FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Newer Systems Technology and Other World Computing
Introduce First-Ever G4 Pismo Upgrade
Upgrade available exclusively through Other World Computing
WICHITA, Kan. and WOODSTOCK, Ill. June 14, 2002 Newer Systems Technology and Other World Computing today introduced the NuPowrTM G4 Pismo upgrade, the first-ever upgrade available for the Apple PowerBook G3 FireWire system, originally code-named “Pismo.” The G4 Pismo upgrade, which is available immediately for $299.95, allows owners of PowerBook G3 400MHz and 500MHz systems to upgrade to a G4/500MHz processor.
“The G4 Pismo upgrade will save PowerBook G3 users literally thousand of dollars by not having to buy a brand new Titanium PowerBook in order to get a G4 processor,” said Rick Estes, president of Newer Systems. “We have a lot of loyal customers that have been requesting this product, and with their help and feedback, we are ready to make it available to the public. We are confident that it will be extremely well received, and help to once again reinforce our position as a leading provider of computer upgrade products for the Apple community.”
Customers interested in purchasing the upgrade can do so exclusively through OWC at www.macsales.com. Customers will be required to send in a component to NewerTech in Wichita, Kan. NewerTech will test the customer’s system prior to and following the installation of the G4 Pismo upgrade to insure the system is running optimally. NewerTech is committed to completing the install and testing, and return the systems within two weeks of their receipt and will also cover freight by FedEx 2nd Day for the customers to send in their components and for the return of their systems.
“This is a much anticipated day,” said Larry O’Connor, president of OWC. “The NuPowr G4 Pismo upgrade is the first and only upgrade available today for the Pismo model. Prior to the G4 Pismo upgrade, PowerBook G3 owners did not have an alternative to upgrade their processors, other than to purchase a new Titanium system. NewerTech has always been recognized as an innovator, and as its partner, OWC is excited to the exclusive distributor of this bleeding-edge technology.”
All sales, distribution, tracking and customer support will be handled by OWC. Consumers should visit www.macsales.com and www.newertech.com for more information on the NuPowr G4 Pismo upgrade.
About Newer Systems Technology
For 15 years, Newer Systems Technology (NewerTech) has been recognized as the leading developer of performance upgrades for PowerBooks, desktop Macintosh computers, iMacs and MacOS compatibles. All NewerTech’s products are available exclusively through Other World Computing (www.macsales.com). NewerTech is headquartered in Wichita, Kan. For more information visit www.newertech.com or email sales@newertech.com.
About Other World Computing
Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality computer hardware products and support to the Macintosh universe since 1988. The Illinois-based company operates the popular Macsales.com Web site, which features one of the largest online catalogs of Macintosh upgrade products, including OWC's own Mercury product line. Along with its proprietary XPostFacto, which allows select pre-G3 computers to run Mac OS X, OWC is an Apple Certified Developer, and provides extensive technical support for Macintosh users around the world. OWC also owns and operates OWC.Net, an Internet Service Provider offering dial-up and broadband services to the greater Chicago area.