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Apple Time Capsule (500GB)

These days’ backing up has become so essential that has to be done regularly. But unfortunately we don’t. We comprehend only when we face data loss situations. No need to fret, as work has become easy with Time Capsule that would automatically back up. And even Better, it all happens wirelessly.

You can back up a lifetime’s worth of memories with the new Time Capsule, a wireless hard drive that works seamlessly with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard. It is available in 500 GB and 1 TB models. It uses Hitachi 7200RPM SATA Drive, similar to the Mac Pro. It also retains the USB port to provide network access to printers or more storage.

Product Specifications:

Device Type: NAS Server
Host Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet / 802.11a/b/g/n (draft)
Total Storage Capacity: 500 GB
Interface Type: Serial ATA – Integrated
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Apple MacOS X 10.4 or later
Transport Protocol: L2TP, PPTP, IPSec
Remote management protocol: SNMP

Box Contains:

•  Time Capsule
•  CD with Airport Utility (Mac and Windows), Bonjour for Windows
•  Power cord
•  Printed and electronic documentation

Features:

•  Time Capsule works automatically with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard to create the perfect no-hassle backup solution. Since it doesn’t require any cables, you can back up all the computers in your home to a central location.

•  Time Capsule uses next-generation 802.11n wireless technology to deliver up to five times the performance and up to twice the range of 802.11g wireless networks.

•  With Time Capsule and the Bonjour networking technology everyone in the house or office can take advantage of one centrally located printer. And you can also share both a printer and additional Hard Drive.

•  Strong Security and Access control, where you can protect yourself with the built-in firewall and industry-standard encryption technologies including WPA/WPA2 and 128-bit WEP.

•  Works with Mac and PC: Along with Mac users, Windows XP and Windows Vista users can also enjoy the benefits of Time Capsule.

•  Time Capsule works flawlessly with Apple TV, iPhone, iPod touch, and all your other Wi-Fi devices that use the 802.11a/b/g and 802.11n draft 2.0 wireless standards.

Comments:

It’s completely a new way to back up. Very easy to use and fast setup. Overall a great product.