Apple AirPort Express with Air Tunes (M9470LL/A) by Apple Computer
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Digital camera reviews of Apple AirPort Express with Air Tunes (M9470LL/A)
Digital camera Review: Wow
Summary: 5 Stars
For a bit over $100, I extended my wifi coverage and distributed an audio signal substantially better than any sound card I've ever had (lots).
I've had the AX for a year using wifi. My signal was too weak (distance and walls) and I was getting the inevitable dropouts at times.
I just changed it to a wired WDS approach to provide ethernet to the other side of the house and provide a good quality audio signal to our reference system.
The DAC is solid and provides a much higher quality signal than whatever is in my computer and an M-Audio sound card. The improved wifi coverage was substantially better than with a Hawkings amplified antenna could deliver.
Setup was not the simplest. I first attempted it in "Expert mode" (Airport Utility) and, while everything worked I was getting three different error messages. I then reset my AEBS (worked on a DI-624 as well) and AX back to factory defaults and let Apple's auto configuration tool do the work. Everything worked, no error messages. Then I went back in Expert mode and set some static IP's I need.
For the money, a really product and good execution by Apple.
Digital camera Review: Setup obscure but the thing works
Summary: 4 Stars
The setup directions are almost useless, not unusual for consumer networking devices no matter who makes them. The most important thing to keep in mind is it takes time for the unit to connect to your router, just restarting after being powered off is slow. So don't get impatient.
The instructions included in the review by C.P. Cavafy are very helpful and will get the job done just follow them and allow time for the device to connect.
I use it to connect a Slingbox as well as the Air Tunes feature. It's perfect for both and is easily the most stable wireless access point I've used.
Digital camera Review: Why is amazon recommending and obsolete over priced product
Summary: 1 Stars
This product is listed by Amazon for over $200 yet the current Apple product is less than $100. It is extremely disappointing that obsolete products such as this are being recommended by Amazon.Digital camera Review: Dont buy this 4yr old version
Summary: 3 Stars
Be an informed buyer. Note that M9470LL was first available June 14, 2004!!.
Be sure to get the newest version (Apple part number MB321LL/A) which has 802.11n and NOT this item (Apple part number M9470LL/A) which is 802.11a/b only.
Digital camera Review: Best $100 I've spent in Years - I'm sold on Apple now
Summary: 5 Stars
I own all vista computers, but my next computer will be an Apple for sure. I bought this for one feature alone, to have wireless itunes in different rooms. I owned a Roku, but I lamented for years that I couldn't wirelessly sync the music to different rooms. Those days are over and my Roku is going on ebay tonight!
I was up and running in SECONDS and perfectly sync'd music between my living room (vista) and bedroom (express). I want to get another one soon! But I found out that there's shareware out there that'll let my use my other pc's (a sage box) as an airport express outlet so I can sync up pcs, macs AND airports!
And if you have an iphone or itouch, you can use it to remotely control all your devices too! To think I was on the brink of buying a sonos, but this solution is so much cheaper, upgradeable and all around wondeful.
Not to mention all the other benefits:
--portabe wireless router when I'm traveling
--portable usb power for ipod and other devices (blackberry?)
--wireless usb printer
--802.11 access point (this alone is worth at least a hundred bucks!)
--wireless bridge to expand the wireless range in your home
I can't believe I was on the fence for so long, now I can't live without it and I've only had it for a few minutes!