Apple on Tuesday increased the capacity of its Time Capsule network attached storage devices, with 2 terabyte and 3TB options, replacing 1TB and 2TB drives in the previous model. Apple has not indicated the devices have been given any new features besides more storage.
The Time Capsule is one of the most niche products Apple sells, so it’s not given the sort of scrutiny that the latest iPad or iPhone refresh is given. But because it comes from Apple, one of the biggest and most tech companies in the world, it deserves a look.
The 2TB Time Capsule model runs $299, while the 3TB unit costs $499. The device essentially acts as an always-running backup for your computers, while also acting as a personal Wi-Fi router. It’s designed to work with Mac OS X Leopard or later, and once it syncs your computer’s components first time, it never stops backing up your data.
Along with the Time Capsule refresh, an update of Apple’s AirPort Extreme base station is expected to drop soon because of a recent filing with the FCC. Expect an update from Apple soon.
Update: As expected, Apple has released a refreshed AirPort Extreme base station. However, it’s barely an upgrade, unless Apple’s just playing coy about any major tweaks.
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