- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 18 reviews Back to product review
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User reviews
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1.5 stars
"Time Capsule, because it only works for a limited time."
Pros: My time capusle made it very easy to set up and create an extensive wireless network in a two storey concrete house with the support of two Airport Express. The network could run 24/7 and never need a reboot and was incredibly stable.
Cons: I would expect it to last longer than 18 months and when your Time Capsule eventually dies, as it appears many do, they just die. No hard drive, no network and no refund. By all accounts, this is a common fault that Apple has failed to acknowledge.
Summary: Try googling to see how many people have lost... read more
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1.5 stars
"Time Capsules turning into pumpkins at 18 months"
Pros: The Time Capsule was everything we hoped it was until it suddenly died. I looked online and found many others with the same fate. The internal power supply runs extremely hot and dies right around 18 months. See timecapsuledead.org for more.
Cons: The biggest bummer about this product is when it goes down and if you have AppleCare they replace it - you lose all of your backup because they won't open it to salvage the hard drive. If you don't have the service plan - you're SOL
Summary: Great idea, but poor execution in the longevi... read more
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2.0 stars
"Not really a good backup solution"
Pros: It is a great product, as long as it works as advertised. Set-up without problems, backups stored in a transparent way, great software for restoring data (time machine). Elegant design, elegant idea. Would deserve more stars if there were no cons.
Cons: No redundancy, and worst of all: The device cannot be repaired, only replaced. If something trivial (like the power supply) goes south, you have to replace the whole device and you loose all your backup'd data and the backup history
Summary: I bought the time capsule in April 2008 (mayb... read more
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4.5 stars
Pros: I purchased the 1TB version and had it up and running with only one small catch on my MacBook Pro and Desktop PC. The install was amazing how easy and straight forward.
Cons: I had to install Bonjeur for windows on my PC in order to printer with my Canon MP830 attached to the Time Capsule with the USB connection. Apple Care identified that problem in 5 minutes and I was up and running.
Summary: This is a great product. read more
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5.0 stars
"Awesome product with the easiest set up I have seen!"
Pros: Easy set up and flawless performance with lightning fast speeds!
Cons: Gets very hot to the touch on the top of the unit
Summary: Not sure what all the negative talk is about ... read more
Where to buy
Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
$219.95 - $282.59
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Amazon.com Marketplace
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$265.00 | Yes |
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Tech For Less, Inc.
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$282.59 | Yes |
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$219.95 | Yes |
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$236.00 | Yes |
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