Why doesn't the AEBS 802.11n support NTFS?

I am wondering why users need to go through hoops to make the $200 AEBS 802.11n recognize NTFS formatted disks. Is it really that complicated for Apple engineers to add this support? Is there any way to reach Apple tech and request this? Or is asking for NTFS support utterly ludicrous and fundamentally not feasible. If it is futile to hope for Apple to add support for NTFS to the AEBS 802.11n, then how does one go about returning - who to contact to return and get the money refunded.

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... how does one go about returning - who to contact to return and get the money refunded.
Here is Apple's Return and Refund Policy.

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