WOODSTOCK, IL (April 25, 2006) - Leading technology solutions provider Other World Computing (OWC) today announced the expansion of its popular Neptune FireWire 400 Storage Solution line with the addition of a powerful 500GB option while dropping prices on the overall line of versatile external drives.
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In keeping with a tradition of pairing top-notch performance and top value, the following price drops are immediately effective in the Neptune FireWire 400 line:
The new pricing is:
80GB 7200RPM with 2MB Data Buffer now $99.95
160GB 7200RPM with 8MB Data Buffer now $127.99
200GB 7200RPM with 8MB Data Buffer now $147.99, was $149.99
250GB 7200RPM with 8MB Data Buffer now $149.99, was $159.99
320GB 7200RPM with 8MB Data Buffer now $174.99, was $187.99
400GB 7200RPM with 8MB Data Buffer now $259.99, was $279.99
500GB 7200RPM with 8MB Data Buffer **NEW** now $369.99
"Neptune FireWire solutions are the most economical way to get top notch Other World Computing quality computer users crave, and the brand new top-end 500GB option makes the ultra high capacity storage easily affordable for true Neptune Value Done Right," said Larry O'Connor, CEO of OWC.
The Neptune FireWire 400 line of storage solutions is equipped with the latest Oxford 911+ chipset making the drives the ideal cost-effective solution for audio/visual, music-specialty, graphics, dedicated backup, and general storage applications.
Neptune models are fully bootable on any system with FireWire boot support and include EMC Retrospect Backup Software (Mac/PC), Intech HD Speedtools and all applicable FireWire Cabling, as well as OWC's 1 year warranty.
The compact 1.5" X 9" X 5.5" Neptune comes with a desk stand to enable a side-standing option for an even smaller footprint, weighs less than 2.7 pounds for easy portability, and features an external autoswitching 100/240v 50/60Hz Power Adapter.
OWC's full line of Neptune solutions, as well as the flagship line Mercury FireWire solutions can be found at www.macsales.com/firewire.
For additional information contact www.MacSales.com or call toll free (800) 275-4576.
About Other World Computing
Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the computer universe since 1988. The Illinois-based company had revenues exceeding $35 million USD in 2005. OWC operates the popular www.MacSales.com e-commerce portal which features one of the largest online catalogs of computer and iPod enhancement products including Mercury, Neptune, and NewerTech acceleration and FireWire product lines. OWC is a Premiere Level Apple Developer Connection member and provides extensive technical support for Macintosh users around the world. The company management umbrella includes leading Internet Service Providers FasterMac.net and OWC.net, and is the area's leading technology employer as ranked by McHenry County Business Journal.
Information on Other World Computing is available online at
www.macsales.com or by calling locally (815) 338-8685 or toll free (800) 275-4576.
Company Contact:
Bill Herring
512-412-4009
bherring@macsales.com
Agency Contact:
Andy Marken
408-986-0100
andy@markencom.com