FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OWC Releases High Capacity iBook G3 Batteries
More Capacity=More Running Time
WOODSTOCK, Ill. - December 17, 2004 - Other World Computing (OWC) and Newer Technology have announced new high capacity batteries for all Apple iBook G3 12-inch 500-900 Megahertz (MHz) "Dual USB" models and all Apple iBook G3 300-466MHz "Clamshell" models.
The companies are offering two batteries for each iBook line as follows:
2600mAh "Dual USB" with 9% more capacity than the original iBook battery - US$119.99 4800mAh "Dual USB" with 45% more capacity than the original iBook battery - $139.99 4400mAh "Clamshell" with 37.5% more capacity than the original iBook battery - $129.99 4800mAh "Clamshell" with 50% more capacity than the original iBook battery - $139.99
The batteries are built from Li-Ion cells, and are assembled in the US. You can find more information on the new batteries at OWC's Web site.
OWC's iBook Batteries
About Newer Technology, Inc.
For more than 16 years, Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) has been recognized as the leading developer of performance upgrades for PowerBooks, desktop Macintosh computers, iMacs and MacOS compatibles. NewerTech is a division of New Concepts Development Corporation, headquartered in Woodstock, Illinois. Dealer inquiries are welcome by calling (815) 338-8685 or by emailing sales@newertech.com.
About Other World Computing
Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality 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 enhancement products, including OWC’s own Mercury acceleration and FireWire product lines. 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 FasterMac.net, a national Internet Service Provider designed specifically for Macintosh users, as well as OWC.Net, an ISP that provides Internet access, design and hosting solutions in the greater Chicago area.