What are best options for home Mac Wi-Fi setup?

Having a newer 3rd gen iPod Touch and planning on getting
an Apple laptop ... what are some of the better Wi-Fi options
to setup in my home environment (using indoors and around
the house, patio, etc.?
I'm obviously aware of Apple's products like AirPort Express Base Station,
AirPort Extreme Base Station, and maybe even the older AirPort bases, but
would also welcome any suggestions to inexpensive third-party "Mac friendly"
Wi-Fi routers as well (ie: Belkin, NetGear, etc.)
Some of the older Apple AirPort Base units are showing up on eBay, and
even though slower than the newer Apple Wi-Fi routers, seem to offer a reasonable
entry point at a reasonable price.
What are some of the best Wi-Fi routers for a basic setup, the most reliable, and
least expensive for starting out?
Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Apple routers generally work well but are expensive and in the middle range of performance. The Airport Extreme base station works well and is capable of operation across both the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. Your Macbook will do well at 5 GHz and your touch at 2.4 GHz. However, there are other routers out there that will perform better for less money.
So, I suggest you do some research on what would best fit your needs. The following website, http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/ does a really good job of wireless router reviews, albeit a bit technical. If you don't need the 5 GHz band, then there are a number of 2.4 GHz routers out there that will do really well for under $100. A good wireless N 2.4 GHz router will work well in your application.
For prices and user reviews, both NewEgg and Amazon are much better locations to research/purchase than E-Bay.

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