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Apple Rolls Out AirPort Express, AirTunes

Posted by simoniker on from the applicious dept.

das writes "Apple has introduced AirPort Express (specs), a palm-sized, portable 802.11g base station with 10/100 ethernet, USB printer sharing, and analog and optical audio output, for connection to a stereo system or powered speakers for streaming your music collection via 'AirTunes.' It supports multiple profiles for easy use at multiple locations It can plug directly into the wall as a "power brick", or use a longer power cord, similar to the newer PowerBook AC adapters. AirTunes requires iTunes 4.6, expected to be available soon."

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  1. Compatable with my powerstack? by tcd004 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I think so.

    tcd004

  2. Where's my wireless iPod by eroyce · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Ah, now just imagine if I could have a wireless iPod to connect to this. Yes I do have an iTrip already, but basically you could use the iPod as your portable remote/iTunes player and not have to worry about finding the best FM frequency on the stereo.

  3. Remote Speculation.. by midifarm · · Score: 0, Redundant
    The generation of iPods (soon to be released) will include 802.11g that can act as a wireless remote for iTunes. Apple has always looked for better ways to integrate things for the "digital lifestyle devices." Being able to control your computer via your iPod. Next the TV, then the WORLD!!! j/k

    Peace

  4. A wireless iPod ... by kitzilla · · Score: 0, Redundant

    ... must be next, freeing internet audio from the desktop.

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  5. Re:Audio Specs by silas_moeckel · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I'm not an audio purist but it would see reasonable to ask for basic specs like S/N to comapire pirce vs performance. Granted if I use of one of these it would be via the optical out and move the DA stage to something that I trust. This box might make the wife factor in place of the existing pile of PC gear in the basement that uses some long runs of optical and coax cable though the walls (existing setup)

    For something slightly OT I would have to agree people will listen to noise I guess all the pop junk deadens there ears to noise. I can listen to eminem but it should still sould as good as the source. I realy ont see what cost there is to listing a S/N they list every other spec anyway it's just something anything should have. It's not like asking for freq responce curves or something exotic.

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    No sir I dont like it.