SAN FRANCISCO (January 9, 2007) -
Other World Computing (OWC) today announced that at the Macworld 2007 Conference & Expo it will highlight the OWC MercuryäOn-The-Go portable storage solution – a pocket-sized, 11-ounce, fully bus-powered, ultra-durable external hard drive engineered with the best 2.5" Seagate and Hitachi mechanisms available to easily transport and protect data. The On-The-Go is available in capacities from 40GB to 200GB, and with a choice of FireWireâ 800/400 + USB 2.0, FireWire 400 + USB 2.0, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0 configurations. Preconfigured On-The-Go solutions come with EMC Retrospect and Intech Speedtools starting at $95.99; add your own hard drive models are available from $29.95.
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The OWC Mercury On-The Go is available with ATA and Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive mechanism options and is equipped with a shock isolation system and an impact resistant acrylic enclosure. Measuring at only 3"W x 5.5"L x 1"H, and weighing less than 11 ounces, the On-The-Go portable storage line is ideally suited for mobile, office, and personal use.
OWC Mercury On-The-Go solutions are fully bus powered via USB 2.0 and FireWire, allowing complete operation without any power adapter, although an optional AC adapter is supplied. Preconfigured On-The-Go solutions are priced from $95.99 and include EMC Retrospect for data protection and the Intech HD Speedtools utility suite, a $200 software value. A rugged exterior case and built-in shock protection ensure maximum data security during use and in transit.
Named the Best Value Portable Drive in the 2006 Mac Buyers Guide, the Mercury On-The-Go comes packaged with all necessary FireWire and/or USB cables, a carrying case, an optional use AC power adapter, and a One Year OWC warranty.
For additional information, visit
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 $40 million USD in 2006. 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
Company Contact:
Jennifer Myers: (815) 502-5640 or jmyers@owcdigital.com