When comparing Amber X vs Apple AirPort Time Capsule 2TB, the Slant community recommends Amber X for most people. In the question“What are the best home NAS units?” Amber X is ranked 4th while Apple AirPort Time Capsule 2TB is ranked 25th.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Simple file sharing
Pro Good for beginners
Pro Video streaming
Video streaming with smart transcoding.
Pro An Apple a day...
This is the perfect solution if you are a heavy Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV user. Store movies, music, backups, and more using Time Machine. Access all of that information just as simply, using the built in software for Mac. It really is a calming feeling when all of your tech just talks to each other without you having to go through extra effort.
Pro Its a time capsule
The software is set up to integrate more transparently with Apple's Time Capsule features of MacOS and iOS, reducing some of the setup needed for a non-Apple brand NAS.
Cons
Con Mobile app could be better
The desktop app is easier to use than the mobile app.
Con Combining multiple needs increases impact during a failure
With both router and backup / NAS in one device, if either part fails you risk losing both services. I had one and had the hard drive fail, which would have meant losing my wireless service while it was out to be repaired, so in the end I lost my backup / central network share capability.
Con Cross compatibility issues with PCs
Apple is notorious for not allowing easy cross compatibility with PC's. That doesn't stop you from connecting your PC to it, you just have to go through some extra steps.
Con Lack of storage
Not much a way of upgrade options. Unless you are savvy and willing to forgo a manufacturers warranty, then the sky is the limit.