Apple’s Home Server: A Mini-Review of the Time Capsule 500GB.

Wednesday, 5 March 2008

I call this a mini-review not due to length, but because I’m documenting my experiences with the TC in implementing it at home.

I did not set it up in multiple ways, or perform extensive benchmarking, etc. I bought it to create a new wireless network in my home, and I’m reviewing it based on my experience in doing just that.

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Does Time Capsule Contain Server-Grade Drives? I’d Say Yes.

Sunday, 2 March 2008

It seems the minute Time Capsule began shipping some were quick to find fault with a claim made for the device. I guess when Steve Jobs used a fairly vague description like “server-grade” to describe the hard drive, such fault can always be found.

The problem for doubters is that the vagueness works both ways. Establishing a definition for “server-grade” based on a Google search, and then claiming Apple didn’t meet it, is easy but hardly conclusive.

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Apple Home Server: My Time Capsule Prepared For Shipment.

Wednesday, 27 February 2008

Order status is as follows:

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