 [Larger view] | Apple AirPort Express with Air Tunes (M9470LL/A)
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 (Almost) perfect home appliance. | |
| It doesn't get any simpler than that. Plug to the stereo, plug your printer. It works (at least in a Mac environment).
The defects: 1- The USB connector is way too close to the audio connector. If you use a monster cable with an L-shaped plug, or presumably any other cable with a big plug, you'll end up with the USB connector and the audio plug competing for space and creating pressure. 2- Plugging to the wall? I've not been too happy with plugging the device to a wall socket (okay, so my wall sockets are poor). The wish: I wish I could also connect hard drives on this device. | |
 A little help for those who don't speak Apple | |
| I love my AirPort Express, now that it works... I had problems from the beginning of setup with the Apple Software. I followed the excellent advice from the first spotlight reviewer, and my AirPort was now a part of my wireless network. I had a little more trouble with my printer. I have an HP Photosmart 7760 (great printer, by the way) and it is "not supported" for use with an AirPort Express per HP. But not being easily deterred, I searched the net for a solution. I found these two sites which greatly help those whose printer is "not supported" or easily installed for whatever reason.
To print from a Windows XP computer to a printer on an AirPort base station, go to http://www.efelix.co.uk/tech/1004.html and follow the directions. It's a great site with pictures and step-by-step instructions. If your printer driver is not found or supported, go to http://www.efelix.co.uk/tech/1012.html and follow the directions. This site also has pictures and step-by-step instructions. I hope this is helpful and removes a little of the stress of setting up your AirPort on a Windows XP computer. | |
| Another 5 Stars for Apple | |
| Within 5 minutes from out of the box, I had this out and working. Range is great, and it was very easy to set up the security. Couldn't be a better product, does exactly what it is advertised for, and the 5 different sets of settings make it a truely mobile wireless base station, haven't seen a better one yet. I have used both Lynksys and D-Link and they do not come close to ease of use and quality. |
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