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- iMac 21 Inch - 3.1 GHz I7 Quad Core - 16 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD, iPod Nano, iPad Air - 16GB Wifi Only
In three days I should receive a new iMac from Apple (3.1GHz processor, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD - and the wireless is 802.11ac). Presently I am using an almost six year old Apple Time Capsule. My ISP is ATT U-verse Max with download speeds up to 12000 kbps. Using my current Time Capsule router the fastest download speeds I can get range from 3,500 to about 7,000 kbps. If I turn "wi-fi" off on my MacBookPro and go from the ATT modem to the MBP with an RJ5 cable I consistently gets speeds of 11,000 kbps (download of course).
If I get the new Time Capsule (or the new Airport Extreme) that is 801.11ac should I get download speeds anywhere close to those when I have the modem and computer hard wire connected?
THX
PS - of all computer peripherals, from my on-line research, modems seem to be the component most loved and most hated. I found a couple of on line reviews for the Apple Airport Extreme (or Time Capsule as it's the same thing plus a hard drive for back-up) that put it high on the list of best modems (the CNET review was one that made it a top choice).
Anyone here using the current/latest Airport Extreme that like it?
If I get the new Time Capsule (or the new Airport Extreme) that is 801.11ac should I get download speeds anywhere close to those when I have the modem and computer hard wire connected?
THX
PS - of all computer peripherals, from my on-line research, modems seem to be the component most loved and most hated. I found a couple of on line reviews for the Apple Airport Extreme (or Time Capsule as it's the same thing plus a hard drive for back-up) that put it high on the list of best modems (the CNET review was one that made it a top choice).
Anyone here using the current/latest Airport Extreme that like it?