Networking · The Digital Hub · 2004
AirPort Express
AirPort Express was a little wall-plug router that could also send iTunes audio to speakers, quietly inventing a lot of AirPlay habits.
AirPort Express: key facts
When was the AirPort Express released?
The AirPort Express was released in June 2004. Apple discontinued it in April 2018.
How much did the AirPort Express cost?
The AirPort Express launched at $129 in 2004 — about $219 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the AirPort Express’s specs?
The AirPort Express used a N/A, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.
Why does the AirPort Express matter?
Tiny travel router with AirTunes audio streaming.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | None |
| Storage | — |
| Display | None |
| GPU | N/A |
| Ports | Ethernet, USB, audio out |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Compact Wi-Fi base station |
| Operating system | Driver / firmware support |
| Released | June 2004 |
| Discontinued | April 2018 |
| Launch price | $129 |
How the AirPort Express compares to today
Launched at $129 in 2004 — about $219 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
It is the kind of model collectors use to map Apple’s complicated family tree.
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Last updated: 2026-06-27