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pscates2.0
2004-06-07, 12:13
Sounds neat!
http://www.macminute.com/2004/06/07/airportexpress
Just happened...
http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/
Hmm. Anyone expect this?
That's really cool. I definitely see myself buying one as soon as it is available.
3...2...1...
Let the bitching that it's $129 and not $99 being.
:lol:
Well here's my bitch: Only $10 USD off for .edu-people :grumble:
Piddle in my beer, while you're at it!
Screed
oooooooooooooooooooh, it has optical digital out. that is a big deal. I so want one of these NOW!
DMBand0026
2004-06-07, 12:22
It's official, that's the coolest thing I've seen all day.
:D
pscates2.0
2004-06-07, 12:24
Yeah, and it's enjoying www.apple.com front-page status.
:)
To be replaced tomorrow by new G5s, of course (they'll rotate out when you refresh...just watch).
;)
DMBand0026
2004-06-07, 12:29
WWDC isn't for another few weeks...new G5s than.
And this thing rebroadcasts the wireless signal...I'm sold.
And my pockets are now $119 dollars lighter.
Edit:
When the heck are these things shipping? I need someone to test stuff for me cause I'm not gonna blow $120 on something that won't rebroadcast a signal that doesn't come from an APE basestation... ;)
Seriously though, if someone wanted to fill me in on the functionality of that feature, that would rock.
Now that was definitely out of left field. Nice surprise, though. :)
Now we can see Jobs' vision of the Mac being the digital hub gathering an even stronger foothold in homes across the land. With airport express, the portable Mac is now capable of being a mobile digital hub anywhere that has a powerpoint nearby!
This is way cool! :D
Messiahtosh
2004-06-07, 12:34
Apple is the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory of the tech industry! They always surprise and surpass my imagination with the stuff they unveil. It is a "world of pure imagination" inside Apple headquarters. :)
All we need now are Everlasting Ballmer-Stoppersª
:D
I guess you could say Phil Schiller is the oompa loompa within Apple. :D
Might as well round out the Wonka themed post by saying Bill Gates is the Slugworth of the industry, stealing secrets and such. haha :p
Hey, I'm not complaining. I actually was looking at a D-Link wireless bridge for a project I am working on yesterday. This even has an audio port and USB printer sharing! I am quite the scrooge, but I am seriously thinking about getting one.
Oh, yea. This has to be the best secret device from apple, I haven't heard a peep on any rumor site! :wow: C'mon guys, do we need to get Apple employees drunk? :lol:
pscates2.0
2004-06-07, 12:38
Messiahtosh's post conjures up such vivid images (and ideas).
glances over at Photoshop icon, figuring I can use google.com to find appropriate pics of Gene Wilder in Wonka garb and a Steve Job headshot...
:D
Messiahtosh
2004-06-07, 12:39
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playlistId=5434147&selectedItemId=5434147 ;)
pscates2.0
2004-06-07, 12:42
WWDC isn't for another few weeks...new G5s than.
I think new iMacs will make their appearance at WWDC. G5-based, no less.
Why waste the attention/hype of WWDC to unveil new, merely speed-bumped G5s? Ho-hum, indeed. Speed bumps and slightly altered internals aren't the most exciting thing I can think of, even though hitting that 3GHz will be cool. But it's not truly a standalone, huge deal IMO.
Wouldn't new, completely redesigned G5-based iMacs be more worthy of a WWDC type event? I think so.
But we'll know soon enough. I don't want to derail this thread and take away from the AirPort Express discussion!
:)
(we can start a thread in Speculation to hammer out our WWDC expectations!)
DMBand0026
2004-06-07, 12:42
C'mon guys, do we need to get Apple employees drunk? :lol:
I'm on it....
G5 specs...here we come
<Runs out door to get cases of beer>
Finally! I've been wanting one of these forever.
I was envisioning something with a user interface or at least an infrared receiver. But hey, at least I can play music to my homestereo conveniently now. The infrared receiver would be for controlling iTunes via your typical multibrand remote.
Messiahtosh
2004-06-07, 12:55
http://www.suprmchaos.com/ww-gene.jpg
http://faculty.weber.edu/tltr/steve_jobs.gif
Hehe!
Messiahtosh
2004-06-07, 12:56
Look for Bluetooth iPod's or airport Pods next week.
Wow! :wow: That thing has optical audio output too! So many surprises.
I have one question though. It says the ethernet port can connect to cable modems/DSL/existing networks. But could you use it to connect a single ethernet computer to the wireless network? (backwords?) Or maybe bridge a switch with a few computers. The specs say it is a WAN port, not a LAN port. :confused:
pscates2.0
2004-06-07, 13:09
"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." (http://homepage.mac.com/pscates/mockups/willyjobs.jpg)
More than you know, Steve. More than you know...and we thank you. :)
curiousuburb
2004-06-07, 13:10
And this thing rebroadcasts the wireless signal...I'm sold.
Edit:
When the heck are these things shipping? I need someone to test stuff for me cause I'm not gonna blow $120 on something that won't rebroadcast a signal that doesn't come from an APE basestation... ;)
Seriously though, if someone wanted to fill me in on the functionality of that feature, that would rock.
"Wireless bridging" is basically a boosted Airport range by extending the cloud of coverage.
O'Reilly explains it better than I can summarize, and details the differences with early Airport Cards vs Extreme vs PC offerings. here from 2003-08-28 (http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/wireless/2003/08/28/wireless_bridging.html)
http://www.oreillynet.com/wireless/2003/08/28/graphics/wi-fi.gif
Only the bottom left station (DA) is cabled. The other stations, 'relay' and 'remote' are using WDS wireless bridging to extend coverage into building 2 (SA) without cabling.
DMBand0026
2004-06-07, 13:24
Sorry...I guess I was slightly vague in what I needed explained. What I was wondering is...
Apple claims that the Express station will only bridge with another AP or APE station, and I don't have one of those...will it still bridge with a third party basestation?
So if laptop "SA" were connected to an airport express in building A via ethernet, it could still reach the internet even though the airport express has a WAN port?
DMBand0026: I'm guessing that it will work since 802.11 is a standard and other devices support bridging. The rendezvous configuration may not work, (that seems to be an Apple-thing) but you should be able to manually configure it. Just guessing though.
EDIT: so it does seem to have basic router functions. (Firewall & stuff) Maybe it won't be able to do what I would like to do. (Something like this (http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail.asp?dpno=455467)) Still a cool product though. :D
curiousuburb
2004-06-07, 13:49
Sorry...I guess I was slightly vague in what I needed explained. What I was wondering is...
Apple claims that the Express station will only bridge with another AP or APE station, and I don't have one of those...will it still bridge with a third party basestation?
I suppose it depends on the third party basestation.
The O'Reilly link notes some differences in WDS implementation on some models of LinkSys and Buffalo.
Apple will likely post a list of supported 3rd party 802.11 devices if they haven't already.
Wow! How very very cool.
Wow! :wow: That thing has optical audio output too! So many surprises.
I have one question though. It says the ethernet port can connect to cable modems/DSL/existing networks. But could you use it to connect a single ethernet computer to the wireless network? (backwords?) Or maybe bridge a switch with a few computers. The specs say it is a WAN port, not a LAN port. :confused:
I also wonder this... ideally, I'd like to just plug this into my switch and have it roll, presumably by a built-in DHCP client. I can't use it if I can't integrate it into my current wired network.
I don't suppose anyone wants to pop into an Apple Store and clarify this point?
HmmÉ not yet on the Australian Apple Store yet either. They could be waiting for normal business hours I suppose.
Looks like a very nice product, we could use one in the house here. But, we don't have any airport products, except for the Airport cards in our laptops. I hope it will work with the linksys.
DMBand0026
2004-06-07, 14:00
Looks like a very nice product, we could use one in the house here. But, we don't have any airport products, except for the Airport cards in our laptops. I hope it will work with the linksys.
That's what I'm hoping too...I don't have an AP basestation...I hope it works with netgear, cause I've been waiting for something like this for a long time!
Gargoyle
2004-06-07, 14:23
He he, its on the front page of the UK site too, but I cant find it IN the online store yet...
:)
Messiahtosh
2004-06-07, 14:26
Amazing job there Pscates! I love it! :)
Well swiss cheese that is cool!
I really like it!
So much so that is will be part of my new iBook purchase, if it is available within a week that is.
Really cool!
Now that I think about it...
I wonder what's under the hood?
How much power does it draw?
Which network OS does it run?
Has someone opened one up yet for the world to see?
:confused:
:D
Damit, another post...
The website has a bug!
Go to the tech spec page then click on the new Airports pic above it's tech colum. It adds the older airport to your basket.
Hope they fix this soon, or many people will be wondering what the hell happened.
SonOfSylvanus
2004-06-07, 14:52
We expect some sort of streaming box, Apple gives us a glorified plug! Haha, luv it. But not on exam nite, I won't do any work checking all dem specs... :p
SonOfSylvanus
2004-06-07, 14:56
Oh, yea. This has to be the best secret device from apple, I haven't heard a peep on any rumor site! :wow: C'mon guys, do we need to get Apple employees drunk? :lol:
Kasper begs to differ (http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=480)
Edit: Interesting details from .com
AirTunes is Apple's breakthrough music networking technology which works seamlessly with iTunes running on either Macs or PCs to let users easily create a wireless music network in their home. iTunes 4.6 automatically detects remote speakers and displays them in a simple pop-up list for the user to select. Once the remote speakers are selected, AirTunes wirelessly streams the iTunes music from the computer to the AirPort Express base station. AirTunes music is encoded to protect it from theft while streaming across the wireless music network and uses Apple's lossless compression technology to insure no loss of sound quality.
Encoded/decoded on the fly. Performance hit?
Stroszek
2004-06-07, 14:58
Hmmm. Did anyone else notice that it requires iTunes 4.6? Arent we only on 4.5?
DMBand0026
2004-06-07, 15:00
Hmmm. Did anyone else notice that it requires iTunes 4.6? Arent we only on 4.5?
A little light reading would reveal that 4.6 will be out next week...around the time these little things should start showing up.
Messiahtosh
2004-06-07, 15:03
Enjoy.
Pure Imagination (http://homepage.mac.com/littleitaly/iMovieTheater24.html)
These airport express devices are not suppose to ship until mid-July. The iTunes update will be before the little basestations ship.
finally the device I was looking for, thank you apple! what a great surprise.
hmm, ordered mine here in switzerland and recieved order confirmation which says 3 days till delivery.
is it possible?
A little light reading would reveal that 4.6 will be out next week...around the time these little things should start showing up.
today... (http://forums.appleinsider.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=42797)
about your earlier question... according to what I have read about it so far the AirPort Express should be able to detect existing wireless networks and AirTunes should work regardless of the base used...
it gets sticky when you try to use the Exp to do wireless bridging... it looks like ONLY APE base stations will work with that feature...
(5)AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express can extend the range only of an AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express wireless network. (http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/)
Ok, it just hit me. I now see WiFi being added to the iPod and AirPort Express is the reason.
The biggest problem I see with APX is that there is no way to control iTunes if you are not in front of your computer and if your computer is near your stereo there is no reason to get a APX. So, add WiFi to the iPod and let it act as the remote control. The iPod doesn't stream the music off it, killing the HD and the battery, but just send a quick signal to AirTunes to change the song or something and then powers down the WiFi. It might not be standard, but a Belkin add on like the battery pack, but it's coming. Mark my words.
Messiahtosh
2004-06-07, 15:36
Ok, it just hit me. I now see WiFi being added to the iPod and AirPort Express is the reason.
The biggest problem I see with APX is that there is no way to control iTunes if you are not in front of your computer and if your computer is near your stereo there is no reason to get a APX. So, add WiFi to the iPod and let it act as the remote control. The iPod doesn't stream the music off it, killing the HD and the battery, but just send a quick signal to AirTunes to change the song or something and then powers down the WiFi. It might not be standard, but a Belkin add on like the battery pack, but it's coming. Mark my words.Actually, mark mine.
"Look for Bluetooth iPods or airport Pods next week."-On Page 1
Actually, mark mine.
"Look for Bluetooth iPods or airport Pods next week."-On Page 1
Completely missed it. :wow:
All I saw from you was Yet Another Messiahtosh Apple Product Promo Video With Random Song Video (YAMAPPVWRSV).
:p
:confused: WiFi iPod so it can act as a remote... while you're holding 15, 20, or 40
(or 60 ;)) GBs in your hand? Does not compute.
The small bits needed for remote controlling is Bluetooth bandwidth worthy.
My take on a WiFiPod. Airport Radio: a super slim iPod without a HD. Just a polymer battery and the WiFi transceiver. Two or more people each with their own WFP's could stream the music they want off of a single Mac via the APX.
...yes, I know, battery life may be an issue. However, I read somewhere that lower wattage 802.11 chips were being stamped out...
Screed
Gargoyle
2004-06-07, 16:23
Oh Oh Oh...
AExpress + Mac + Salling Clicker + T68i (Or other compatible phone)
=
Sweet!!!!
:D
:confused: WiFi iPod so it can act as a remote... while you're holding 15, 20, or 40
(or 60 ;)) GBs in your hand? Does not compute.
The small bits needed for remote controlling is Bluetooth bandwidth worthy.
My take on a WiFiPod. Airport Radio: a super slim iPod without a HD. Just a polymer battery and the WiFi transceiver. Two or more people each with their own WFP's could stream the music they want off of a single Mac via the APX.
...yes, I know, battery life may be an issue. However, I read somewhere that lower wattage 802.11 chips were being stamped out...
Screed
not a bad idea, a but it's not for today, maybe once we have a (readily available) wifi standard that has like 1000 feet coverage, then maybe.
SonOfSylvanus
2004-06-07, 16:39
Enjoy.
Pure Imagination (http://homepage.mac.com/littleitaly/iMovieTheater24.html)
D00d, you REALLY love him don't you? :p
Oh Oh Oh...
AExpress + Mac + Salling Clicker + T68i (Or other compatible phone)
=
Sweet!!!!
:D
Wait.
What?
Using a phone to control the laptop... bluetooth... Airport Express is 802.11... oh wait... OH COOL!
Haha, I went into this thinking it didn't make sense because Airport Express is 802.11 and Salling Clicker + Phone is Bluetooth, but then I kind of figured it all out.
So, your phone is a remote control for the computer, which is a remote control for your stereo. How long before we have this shit built into our skulls?
thegelding
2004-06-07, 16:54
ok, i am gonna sound like an idiot for a moment or two (probably much much longer)
i have a basestation (snow but not extreme)...would this replace that?? is this a stand alone unit??
if so, it is much cheaper than the ABS for people who don't need 50 computers
thanks
g
pscates2.0
2004-06-07, 17:02
Yes, gelding. That's exactly what it is. Three months after I shell out $249 for an AE Base Station. Thanks, Steve. Dick.
:p
I need a job where I can travel and stay in hotels, because I'd love to buy one of these.
thegelding
2004-06-07, 17:05
couldn't wait for your speedy reply
already ordered one
probably will take the place of the ABS or maybe used to extend the range (likely replace...then we can easily share one printer etc)...
now, should i replace the airport card in my iMac or leave it with the 11mb??
g
pscates2.0
2004-06-07, 17:07
I don't think you can replace it, can you? Are you asking if you can pop out the 11mb AirPort Card and replace it with the AirPort Extreme (54mb) type?
If so, that can't be done...I'm pretty sure. If that's not what you're asking, then ignore this post.
ok, i am gonna sound like an idiot for a moment or two (probably much much longer)
i have a basestation (snow but not extreme)...would this replace that?? is this a stand alone unit??
if so, it is much cheaper than the ABS for people who don't need 50 computers
I asked this myself. "Then why the Base Station?"
What you get for the money is a modem, a LAN port* and an external antenna port. Edit: Oh and 50 users versus 10 users.
Anyway, Apple's pushing the digital hub angle, but this is indeed a
less frills" base station. Given the $70 Linksys routers out there, we collectively asking when Apple was going to lower their price. This is they way they've done it.
Screed
*To use the AXBS as router: [Cable/DSL]---[AXBS]---[computer or hub or switch]
torifile
2004-06-07, 19:23
This is very cool. As someone said above, using Salling Clicker with a phone or palm, you have a stereo remote that doesn't require line of sight. I could sit in my living room and control my powerbook from there. I love it. Now I gotta convince the wife (it sounds funny to hear myself say that....) I need one...
WWDC isn't for another few weeks...new G5s than.
When the heck are these things shipping? I need someone to test stuff for me cause I'm not gonna blow $120 on something that won't rebroadcast a signal that doesn't come from an APE basestation... ;)
Seriously though, if someone wanted to fill me in on the functionality of that feature, that would rock. I'm nearly positive that the repeating feature only works with APE or other APX stations. Repeating is cool and nicely implemented in the latest AirPort Admin app. I've set up a couple networks recently with 4 or 5 base stations, all linked.
I'll echo the opinion of the bridging being limited to APE/APX stations. On the ArsTechnica front page, they say that there isn't any range extension specification as part of the 802.11x spec. So, companies have their own implementations, largely not interoperable:
The range extender functionality is limited to those who already have an AirPort wireless network. The 802.11x specification does not include range extender standards, so companies have largely rolled their own (for example, a DLink wireless range extender will not work with a Linksys wireless router without a considerable amount of hacking). We may see hacks for getting the AirPort Express to provide range extension for non-Apple wireless networks, but only time will tell.
However, very cool item, though my first concern was the whole "Well, you have to be by your computer unless you're lucky to have a bluetooth/bt phone or palm setup", which I think is a reasonably small number of users. However, with a wireless iPod, that's a different story.
Messiahtosh
2004-06-07, 23:31
The new iPods will have some sort of wireless connectivity built in (be it firewireless, bluetooth, or AE) and be the "remote control" for inside of the home.
Old iPods will be given an add on piece to be able to have the added functionality of Airport Express controller.
That's my take. :)
Gargoyle
2004-06-08, 02:26
Not convinced we are going to see WiFi enabled iPods anytime soon. Not unless apple have sourced some alien battery technology!
However, what would have been cool is if these little plugs had a firewire port / dock connector to piggyback your pod onto. It could charge and play tunes at the same time!!
ok, i am gonna sound like an idiot for a moment or two (probably much much longer)
i have a basestation (snow but not extreme)...would this replace that?? is this a stand alone unit??
if so, it is much cheaper than the ABS for people who don't need 50 computers
thanks
g
I was going to make the same post, but I didn't want to sound like an idiot. Damn it though - it turns out to be a good post to have made. thegelding wins yet again.
Seriously though, I think this means that the current base station's days are numbered. Sales will really fall IMO, since Express will be sufficient for most of us. That does not mean that there still won't be a market for a fuller featured basestation, but I think that it will take the form of an fuller featured Express - perhaps "Express Base". My prediction.
:confused: WiFi iPod so it can act as a remote... while you're holding 15, 20, or 40
(or 60 ;)) GBs in your hand? Does not compute.
No... the iPod would be the jukebox AND the remote! WiFi direct from the iPod to the AXP (Airport XPress? what's the correct acronym?), no computer needed! That would be sweet... *sigh*
AExpress + Mac + Salling Clicker + T68i (Or other compatible phone)
=
Sweet!!!!
Ding ding ding ding ding! I'm definitely all over that aspect of it.
No... the iPod would be the jukebox AND the remote! WiFi direct from the iPod to the AXP (Airport XPress? what's the correct acronym?), no computer needed! That would be sweet... *sigh*
but its not going to happen...
the audio stream has to be converted to apple lossless format... the iPod can't handle that type of CPU power...
torifile
2004-06-08, 14:25
but its not going to happen...
the audio stream has to be converted to apple lossless format... the iPod can't handle that type of CPU power...
What about the DOCK of the iPod becoming wifi enabled and sticking a processor in THAT? Dock your iPod and you've got a streaming jukebox with no traditional computer required. The dock would solve the power problem of wifi and keep the iPod doing what it does best. Sounds like it could work to me....
No... the iPod would be the jukebox AND the remote! WiFi direct from the iPod to the AXP (Airport XPress? what's the correct acronym?), no computer needed! That would be sweet... *sigh*.
Sorry, but I got to disagree with this idea. Using the iPod as the broadcaster would absolutely kill the battery life within a matter of an hour or two. Having the iPod act as the remote would be a much more elegant solution. This way, the iPod's HDD won't be spinning the entire time, as it would be if it were streaming. The iPod would not have to convert the file to AAC Lossless, like AirTunes does now. And the WiFi connection would be tiny and temporary allowing it to be powered down quickly, reducing battery consumption. The only problem I see is how the iPod would react to a Library that is not synced. Not sure how that would work.
In the same vein, it doesn't make sense to use Bluetooth or another wireless technology when WiFi has a much larger penetration rate and range.
torifile
2004-06-08, 14:30
Sorry, but I got to disagree with this idea. Using the iPod as the broadcaster would absolutely kill the battery life within a matter of an hour or two. Having the iPod act as the remote would be a much more elegant solution. This way, the iPod's HDD won't be spinning the entire time, as it would be if it were streaming. The iPod would not have to convert the file to AAC Lossless, like AirTunes does now. And the WiFi connection would be tiny and temporary allowing it to be powered down quickly, reducing battery consumption. The only problem I see is how the iPod would react to a Library that is not synced. Not sure how that would work.
In the same vein, it doesn't make sense to use Bluetooth or another wireless technology when WiFi has a much larger penetration rate and range.
HOM, what do you think of my idea above your post? Workable?
HOM, what do you think of my idea above your post? Workable?
It makes a lot of sense, but there is one issue I see. When I use a remote, I tend to think about sitting in my recliner with my feet up. It requires the iPod to be tethered and that kind of defeats the purpose of a remote in the end. Also making the iPod dock the broadcaster starts to feature creep on the Digital Hub. But that's less of an issue in my mind as Apple has made it known that the iPod is a platform itself.
However, after reading the .com comments about Steve's D: Digital interview it sounds like there is something coming that will be an AirPort Express remote. If it's an iPod or a dedicated remote I'm not sure.
torifile
2004-06-08, 15:44
However, after reading the .com comments about Steve's D: Digital interview it sounds like there is something coming that will be an AirPort Express remote. If it's an iPod or a dedicated remote I'm not sure.
The problem is that the remote wouldn't control the Airport express because it's not specifically made for streaming music, though that is one of its uses. The remote would HAVE to be either for the iPod (via the enhanced Dock, perhaps?) or the the computer. I could see Apple not updating the iPod just yet, but updating the dock for them. Of course, new iPods would come with a Dock that broadcasts wirelessly (maybe only the higher end iPods) and an optional remote for controlling it. The Dock would also work for the current iPods. The remote would have to be either wifi or bluetooth in order for it to work with computers and iTunes, as well.
So maybe Apple has 2 new pieces of hardware up their sleeves for this thing: a new Dock and a remote. I don't think that the iPod itself would be the remote because where would that put iTunes 4.6's ability to stream? A cute gimmick if it's not convenient. Basically, if these parts come together, Apple has now put the iPod further out ahead of the competition - and this is what iTunes is all about - AND they've introduced 3 new pieces of Apple hardware that are unmatched by anyone. Good stuff. :)
...
However, after reading the .com comments about Steve's D: Digital interview it sounds like there is something coming that will be an AirPort Express remote. If it's an iPod or a dedicated remote I'm not sure..com mentions that Jobs smiled wryly when pressed about that.
I find it most likely that this is his typical reaction when an experienced reporter won't take a "no comment" about future products. Apple never comments on future products and mosberg knows this. Thus, Jobs smiles instead of repeatedly saying, "we don't comment on future products". It forces the interviewer to move on to the next question.
His smile gives us absolutely no insight into the probability of just such an Apple product.
Organist
2004-07-03, 16:12
Hi everyone,
I was wondering if anyone knew when Aiport Express is going to be available in stores? I ordered one online and it said it was going to ship on July 15th. Might it be in stores sooner?
I cancelled my order because I thought I might go buy it in person instead.
Thanks! :)
.com mentions that Jobs smiled wryly when pressed about that.
I find it most likely that this is his typical reaction when an experienced reporter won't take a "no comment" about future products. Apple never comments on future products and mosberg knows this. Thus, Jobs smiles instead of repeatedly saying, "we don't comment on future products". It forces the interviewer to move on to the next question.
His smile gives us absolutely no insight into the probability of just such an Apple product.
Agreed. Many have been the times I've wanted the equivalent of the "You're an idiot, aren't you?" smile on these boards... :D
thegelding
2004-07-03, 17:34
Hi everyone,
I was wondering if anyone knew when Aiport Express is going to be available in stores? I ordered one online and it said it was going to ship on July 15th. Might it be in stores sooner?
I cancelled my order because I thought I might go buy it in person instead.
Thanks! :)
you might get it sooner in person because of shipping...but likely they will be in stores on the 15th and ship from the apple store online either the 15th or a day or two sooner...since the closest apple store is 450 miles from me, i'm keeping my order at the website ;)
g
Organist
2004-07-03, 17:56
you might get it sooner in person because of shipping...but likely they will be in stores on the 15th and ship from the apple store online either the 15th or a day or two sooner...since the closest apple store is 450 miles from me, i'm keeping my order at the website ;)
g
yeah there isn't an Apple Store in my state, so I'll have to do some driving (not 450 miels though wow!) but it's ok, it'll be a day trip. Then I won't have to pay tax ;)
I wish they were in stores next week. I have so many days off! :(
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