Upgrading Wireless Network to 802.11n

Hi Mac gurus and users alike,
I'm very very interested in upgrading my current wireless network. I'm currently using 2 older saucer APBSs to cover my apartment. I've got 4 CPUs on the network and 3 of which I know don't have 802.11n compatibility. However I'm assuming that the speeds in which they communicate with each other would improve. I've also got a PS3 that's using the APBS as well and would love for that to get the most out of a new APBS. My wife's Macbook I believe supports 802.11n and I'm planning on getting a new CPU in a matter of months so I'd like to do this then.
My question is basically, if I upgrade to the newer APBS do I need the others? Is WDS unnecessary at that point?
Thanks in advance.

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