Time Capsule Memorial
Apple’s Time Capsule backup device is a wi-fi router and single hard drive in one box. Although rather expensive compared to the cost of a stand alone external hard drive they do have the advantage of the slick Apple styling.
Unfortunately it appears that the, as advertised “server grade” hard drives don’t last as long as some might expect. The Time Capsule Memorial site currently lists over 500 devices that have died, with an average lifespan of 17 months.
Many people have previously stated that a backup solution based on a single hard drive was flawed from the outset.
Tags: Apple, Mac, Tech, Time Capsule