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AppleInsider reports that Apple is preparing to release an updated version of its compact AirPort Express wireless base station. Hints of the imminent refresh come from shortages of the existing model being observed at several third-party retailers, but the most concrete evidence comes from a source reporting that Apple is finishing work on its AirPort Utility 5.6 software which makes reference to the new model.

So the this piece of Apple kit is highly underated. It's the first new Apple product I've bought - ever. I have had all generations of the iPhone, all bought off eBay broken. I've then fixed the phone and placed on a SIM free on a tariff anywhere from £5-£15. Bargain.

 

I only bought this because I had a credit at House of Fraser for a failed Christmas gift purchase.  Jenny the shop assistant said I had to use it that day because  it was a gesture of good will as I didn't have my receipt and it was too long after Christmas. Fair enough. 

 

I browsed the shop (all five floors of it) and happened  on the Airport Express in the tech section. 

Once home, I unboxed my first shiny Apple purchase, plugged it in, connected it to my stereo and installed the Airport Utility app on my newly fixed iPhone4. Once I named the Apple wifi network and connected (both via iTunes on the PC and on my phone). I was able to stream music wirelessly to my system.

 

I'm buying one of these for each room - you can create zones and access from any iTunes enable PC or IOS device. Who needs an overpriced Sonos?

 

I might be coming out of the closet soon as an Apple fan. I'm still not sure I agree with their exploitation of others (e.g. workforce) or their pile of cash but the stuff is just so good.  Time to hop on eBay and find some bargains...

Via Pedro, Ray Edun