Macbook, ibook, and airport

Hi,
I have an iBook G4 and I use Airport Express to get online. Plus I have another unit as a repeater or extender throughout the house.
I am going to buy a new Macbook in about 2 weeks. Will the Airport Express work w/ the Macbook or should I go w/ the Airport Extreme?
If I go w/ the Airport Extreme, will that work w/ my old iBook G4?

I am going to buy a new Macbook in about 2 weeks. Will the Airport Express work w/ the Macbook or should I go w/ the Airport Extreme?
The new MacBook will work with either base station.
If I go w/ the Airport Extreme, will that work w/ my old iBook G4?
Yes, the iBook will work with either as well.

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