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Apple AirPort Express with AirTunes Digital Media Streamer (M9470LL/A)
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Price Range $0 - $0 Product Description Everyone in your family can surf the web wire-free because AirPort Express provides simultaneous wireless Internet access via your DSL or cable modem for up to 10 computers. Just like its big brother, AirPort Extreme, AirPort Express uses the 802.11g wireless standard to deliver blazing data rates - up to 54 Mbps. It supports both Macs equipped with an AirPort Extreme Card and Wi-Fi-compliant 802.11g Windows PCs, as well as Macs with the older AirPort Card and 802.11b Windows PCs. Have several computers in your home but only one printer? No problem. Just connect a printer to the USB port on the AirPort Express Base Station and the printer instantly becomes available to everyone on your wireless network.AirPort Express with AirTunes brings your iTunes music in your Mac or PC into your living room - or wherever in your home you have a stereo or a set of powered speakers.
Excellent little device that's two features from perfect
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Written By americanbear Date Written Jul 30 2004 Summary I just got my Airport Express (AX), for a seemingly high $119 (education price, $129 normally); but it's important to understand what the Airport Express can do. So what can that little what box do? - It can be a Wireless Access Point... Strength AirTunes, Print Server, and Router for $129 Weakness Requires WDS for wireless to ethernet, no wired clients in router mode. Needs latest OS. Bottom Line Buy it if it fits your network, but note that it is not the ideal solution if you just want to connect some wireless computers to your cable/DSL connection. Works with Quirks
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Written By viggenturbo Date Written Nov 09 2004 Summary I love music, I love my old 1981 Bang and Olufsen Beomaster 2400 stereo, and now I love MP3s, which have just begun outnumbering my CD's. Unfortunately, the only way I could hear them would be over my computer speakers or by burning a CD. How cool... Strength Good quality, easy installation, flexible use, good value, works seamlessly with iTunes. Weakness Potential networking complications, extending network option dramatically reduces performance, cables not included. Bottom Line Despite the hurdles, it's still the best option to broadcast your mp3's from your computer to your stereo. Airport Express- a must have for wireless users
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Written By psoo Date Written May 30 2005 Summary When I originally decided to invest in Apple's Powerbook G4, I knew that a key feature was its wireless capability. My wife and I have the need for a computer with fast Internet access that can be transported from one room to another and the Powerbook... Strength Adds value to your wireless network.. huge convenience. Weakness Installation was tricky for this user. I could not have done it alone. Bottom Line This was an excellent addition to a notebook computer already outfitted with wireless Internet. It has made my desktop computer obsolete. Converged device wins again!
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Written By ivy-rose Date Written Sep 17 2004 Summary A little background I've been running an AirPort Extreme Base Station in my house with two wireless laptops and a single desktop for about a year now. My iBook gets perfect signal anywhere in the place and even outdoors. But my PowerBook,... Strength All in one networking device for minimal cash. Weakness You need to be running a Mac with all the latest software to fully benefit. Bottom Line The AX is a fabulous converged device that allows for wireless networking (or bridging), acting as a print server and wireless streaming of music. The ultimate accessory. Very functional device from the future for a great price.
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Written By tobelee Date Written Mar 08 2005 Summary I bought my Apple Airport Express today and so far I am impressed. It took me only seconds to install. Immediately upon plugging the little unit into the wall and plugging in my cable modem, I was getting a strong signal. This was easy. I didn't have to... Strength 802.11g, wireless audio via AirTunes with iTunes, Wireless printing. Nice indicator lights, Silent, Cheap! Weakness Makes other electronics feel technologically backward and cheap. Bottom Line Buy this If you need wireless access. You will be impressed by it's additional features and functionality. Works as advertised - Easy to set-up
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Written By jfpersona Date Written Jan 28 2005 Summary First of all, let me say that I am impressed by the ease with which I was able to get this up and running. I have an Apple notebook running OSX 10.3.6 and this is the only computer to network (so far). I wanted the Airport Express in order to free up... Strength Music streaming, easy set-up, good speed Weakness Possible 2.4 GHz interference Bottom Line All in all, I am very impressed and may be getting another one to extend the network in my house and stream tunes to another set of speakers. Good concept, audio streaming useless
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Written By bomford Date Written Apr 10 2005 Summary Frustrating and non-intuitive setup on non-apple wireless network (D-Link 802.11g router, 2 Win XP SP2 laptops with iTunes 4.7.1) involving some wierdness, but eventually got it configured and connected. USB print server works fine. Currently that's... Strength Exquisite design, Excellent concept, Print server a nice additional feature Weakness Audio streaming does not work reliably, Difficult to configure in non-apple network Bottom Line Not recommended if you live in an urban environment with potential wi-fi interference. Poorly documented, and unacceptable as an audio component
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Written By dreish Date Written Jan 15 2005 Summary I found this product maddeningly difficult to install (despite having been a multi-platform computer hobbyist for over 24 years) in a wireless network including only Apple products. Nothing in the documentation or the included setup utility appeared to... Strength Neat idea, as is usual for Apple Weakness Far too many problems Bottom Line If none of the problems I described apply to you, you might like it. Otherwise, avoid it. Airport Express - The Missing Link in the Digital Hub
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Written By stantyszka Date Written Feb 21 2005 Summary Several years ago Steve Jobs started using the phrase Digital Hub when describing his iMac and all that it could do. I always knew that he was heading in the right direction, but the Airport Express with Airtunes is the device that links it all... Strength Small and easy to hide, portable, high functionality Weakness only drawback is price, 20 bucks to high Bottom Line Go out and buy one, this is a great device. cool gaged
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Written By kleinm1969 Date Written Mar 13 2005 Summary The Airport Express is a cool gaged which lets you play wireless music and also lets you print wireless even with a printer which is not set up for wireless use. Set up is a little bit difficult, but I made it work, so can... Strength cool gaged for playing wireless music Weakness slightly difficult set-up  |
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