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WOODSTOCK, IL (March 9, 2006) –
Other World Computing (OWC) today announced immediate price drops on the Mercury On-The-Go line of ultra-portable, pocket-sized FireWire+USB 2.0 storage solutions.
Designed for the mobile worker, the Mercury On-The-Go line offers the only portable 2.5-inch storage solution with up to 160 gigabyte (GB) capacity and a custom Oxford 911 chipset.
The sleek acrylic case employs a proprietary shock isolation system for zero impact transfer to the drive mechanism. Seagate and Hitachi hard disk mechanisms are utilized exclusively. Units are available in 40-to 160GB capacities and are EMC/Dantz Backup Certified.
The On-The-Go drive weighs less than 12 ounces for maximum portability, and are popular in all business, digital photography, and home office applications. The unique storage solution is bus powered, or can use an included AC adapter. A carrying case and applicable cables are included.
Price reductions are:
- 40GB 5400RPM w/ 8MB Buffer was $139.99, now $134.99
- 40GB 5400RPM w/16MB Buffer was $139.99, now $137.99
- 60GB 5400RPM w/16MB Buffer was $175.99, now $164.99
- 60GB 7200RPM w/ 8MB Buffer was $215.99, now $199.99
- 80GB 5400RPM w/ 8MB Buffer was $199.99, now $179.99
- 80GB 5400RPM w/16MB Buffer only $207.99 while supplies last
- 80GB 7200RPM w/ 8MB Buffer was $249.99, now $239.99
- 100GB 5400RPM w/ 8MB Buffer was $229.99, now $219.99
- 100GB 5400RPM w/16MB Buffer was $249.99, now $234.99
- 100GB 7200RPM w/ 8MB Buffer was $299.99, now $279.99
- 120GB 5400RPM w/ 8MB Buffer was $359.99, now $319.99
Mercury On-The-Go storage solutions are offered with FireWire 400 connection only for $5-10 less than comparable FireWire+USB2.0 configurations.
Enclosure kits for installing your own drive are available for only $67.95 in a FireWire+USB2.0 configuration, and for $57.99 for FireWire only setup.
UPS Ground delivery is offered from $2.95; Second Day Air Special is offered for $7.95 or less.
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About Other World Computing:
Other World Computing (
www.macsales.com) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the Macintosh universe since 1988. The Illinois-based company operates the popular Macsales.com Web site, which features one of the largest online catalogs of computer enhancement products, including OWC’s own Mercury acceleration and FireWire product lines. Along with its proprietary XPostFacto, which allows select pre-G3 computers to run Mac OS X, OWC is an Apple Certified Developer, and provides extensive technical support for Macintosh users around the world. OWC also owns and operates FasterMac.net, a national Internet Service Provider designed specifically for Macintosh users, as well as OWC.Net, an ISP that provides Internet access, design and hosting solutions in the greater Chicago area. Other World Computing ranks as the largest technology services employer in McHenry County according to the McHenry County Business Journal.
Other World Computing contacts:
Company Contact:
Jennifer Myers: (815) 502-5640 or jmyers@owcdigital.com