Tim Dorr Veteran Posted June 7, 2004 Veteran Share Posted June 7, 2004 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." Airport Express also features analog and digital audio outputs that can be connected to a stereo and new AirTunes music networking software that wirelessly streams music to any room in the house. AirPort Express features a single piece ultra-compact design weighing 6.7 ounces, and will be available to Mac and PC users in July for US$129. AirTunes requires the next version of iTunes (iTunes 4.6), which is expected to be available later this week as a free download. Source: http://www.macminute.com/2004/06/07/airportexpress Apple Site: http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/ Looks cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Veteran Posted June 7, 2004 Veteran Share Posted June 7, 2004 I want one already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirk26 Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 OMFG! Sweeeeeet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Dorr Veteran Posted June 7, 2004 Author Veteran Share Posted June 7, 2004 I'd actually be interested in one for the extension capabilities IF it works with my existing wireless router. I'll have to read up and see if that's possible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VGVL Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 F*ing Awesome! :woot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 OMFG NICCCCCCCCCEEEEE!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.weir Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 sweet! I was looking at a Linksys 802.11G w/ Speed Boost setup for my house, but this looks so much cooler . . . might have to take a trip to the apple store in the city to get one, and maybe a mac :p ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirk26 Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 Hmmm, requires iTunes 4.6 or higher ;) :woot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyder Veteran Posted June 7, 2004 Veteran Share Posted June 7, 2004 OMFG TEH APAL IZ TEH UBAR COOL!!!1111ONEONE :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Dorr Veteran Posted June 7, 2004 Author Veteran Share Posted June 7, 2004 Hmmm, requires iTunes 4.6 or higher ;) :woot: Should be out on the 15th when they release the Euro iTunes Music Store :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jami_welch Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 dude it works for wondows too! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Veteran Posted June 7, 2004 Veteran Share Posted June 7, 2004 OMFG TEH APAL IZ TEH UBAR COOL!!!1111ONEONE:laugh: :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling3k12 Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 Ooh, would LOVE one of these to hook up to my 5.1 theater... would be SO nice :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY1 Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 The Airport Extreme base and the Airport Express both work with WINDOWS :woot: :woot: :whistle: Oh btw the Apple bluetooth keyboard and mouse also work with windows :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Dorr Veteran Posted June 7, 2004 Author Veteran Share Posted June 7, 2004 The extension capabilites are only good if you have an Airport Base Station, so that's no good. But USB printers work with Windows or Mac :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk Reviews Posted June 7, 2004 Reviews Share Posted June 7, 2004 dude it works for wondows too! :D what is this wondows you speak of eh? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebud Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 WHOA! Niiiiiiiiiceeeeee..... :D! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macster Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 Omg very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jami_welch Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 lol, oops im all my excitement i forgot how to type :p so whats the difference between this and airport extreme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Patriot Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 lol, oops im all my excitement i forgot how to type :pso whats the difference between this and airport extreme? This is basically a mini-Airport Extreme base station, with an output for iTunes music (to hook up to your stereo system). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krmathis Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 Wow, this is great! I sure gonna buy one as soon they are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theDose Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 This is basically a mini-Airport Extreme base station, with an output for iTunes music (to hook up to your stereo system). I'm still a little confused.. u still need a basestation for for Inet connectivity still, right? and you don't need it to connect to this new device, just a wireless g card? :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbalsh Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 Woah, that was slightly unexpected! This is gonna be such a good 'Apple Month' we've got AirTunes/Airport Express, PowerMac G5's tomorrow, iTunes Europe on the 15th & then WWDC (with Tiger and hopefully iMac G5's) at the end of the month!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilsbury Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 You should be able to use it to bridge any 802.11g or 802.11b access point... And the fact that iTunes 4.6 isn't launched points to it features that may be pending an announcement - like iTMS Europe (I hope!) :ninja: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron901 Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 i still need a laptop to control what songs to be played right? how do i stop the music if the battery runs out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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