December 3, 2009, Woodstock, IL, -- Other World Computing (OWC(r))
http://www.macsales.com, a leading zero emissions Mac(r) and PC technology company, announced today its new OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini(tm) bus powered portable storage solution line. Featuring a "Quad Interface" of
FireWire 800/400, USB 2.0, and eSATA connectivity for
data transfer speeds up to 300MB/s, the Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini delivers
high performance storage/backup to Mac or PC users in a portable, no AC adapter required Plug and Play footprint.
Portable & Bus Powered For Mobile Lifestyles
Measuring a compact 3.8" W x 5.5" L x 1.1" H, the OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini offers big storage capacity up to 750GB - enough space for up to
750,000 JPEG photos, 375 DVD movies, 57 hours of digital video, or 262,500 MP3 songs - in its
fanless, aircraft grade brushed aluminum enclosure. Because it's bus-powered, the Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini doesn't require an AC adapter, which makes it ideal for
in-the-field business professionals, creative/entertainment professionals, students, and anyone else needing to back up data, transport large files between computers, gain additional storage capacity, and even perform video editing and live music recording.
Built For Performance & Flexibility
Designed to emulate the award winning history of the larger desktop sized Mercury Elite-AL Pro, the new mini portable storage solution features
the fastest 2.5" SATA hard drive mechanisms up to 7200RPM and even Solid State Drives for demanding A/V, digital photography, professional music, graphics, general data, and Time Machine ready storage needs. With two FireWire 800 ports, users can
"daisy chain" multiple devices, connect legacy FireWire 400 devices via the included 800 to 400 connecting cable, and can even
utilize the fastest data transfer interface, eSATA, while bus powering via FireWire. The Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini can also be
used with storage capable digital cameras and camcorders with FireWire and/or USB data ports for fast, on-location backups of images and video.
"As the reputation of the Mercury Elite-AL Pro grew over the last decade, customer requests for a 'mini' version increased as well," said Larry O'Connor, CEO, Other World Computing.
"We listened to our customers and are very pleased to offer them this new high performance, multiple interface 2.5" bus powered Elite-AL Pro mini storage solution."
The new Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini line is available in six "Quad Interface" models offering a variety of speed and capacity options:
5200/5400RPM
320GB 5400RPM 8MB Cache FW800/400+USB2+eSATA Storage Solution $139.99
500GB 5400RPM 8MB Cache FW800/400+USB2+eSATA Storage Solution $169.99
750GB 5200RPM 8MB Cache FW800/400+USB2+eSATA Storage Solution $249.99
7200RPM
320GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache FW800/400+USB2+eSATA Storage Solution $149.99
500GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache FW800/400+USB2+eSATA Storage Solution $199.99
Solid State Drive (SSD)
256GB SSD FW800/400+USB2+eSATA Storage Solution $839.99
The new OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini
is immediately available from Other World Computing at
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/EliteALmini/eSATA_FW800_FW400_USB and is compatible with Apple OS 8.6 and later
including the latest 10.6 "Snow Leopard"; and Windows 98SE or later operating systems; and come ready for Plug and Play ease of use
with all supported interface connecting cables, a $200 retail value disk utility software bundle, and an industry leading three year complete solution warranty.
For more information on the complete OWC Storage Solution line, visit: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/
About Other World Computing (OWC)
Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the computer industry since 1988 and features one of the largest online catalogs of computer, iPod, and iPhone enhancement products through its e-commerce portal www.macsales.com. As a Premiere Level Apple Developer Connection member, OWC also provides extensive US based technical support for Macintosh users around the world as well as Internet access via www.fastermac.net and www.owc.net
OWC's industry awards and recognition include:
Crain's Chicago Business 2009 "Fast 50" List of 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Chicago Area;
Computerworld Magazine Top Green-IT Companies for 2008;
BizRate's Gold Circle of Excellence, 2004 to 2008;
Inc. 5,000 Top 100 Computers & Electronics Companies 2007 to 2009;
Reseller Ratings Elite Member 2009; and
McHenry County Economic Development Corporation 2008 Business Champion Award.
OWC corporate headquarters in Woodstock, IL, completed in 2008, is built to LEED "Platinum" requirements, the highest level given by the United States Green Building Council's LEED program, for compliance with environmentally sound building methods which incorporate innovative use of "green" systems and materials. OWC continued its leadership role in environmental stewardship by activating an on-site wind turbine in October 2009 that cleanly generates more net energy than is consumed by OWC's operations and datacenter.
Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini Photo: http://eshop.macsales.com/NewsRoom/images/OWC_almini_1209.jpg
Company Contact:
Jennifer Myers: (815) 502-5640 or jmyers@owcdigital.com