Will many of you get new 'n' Airport? AppleTV

markw10

I noticed Apple introduced a new 'n' networking airport. Since I'm getting the Apple TV and as well have a C2D Macbook Pro that supports 'n' it seems like it seems to be a good choice to upgrade to 'n' networking but I have several questions:

1. If I'm right at this time the n networking is mostly proprietary meaning if I want to use it I should get all Apple hardware. Is that true?

2. When the 'n' spec is finalized with the MacBook Pro, Apple TV, etc. via firmware update support that or will I have to stay with Apple hardware

3. How important is n for the Apple TV? I plan to mostly use it for streaming mp3's, sometimes photos, and at times video off of a future Mac Pro I plan to purchase this summer. I had planned streaming but if necessary would be willing to copy it over to the Apple TV. Obviously I know n will copy it over faster but I don't mind doing this overnight and taking longer. Is the n needed only for HiDef video or is it necessary for standard streaming video?

4. I've heard in the past to stay away from Airport and use other brands so am I better off avoiding this product?

bergermeister

I've used AirMac for years (AirPort is called that in Japan) and never had a problem with it. Set it up once, then the new base station 3 years ago and haven't touched the devices ever (which is good because they are stuck in a very hard to reach place under my desk - transmission is still fine in my house, which is Japanese, so it is a little small by American standards.



I ordered the base station and the TV as well as I am in the process of upgrading my whole home sytem this year and next. They will arrive whenever Japan gets stock, which is always after the US.

slewis

Go ahead and pick one up.



I'm getting one because I'll be able to attach External Storage to it, probably around the time Leopard is released so I can use it with Time Machine.



Sebastian