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BOB SKIDMORE
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Backing up your data stored on laptops can be a chore.
The lack of a second hard drive and the mobility factor often times cause us to
disregard the need for a backup until a drive failure or a previously deleted
document is needed. While various backup methods exist, Apple offers a unique solution
for their line of computers.
The Apple TIME
CAPSULE is a tower shaped stand-alone device. It not only serves as a
superfast Wi-Fi base station, but also as an easy to use backup system. This
backup system, available in both 2TB and 3TB versions, automatically back ups
any changes made to your Macintosh computers. If a laptop leaves your local
network the backup procedure stops, but when the computer is returned it automatically
continues with the backup process. The backup works in conjunction with a
software program known as TIME MACHINE, included with all modern day Mac’s at
no additional cost.
Some stationary Macintosh computers have slots for
additional hard drives that can be assigned for backup purposes with the TIME
MACHINE software. If that were the case TIME
CAPSULE, as a backup feature would not be necessary. However, if you also
have a Macintosh PowerBook, TIME CAPSULE
is a must have accessory.
TIME
CAPSULE’S backup operation is fully automatic. Simply follow
the TIME MACHINE prompts for initial setup. Once completed you’re set to backup
automatically. It can be programmed to accommodate multiple MAC computers.
(TIP: The TIME MACHINE software catalogs backups on a daily basis. When
the backup hard drive or TIME CAPSULE is filled the oldest backup is deleted to
create more space for a seamless backup operation. Since cataloged in this manner you can easily go back and find
data that you may have previously deleted days, weeks or even months ago and
return it to the main drive.)
As I referenced earlier, TIME CAPSULE also serves as a Wi-Fi base station. In other words
there is no need to have an additional router to provide Wi-Fi access if you
have the TIME CAPSULE installed.
Unlike the backup feature, Wi-Fi will be accessible to any brand of laptop,
notebook, PC, MAC, smartphone or other Internet dependent device. Printer and
hard drive sharing are also possible. Since TIME CAPSULE features simultaneous dual-band 802.11ac, it transmits
at both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency at the same time. So no matter which band
your wireless device uses, it will automatically connect to the best available
frequency for the fastest possible results.
TIME CAPSULE is a dependable
method of backing up your data from any Macintosh computer. It will not,
however, back up from a PC, smartphone or other Internet dependent device. It
does provide a superfast Wi-Fi signal for any Wi-Fi enabled device and includes
3 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for fast-wired connectivity with a desktop
computer, network drive, DVR or other device. The reliability and ease of
operation make it a superior must have option, especially if you are a MAC
user.
GADGETEER’s RATING: ★★★★★
MSRP: (2TB) $299.00 & (3TB) $399.00
Bob Skidmore is a freelance
writer, who may be contacted at bob.thegadgeteer.skidmore@gmail.com, or followed at twitter.com/bskidmore for the latest gadget industry news. He does not represent,
or endorse any of the products he reviews and his opinions are solely his
points of view and not those of the manufacturer. The manufacturer generally
supplies products at no cost for the articles and no other compensation is
received. THE GADGETEER is highly selective as to products he feels worthy of
review so as not to waste the reader’s time, thus the reason for many superior
ratings.
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