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Apple introduces AirPort Express &
AirTunes

Apple introduces AirPort Express &
AirTunes 06/07/2004 03:56 PM
Apple today introduced the AirPort Express base station and AirTunes software.

Apple: AirPort Express

Apple: AirPort Express 06/07/2004 02:19 PM
Apple previews a compact $129 AirPort base that includes audio support (via "AirTunes", which will require iTunes 4.6) and a USB printer port.

Apple: Airport Express 4.0.1

Apple: Airport Express 4.0.1 08/27/2004 01:21 PM
Apple released Airport Express 4.0.1, an update that adds improved handling of WEP keys with third-party access points and improved Profiles support in the AirPort Admin Utility.

Apple AirPort Express

Apple AirPort Express 07/21/2004 07:41 PM
By Wilson Rothman, Time (via MyAppleMenu)

Apple - AirPort Express

Apple - AirPort Express 06/07/2004 02:09 PM
AirPort Express and Airtunes .. Apple - AirPort Express .. we want one

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Apple - AirPort Express - AirTunes

Apple - AirPort Express - AirTunes 06/07/2004 06:52 PM
AirTunes music networking .. AirTunes .. [LINK]

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Apple AirTunes And AirPort Express

Apple AirTunes And AirPort Express 08/05/2004 08:41 AM
It was too hard before so we never used the stereo. Now that it's easy we listen to music almost all the time. Nice. By Ernie Svenson (via MyAppleMenu)

Apple unveils AirPort Express

Apple unveils AirPort Express 06/08/2004 01:18 AM
SiliconValley.com Jun 8 2004 4:48AM GMT

Apple: AirPort Express Unavailable

Apple: AirPort Express Unavailable 07/21/2004 11:08 AM
The online Apple Store now shows delays of 3-4 weeks for AirPort Express, while Amazon availability changed to Aug. 1.

Apple: AirPort Express Firmware 6.1.1

Apple: AirPort Express Firmware 6.1.1 12/22/2004 01:56 AM
This firmware update for the AirPort Express improves the hard reset behavior by giving visual feedback, improves the reliability of WDS networks when using WPA security, and more.

Apple Rolls Out AirPort Express,
AirTunes

Apple Rolls Out AirPort Express,
AirTunes 06/07/2004 02:19 PM

Apple Unveils AirPort Express for Mac
& PC Users

Apple Unveils AirPort Express for Mac
& PC Users 06/07/2004 08:47 PM

Apple Airport Express cracked -
surprising?

Apple Airport Express cracked -
surprising? 08/29/2004 05:16 AM
The guy who broke DVD encryption and iTunes Music Store has now cracked the encryption used in Apple's Airport Express, reports Edward Felten and asks what will be Apple's reaction.

My guess is that they will grumble and issue warnings, but essentially do nothing.

I have a theory that many of today's content protection systems have been designed to be crackable. You see, the technology companies are fully well aware that a) any DRM/encryption system is vulnerable, b) it is very expensive to design a good cryptographic system, c) having DRM on their systems means that their products are not as good or consumer-friendly as they could be, and d) if they don't put in protection, then content producers will sue their asses off.

So what is the logical conclusion? Put in a half-assed and cheap cryptographic system, that offers perhaps a few weeks or months protection, just enough to keep the content providers happy. And when it gets cracked, point at the evil hackers and say "their fault, we tried to protect this stuff, but the hackers are just too brilliant", and so they cannot be held responsible. And they will continue to sell their devices happily, because the market is now bigger. And I am sure that the content producers know this fully well, too (unless they have their heads up their asses, which is of course entirely possible).

I am also convinced that this is the reason why DMCA is not thought to be that bad by the consumer electronics companies: it just means that you can keep making really cheap, not-good-for-anything protection systems, because if a blind monkey happens to crack one, RIAA and others can just sue those monkeys and anyone using that cracking scheme - and the tech companies are again safe. It's like the proverbial bowl of water Pilatus used to wash his hands.

Eurgh.

Now what is interesting is what will happen to the companies that are now producing both content and devices (like Apple and Sony)? Can they survive this inherent rip in their business models - where the other half wants (and needs) to be open to survive in the marketplace, and the other half wants to close things down? My guess is that in the end, technology will win. After all, they are the ones making more money. And also because technology is controlled by a younger generation than content, and is willing to adapt much more quickly.

Apple Talks AirPort Express For Mac And
Windows

Apple Talks AirPort Express For Mac And
Windows 06/11/2004 09:07 PM
"I think it's quite intuitive that you can plug it into the wall next to your computer or your stereo; I think its quite intuitive that it is so somall, smaller than a computer's power brick, so now you can wirelessly roam your hotel room." By Jonny Evans, Macworld UK (via MyAppleMenu)

Apple AirPort Express Base Station

Apple AirPort Express Base Station 09/27/2004 03:12 AM
We are very pleased with AirPort Express Base Station and will continue to carry it everywhere. By Macs Only! (via MyAppleMenu)

Apple Ships New AirPort Express with
AirTunes

Apple Ships New AirPort Express with
AirTunes 07/14/2004 01:34 PM

Apple Introduces Final Cut Express 2

Apple Introduces Final Cut Express 2 01/16/2004 10:59 AM

Apple Updates AirPort Express, Extreme
Firmware

Apple Updates AirPort Express, Extreme
Firmware 12/22/2004 01:13 AM

By Peter Cohen, MacCentral

Apple shares soar on AirPort Express
intro

Apple shares soar on AirPort Express
intro 06/07/2004 03:55 PM
Apple on Monday posted its best close in nearly four years following the debut of AirPort Express and AirTunes by CEO Steve Jobs at the "D: All Thing Digital" conference...

Apple Ships AirPort Express Base Station

Apple Ships AirPort Express Base Station 07/14/2004 01:22 PM
Apple ships its streaming audio, printer sharing, portable base station: Apple announced today that it is shipping its $129 AirPort Express, a 7-ounce base station that has no external power cord in its default configuration, and which combines a single Ethernet port, an audio output jack for streaming music from iTunes (Mac and Windows), and a USB port for sharing printers across Mac OS X, Windows XP, and Windows 2000. This is Apple's most Windows-friendly hardware, ever. The company said it has 80,000 pre-orders for the unit, which is listed as shipping in 3 to 4 weeks from the Apple Store online. Amazon.com says their stock will be available July 20....

Apple Ships AirPort Express Base
Stations

Apple Ships AirPort Express Base
Stations 07/13/2004 10:34 AM
By MacNN (via MyAppleMenu)

Apple AirPort Express shuffles the deck
with wireless fidelity

Apple AirPort Express shuffles the deck
with wireless fidelity 07/31/2004 05:02 PM
Los Angeles Times Jul 31 2004 8:37PM GMT

Apple Wi-Fi Prices Drop Before Airport
Express Release (30-Jun-2004; 1K)

Apple Wi-Fi Prices Drop Before Airport
Express Release (30-Jun-2004; 1K) 06/30/2004 05:35 PM

Initial Hands-On Report -- Apple AirPort
Express Base Station

Initial Hands-On Report -- Apple AirPort
Express Base Station 07/26/2004 03:36 AM
AirPort Express works well for the primary purpose that we purchased ours, i.e. to create and extend Wi-Fi network. By Macs Only! (via MyAppleMenu)

Apple unveils AirPort Express mobile
Wi-Fi for Internet, printer and music
sharing

Apple unveils AirPort Express mobile
Wi-Fi for Internet, printer and music
sharing 06/08/2004 05:53 AM
Mac User Jun 8 2004 10:27AM GMT

Why Apple's Airport Express May
Unofficially Extend Non-Airport Networks

Why Apple's Airport Express May
Unofficially Extend Non-Airport Networks 06/07/2004 05:15 PM

Even though Apple is claiming on their website that the new Airport Express can only act as a network range extender (signal repeater) with other Airport devices (look at the bottom of this page), WiFi Networking News's Glenn Fleishman explains why the Airport Express may just work with some non-Apple devices after all:

AirPort Prices Drop Before Airport
Express Release (05-Jul-2004; 1.5K)

AirPort Prices Drop Before Airport
Express Release (05-Jul-2004; 1.5K) 07/05/2004 08:48 PM

AirPort 4.0.1 Updates AirPort Express
(30-Aug-2004; 1.1K)

AirPort 4.0.1 Updates AirPort Express
(30-Aug-2004; 1.1K) 08/30/2004 10:39 PM

NAMM: Apple introduces Logic Pro 6,
Logic Express 6

NAMM: Apple introduces Logic Pro 6,
Logic Express 6 01/16/2004 10:58 AM
At this week's NAMM show in Anaheim, Calif., Apple announced that it's streamlining its pro audio production software line with Logic Pro 6. It's also introducing Logic Express 6, aimed at students and educators. To find out more about this and a related announcement about new technology coming to new versions of Logic Pro, MacCentral spoke with Apple's vice president of Applications Marketing Rob Schoeben and senior director of pro applications, product marketing, Richard Kerris.

A first look at AirPort Express

A first look at AirPort Express 08/03/2004 06:21 PM
I'm now at a hotel with wired Ethernet, so I picked up an AirPort Express to go wireless.

A First Take On AirPort Express

A First Take On AirPort Express 06/07/2004 06:48 PM
I suspect AirPort Express will really shine as an additional wireless product. By Jason Snell, Macworld (via MyAppleMenu)

AirPort Express

AirPort Express 06/07/2004 08:29 PM
Apple's AirPort Express looks like a good product, but it seems to be suffering from a case of over-integration (i.e. it does too many things). I think it would help if Apple gave a set of use cases (with pictures).

Ars Review Airport Express

Ars Review Airport Express 07/22/2004 04:38 PM

Airport Express with AirTunes

Airport Express with AirTunes 06/07/2004 01:39 PM
Apple announced Airport Express today featuring AirTunes.Enjoy your iTunes music library in virtually any room of your house. Share a single broadband...

Airport Express Picking Up FM

Airport Express Picking Up FM 12/22/2004 01:13 AM

"I suspect this has nothing to do with the wireless part of the airport/airtunes, but is more likely that something isn't grounded properly in the electrical system." By Gizmodo

Anxious For Airport Express

Anxious For Airport Express 06/19/2004 11:01 PM
I'm finding myself as excited about this product as much as I have been for any Apple device in a long time. By Mike Wendland, MacMove.com (via MyAppleMenu)

AirPort Express: Three Views

AirPort Express: Three Views 07/22/2004 06:09 PM
Apple's AirPort Express may quickly become one of the most reviewed pieces of new wireless technology: It will receive many reviews for several reasons, including the fact that it's the smallest Wi-Fi gateway (when you include its built-in power supply); it's the only one to stream audio in the particular way it does; it includes several interesting features in one wrapper; it's relatively cheap for any two of its four unique set features*. It's also from Apple and had 80,000 pre-orders, so it's a natural. (Amazon.com now shows it not first arriving until August 1, and other sources indicate a three-week backorder. But the Apple Store in Seattle says they should have another supply any day now.) I've been working with an AirPort Express for a few days, and it's just about as easy to setup and use as Apple promises. There are no obscure settings. Joining an existing AirPort Extreme network was a snap. So was reconfiguring it as a base station and assigning it a WPA encryption key. So was playing music through its attached speakers from any copy of iTunes anywhere in our wired/Wi-Fi office. My officemates threatened to play strange music into the speakers in my office, as any copy of iTunes can use any set of AirPort Express speakers on a network unless you password protect access to the speakers. Three reviews check in today from well-respected sources. David Pogue walks through the pros and cons of the device in The New York Times, and comes down reasonably heavy on the pro side. He misses having a remote control and notes that it's odd you can't play through several sets of speakers at once each connected to their own AirPort Express as you can with other devices. The total of the parts in one well-designed package adds to a winner for him, however. He notes that you'd need two or three other devices to come close to the Express--and in that comparison, he leaves out the Express's client mode (to connect for streaming/printer sharing to any Wi-Fi network) and its USB printer sharing, which is an expensive stand-alone add-on for 802.11g networks. Walt Mossberg's take was substantially more negative because of a few flaws he felt were significant. He finds the lack of a remote-control a total showstopper, and I admit that that was one of my reactions on first hearing about AirTunes streaming music....

Report: AirPort Express

Report: AirPort Express 07/20/2004 11:26 AM
Readers reviewing Apple's new AirPort Express dig into its details in our latest wireless networking report.

AirPort Express: A First Impression

AirPort Express: A First Impression 08/06/2004 11:30 AM
By 2 Guys, A Mac And A Website (via MyAppleMenu)
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