Apple Talks AirPort Express For Mac And Windows

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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

apple.com/airportexpress
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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 - AirTunes

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

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Apple introduces AirPort Express

Apple introduces AirPort Express 06/07/2004 12:05 PM
Apple today introduced AirPort Express, "the world's first 802.11g mobile base station that can be plugged directly into the wall for wireless Internet connections and USB printing, or thrown into a laptop bag to bring wireless freedom to hotel rooms with broadband connections...

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 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 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 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 Ships New AirPort Express with
AirTunes

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

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 Rolls Out AirPort Express,
AirTunes

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

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 Unveils AirPort Express for Mac
& PC Users

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

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
Stations

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

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 Updates AirPort Express, Extreme
Firmware

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

By Peter Cohen, MacCentral

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

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

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

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).

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)

Over 80,000 Pre-orders for Airport
Express

Over 80,000 Pre-orders for Airport
Express 07/14/2004 08:25 AM
Apple today officially announced it is shipping AirPort Express (see yesterday's report)...

Resetting The AirPort Express

Resetting The AirPort Express 08/04/2004 06:42 PM
By Christopher Breen, Macworld (via MyAppleMenu)

On The Road With Airport Express

On The Road With Airport Express 08/06/2004 10:01 AM

Alone, this post on Powerpages about using the Airport Express in a hotel room might not be quite link-worthy, but as people keep adding comments to it with their experiences, it's starting to become even more interesting. It would be nice if hotels would start making information about their "in-room internet" a little more detailed, as it becomes clear from everyone's experiences that the different internal network configurations from hotel to hotel make a big difference in how you need to use your Airport Express (or any other Wi-Fi bridge or router) to get online. It would be nice if the hotel management would just tell you their settings in the first place (although I suppose that's sort of like expecting them to tell you what gauge of pipe they use in the commode.)

Head over and share your on-the-road experiences with other AX users.

Read - Using AirPort Express on a Hotel Room Ethernet [Powerpage via 3650anda12inch]

AirPort Express Reviewed

AirPort Express Reviewed 07/21/2004 11:29 AM

Ars Technica's Eric Bangeman gives the Apple Airport Express a good once-over, testing it not only in its primary job as an 802.11g access point, but all the additional features (like streaming iTunes music, extending the range of an existing network, and printer sharing) as well. And all the extra functionality is what ultimately makes him a man happy with his purchase. As a combo device the Airport Express is worth the $129, he says, but for people who only need a single aspect of its ability, cheaper options are available (they just aren't small and white).

Oh, and for the record, Bangeman was able to use the Airport Express as a wireless bridge (WEP only, no WPA) with a Linksys WRT54G wireless router, so mixing the Express with non-Apple hardware is an option, even if it isn't an Apple-supported one.
Read - AirPort Express [ArsTechnica]

Related
Why Apple's Airport Express May Unofficially Extend Non-Airport Networks [Gizmodo]
AirPort Express with AirTunes [Gizmodo]

AirPort Express + AirTunes

AirPort Express + AirTunes 06/07/2004 03:44 PM
New today from Apple: AirPort Express and AirTunes. Tom and I have already come up with reasons to purchase about...

Other News: AirPort Express PR

Other News: AirPort Express PR 07/14/2004 10:04 AM
An Apple press release says the company is now shipping AirPort Express devices.

Apple's AirPort Express

Apple's AirPort Express 06/07/2004 10:23 PM

Apple introduced today the new AirPort Express wireless doodad. The AirPort Express (can I call it the APE for short?) is a little white wall-wart-sized brick that can be used for several things, most notably streaming your iTunes music -- mp3, CD, or Internet Radio -- wirelessly from your Mac to your home stereo. That's called AirTunes.

Enjoy your iTunes music library in virtually any room of your house. Share a single broadband Internet connection and USB printer without inconvenient and obtrusive cables. Create an instant wireless network on the go. Extend the range of your current wireless network. How many devices do you need to do all this? Just one.

In typical Apple fashion, the APE is simple and straight to the point, and will be an attractive option for a wide variety of users, because it can do a wide variety of things and because it's very portable. It's based on the 802.11g wireless standard, and should work with just about any 802.11g hardware out there, not just Apple's own. Sounds like it will even work with the Winders version of iTunes.

Priced at $129. I think I can swing that!

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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)

New AirPort Express with AirTunes

New AirPort Express with AirTunes 06/07/2004 03:59 PM
Presenting AirPort Express. Featuring AirTunes for playing your iTunes music wirelessly on your home stereo or powered speakers, AirPort Express brings not only the Internet but your music to wherever in your home you like to enjoy them most — whether you use a Mac or Windows PC. Unmatched in its ease of use, it delivers data rates up to 54 megabits per second, fits in the palm of your hand so you can take it wherever you go — and it costs just $129.
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