802.11n Airport Express Information
For a company like Apple that hates rumors, there sure seems to be a lot of rumors abound lately. This latest news comes with regards to a swiss Apple site posting information about a new Airport Express Information, this one sporting a speedy 802.11n classification. Read on to hear what we now about this device…
Update!! – This information is now official. the 802.11n Airport Express rumored over the weekend just became official. $99 takes the little iTunes streaming, pocket base station home to a draft-n network near you. Yes, today.
We had heard reliable reports that Apple will be launching a new version of their Airport Express next week, likely on Tuesday. Apple Retail stores should have stock of the new Airport Express by mid week. The new model will be priced at the same price as the current model ($99). Though details have not been confirmed, it appears the upgrade will most likely include support for 802.11n wireless networking.
MacGeneration points to an prematurely updated description at the Swiss Apple Store that describes 802.11n Wifi support.
The Airport Express currently supports 802.11b/g networking only. 802.11n offers greater performance, more range, and improved reliability over the older Wifi standards. Apple has been including 802.11n in their computers since early 2007.
The 802.11n Airport Express allows you to stream your music from iTunes, share a printer wirelessly, and share your internet. More details about Airport Express itself at Apple’s site.
As usual, there is no official word from Apple about this development. My guess is that swiss may not be so netural in Mr. Jobs next war!
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