The advantage is that Time Capsule is one unit that can be used as NAS as well as being an n wireless router and a time machine backup drive.
If you get an airport express, then you also have to get a separate external HD, and it can't be used as NAS apparently. If you already have a USB HD and you only need to use it for backups, then it might be worth it to get an Airport Extreme instead of Time Capsule.
Apple isn't confusing; the poster above simply is confused. The AirDisk on the Airport Extreme does work as a NAS, and as far as I can tell supports AFP and SMB just fine.
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James @ Mar 19th 2008 7:32PM
I was going to buy a time capsule but with this upgrade is there any advantage over buying it instead of getting an airport extreme
Zak @ Mar 19th 2008 7:35PM
The advantage is that Time Capsule is one unit that can be used as NAS as well as being an n wireless router and a time machine backup drive.
If you get an airport express, then you also have to get a separate external HD, and it can't be used as NAS apparently. If you already have a USB HD and you only need to use it for backups, then it might be worth it to get an Airport Extreme instead of Time Capsule.
AlexanderK @ Mar 19th 2008 7:47PM
Fuck... Why is apple so confusing. =\
So what works as a NAS and what doesn't?
please advise.
Joshua Ochs @ Mar 19th 2008 7:59PM
Apple isn't confusing; the poster above simply is confused. The AirDisk on the Airport Extreme does work as a NAS, and as far as I can tell supports AFP and SMB just fine.