3TB. Everything went well until it was time for it to connect to the internet. Long story short it would not connect, and I had to call Comcast for help after about an hour of no luck connecting. They are not Apple people, so I was on my own again. It finally did connect, but I am still not sure what I did to get it to work. It has worked fine since, so other than the initial connection difficulty, I am very happy with the unit.
    • Compatible with... : Mac

    0 out of 0 found this review helpful.

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    Slow Transfer
    1
    Posted by: from Wisconsin on 04/22/2013I was planning on using this to back up 3 terabytes of data but initial estimates had the backup taking a month.
    • Compatible with... : Mac

    0 out of 0 found this review helpful.

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    Simple setup
    5
    Posted by: from Palos Heights, IL on 03/09/2013Easy setup. Integrates well with all my Mac devices.
    • Compatible with... : Mac

    0 out of 0 found this review helpful.

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    Good Product
    5
    Posted by: from Near Austin, Texas on 02/08/2013So far so good. The setup was really easy with easy to understand instructions. It backs up all my data on my Mac desktop without any effort from me.
    • Compatible with... : Mac

    0 out of 0 found this review helpful.

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    Rock solid but pricey
    4
    Posted by: from Austin, TX on 10/30/2012Very solid unit, easy to setup (took me a couple of minutes, and my network setup is weird). Been chugging away doing its thing for a while now without a hiccup. However, you do pay for such quality. However, do you want to compromise on your primary backup solution?
    • Compatible with... : Mac

    4 out of 6 found this review helpful.

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    Apple Zombie but will never buy this again
    2
    Posted by: from Miami, FL on 09/30/2012Purchased this as our main router as well as main backup for our 3 apple machines. $500. Set up was fairly easy (this must be primary unit if you are using more than one airport/airport express with it). Backups were scheduled, everything was working great - utilized as hub for backups for photos and music libraries - big mistake. After less than a year, its started clicking, them blam - no more hard drive. After completely freaking out, i was able to ascertain that you can never recover the data from the device - not at all - you can try to break it open and try using hard drive again via a docking port BUT adding more expense at this point was insane - i lost a LOT of music files (not all replaceable), all those backups (which were replaceable) and photos (luckily for photos i dont keep just one backup - DVDs in the family safe are my perm backup for photos). I love apple and swear by their hardware - but I will never buy this again - should have read reviews before buying.
    • Compatible with... : Mac

    8 out of 11 found this review helpful.

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    TOTAL JUNK
    1
    Posted by: from CA on 09/09/2012I have always been an Apple/Mac fan but one day after 365 days my Time Capsule - 3TB CRASHED. I am now after spending $500 for this Time Capsule hoping I can recover my very important documents. Sad it didn't have even 1/3 its capacity on it and was rarely used!!!! For this price this is NOT COOL.....!
    • Compatible with... : Mac

    8 out of 10 found this review helpful.

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    Good backup, choppy streaming
    4
    Posted by: from Portland, OR on 08/31/2011The time capsule works great in conjunction with the Time Machine backup program in the Mac OS. The network speed can lag when multiple devices connect to the internet. If one or more devices is streaming video, the playback is choppy and video quality is low.

    20 out of 37 found this review helpful.

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    Rating Breakdown

    25%
    (2 Reviews)
    37%
    (3 Reviews)
    0%
    (0 Reviews)
    13%
    (1 Review)
    25%
    (2 Reviews)
    Value for Price:
    3.1
    Ease of Use:
    4
    Performance:
    3.6
    Ease of Installation:
    3.7