Mac, PC, external drive, FireWire, USB, Mercury, Elite, Aluminum, AL, Pro, OWC
WOODSTOCK, IL (May 1, 2006)
– Other World Computing(OWC),the leading technical solutions provider, today announced the introduction and immediate availability of a 750 Gigabyte (GB) version of its flagship external storage solution line, the Mercury™ Elite-AL Pro FireWire400/800+USB2.0.
This new 750GB model, introductory priced and immediately available for $599.99, is the industry’s first external FireWire 800/400+USB2 single drive solution and complements the existing 80GB to 500GB models available from $149.99. As with the existing models, this new 750GB solution continues to provide exceptionally high data performance and reliability in the same conveniently small profile occupying only 9.0 x 2.1 x 5.8 inches.
The OWC Mercury Elite-AL’s sleek aluminum design optimizes function while also aesthetically enhancing the desktop, and is further built to safely endure the rigorous demands of portability. This complete, modern solution is perfect for the safe, easy, and secure transfer of work and data from the home to the office, to client facilities, or even to remote work or for use while on the road – it is not just a storage solution, it is the modern technology solution that lets consumers own the future today.
“Other World Computing is proud to make the newest technology available to consumers before they even expect it, like providing the first ever 750GB external storage solution,” says Larry O’Connor, CEO of OWC.
“The latest perpendicular hard disk technology enhances performance, while increasing capacities to accommodate our ever growing storage requirements.”
OWC Mercury Elite-AL solutions are tested and certified for demanding Audio/Video, Backup, Movies, Graphics, Music, Photography, General Data, and more. From 80GB, and now to the new 750GB capacity, the OWC Mercury Elite series offers superior FireWire/USB2 performance and reliability.
All OWC FireWire and FireWire+USB Mercury Elite-AL Pro models incorporate the high speed Custom Oxford 911+ or 912 Chipsets and are ideally suited for high performance Audio, Visual, Graphics, and Backup applications. In addition, all models also are EMC Backup Certified and are directly supported by EMC’s industry respected standard Retrospect Backup software.
For users that do not require the maximum versatility of a ‘triple interface’ 800/400+USB solution, the OWC Mercury Elite also is conveniently available from 80GB and now up to 750GB capacities with FireWire 800/400 interfaces from $139.99 or with FireWire 400 + USB 2.0 interfaces from just $119.99.
Mercury Elite-AL Pro storage solutions come packaged from Other World Computing with everything needed for immediate plug-and-play operation: all necessary USB and/or FireWire cabling; Intech HD Speedtools utility suite; EMC Retrospect backup software; and a full 2 year Warranty.
OWC’s full line of Mercury Elite-AL storage solutions can be found at
www.macsales.com/elite.
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.
Company Contact:
Bill Herring
512-412-4009
bherring@macsales.com
Agency Contact:
Andy Marken
408-986-0100
andy@markencom.com