Apple AirPort Express

Product Summary

It streams music from iTunes, packs easily for travel, and is configurable from a Mac or a PC. Could this be the perfect personal Wi-Fi router?

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By Jeff Pittelkau (JiWire) (Updated 10/3/08)
JiWire's quick take

Likes
Compact unit travels well, seamless integration with Apple iTunes on Mac or PC, excellent sound quality, USB printer sharing.

Dislikes
Requires computer with iTunes to play audio, can't stream from wired machine or to multiple rooms simultaneously, cables sold separately, lacks remote control and extra Ethernet ports.

Good for
Business travelers and Wi-Fi newbies seeking a portable, easy-to-configure Wi-Fi router; Apple iTunes users.

Bad for
Anyone seeking a media-streaming device with remote-control capability or a router with extra Ethernet ports for other wired devices -- the AirPort Express has neither.

Basic specs
Compliant Standards 802.11b, 802.11g
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 54Mbps
Bandwidth 2.4GHz
Number and Type of Ethernet Ports 1 10/100 Ethernet for broadband or network connection
Printer Port 1 USB
Audio Output 1/8" stereo mini jack / TOSLINK optical output
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