New Airport Express with 802.11n Next Week?
We had heard reliable reports that Apple will be launching a new version of their Airport Express next week, likely on Tuesday. Apple Retail stores should have stock of the new Airport Express by mid week. The new model will be priced at the same price as the current model ($99). Though details have not been confirmed, it appears the upgrade will most likely include support for 802.11n wireless networking.
MacGeneration points to an prematurely updated description at the Swiss Apple Store that describes 802.11n Wifi support.
The Airport Express currently supports 802.11b/g networking only. 802.11n offers greater performance, more range, and improved reliability over the older Wifi standards. Apple has been including 802.11n in their computers since early 2007.
Airport Express allows you to stream your music from iTunes, share a printer wirelessly, and share your internet. More details about Airport Express itself at Apple's site.
MacGeneration points to an prematurely updated description at the Swiss Apple Store that describes 802.11n Wifi support.
The Airport Express currently supports 802.11b/g networking only. 802.11n offers greater performance, more range, and improved reliability over the older Wifi standards. Apple has been including 802.11n in their computers since early 2007.
Airport Express allows you to stream your music from iTunes, share a printer wirelessly, and share your internet. More details about Airport Express itself at Apple's site.
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51 months ago
It's about time that the AirPort Express got updated. I guess the endless Apple updates continue. :cool:
51 months ago
I wonder if the USB port will support full 480mbps now, and if the ethernet port will be full gigabit ethernet...
51 months ago
I just wish that Apple would make the 10.5 Front Row actually work with the Airtunes feature on the Airport Express.
51 months ago
I am a fan of the Airport Express. I used one for about 2 years before switching to the Extreme. It worked great for me.
51 months ago
I just wish that Apple would make the 10.5 Front Row actually work with the Airtunes feature on the Airport Express.
me too
despite questions of its reliability on the store review, I'm a real fan of the unit.
I do hope mine continues working wonderfully
51 months ago
Figures, an update two weeks after I buy one. Not that I need the new features, my network is 100MB Ethernet and 802.11g. I'm still using an "old" UFO Airport Extreme. Good to hear that Apple is finally bringing the Express in line with the new Extremes and Time Machine, though.
51 months ago
I hope they do it "right" and support HDDs connected to the USB port, GigE, 802.11n. I'd buy one of those in a heartbeat! (Even if Time Machine isn't supported).
Unfortunately there's no hint of that in the leak. :(
B
Unfortunately there's no hint of that in the leak. :(
B
51 months ago
I just wish that Apple would make the 10.5 Front Row actually work with the Airtunes feature on the Airport Express.
+1 on that. I tried Audacity(I think it was called that, or maybe AirFoil, cant remember), but that wasnt good enough.
Its a bit of a long shot, but I'd hope they'd enable Disk Access via the USB on AirportExpress. I know it would cut into Extreme market, but one can live in hope.
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