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About Other World Computing
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 Interest 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 & 2008; Crain's Chicago Business 2008 Largest Privately Held Companies List; and McHenry County Economic Development Corporation 2008 Business Champion Award.

OWC corporate headquarters in Woodstock, IL will soon be awarded "Platinum" level certification, 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. Later this year, OWC will again take a leadership role in environmental stewardship by installing a clean power source wind turbine that will generate more than double the amount of power required by OWC's operations.

 
What the company offers:
OWC currently operates a popular online e-commerce store specializing in Macintosh upgrade and expansion products, provides nationwide dial-up and DSL Internet services and continues to develop its own line of Macintosh hardware products.
• macsales.com: macsales.com is OWC’s flagship Web site and one of the leading Macintosh e-tailers on the Web, featuring thousands of computer upgrade and expansion products for the Macintosh user. OWC also owns and operates MemoryHQ.com and FasterMacs.com, which are stores within macsales.com specializing in the sale of memory for all makes and models of computers, as well as acceleration products. macsales.com also features an online tech center, where users can find online documentation and support for a variety of Apple and OEM products.
• Mercury Brand: In addition to selling and supporting products from various hardware manufacturers, OWC assembles and sells its own line of hardware products under the Mercury™ brand. The products include accelerators, hard drives, CD/CD-R/CD-RW and DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives, memory, FireWire accessories, storage device enclosures and leather accessories. OWC is an Apple Certified Developer.
• Neptune™ Brand: Under its Neptune™ brand, OWC offers FireWire storage solutions featuring top-quality components and performance at reasonable prices - “value done right.”
• XPostFacto: In partnership with Ryan Rempel, OWC released XPostFacto, a free application designed to allow pre-G3 Macintosh computers the ability to install and boot Macintosh’s latest operating system, Mac OS X. The company provides complete details and support information for XPostFacto at its OS X Center on MacSales.com.
• OWC.Net: OWC offered premier Internet services since 1997. OWC.net, a division of OWC, offers a complete line of Internet services, including unlimited local v.92 dial-up Internet access, DSL services, Web site design and hosting, graphic design and e-commerce solutions.
• FasterMac.Net: OWC launched FasterMac.Net in March 2003. It was created as a Macintosh-only Internet service that provides nationwide 56K dialup access. Noted for its easy setup and reliable service in addition to extremely affordable prices, FasterMac.Net makes it simple for Macintosh owners to finally get the tailored service and support they need.
 
 
Headquarters
Other World Computing
2650 Bridge Lane
Woodstock, IL 60098
800-275-4576
 
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