WOODSTOCK, Ill. July 17, 2002 Other World Computing, a leading provider of products and services for the Macintosh marketplace, today introduced the Mercury G3/533MHz and G4/550MHz ZIF upgrades for the Apple PowerMac G3 Beige, G3 Blue & White and G4 “Yikes” models.
“The New Mercury G3 and G4 upgrades add new life to older, yet still dependable and functional Macintosh computers,” said Larry O’Connor, president of Other World Computing. “In a time where many computers face a two-to-three year life cycle, OWC continues to deliver products and services that breathe life into older systems. Our Mercury ZIF upgrades are the most affordable solutions available to increase the performance of an existing Mac.”
The new Mercury ZIF plug-and-play upgrades are fully compatible with all existing hardware and software, and the latest Apple OS versions. The upgrades come with a two-year warranty from OWC.
The Mercury G3/533MHz ZIF sells for $219.97 and the G4/550 ZIF sells for $259.97. Both upgrades are available exclusively through Other World Computing at www.macsales.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.
Company Contact:
Bill Herring
512-412-4009
bherring@macsales.com
Agency Contact:
Andy Marken
408-986-0100
andy@markencom.com