WOODSTOCK, IL (August 22, 2006) - Other World Computing (OWC) announces shipping of new Mercury Elite-AL Pro FW800/400+USB2 RAID external hard drive Storage Solution starting at $279.99. The new Mercury Elite-AL Pro Striped RAID-0 solution is offered in 320 gigabyte (GB) to 1.5 terabyte (TB) capacities and features FireWire 800 (9 pin), FireWire 400 (6 pin), and USB 2.0 (backwards compatible to USB 1.1) connection ports and the latest SATA II 3G Hard Drive mechanisms.
For information on the new Mercury Elite-AL Pro FW 800/400+USB RAID visit:
/shop/firewire/1394/USB/EliteAL/PerformanceRAID
The new Mercury Elite-AL Pro RAID Solutions provide (2) FW800 ports, (1) FW400 port, and 1 USB 2.0 port for data transfer up to 80Megs/Sec, and come packaged with FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB Cables; EMC Retrospect Backup; and Intech HD Speedtools. Units are backed by a two-year OWC Warranty; internal mechanisms are backed by an additional three-year manufacturer's warranty.
Unit features heat displacement aluminum design, a custom Oxford 924 chipset bridge, and measures 9" long x 2.8" wide x 5.8" in height for maximum reliability and portability.
All Mercury Elite-AL models are tested and certified for Audio/Video, Music, Movies, Graphics, Digital Photography, Backup, and General Storage.
For additional information and to order visit
www.macsales.com or call toll free (800) 275-4576.
About OWC.net
OWC.net is a premier national Internet Service Provider, providing nationwide Dial Up Internet access and local DSL connections at less than half the cost of other nationwide providers. The company offers a full range of web hosting and professional design services and is backed by a comprehensive toll-free access technical support team. OWC.net is based out of Woodstock, IL and is a subsidiary of Other World Computing, the area's leading technology employer as ranked by McHenry County Business Journal.
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