WOODSTOCK, Ill. (July 28, 2005) – Other World Computing (OWC) today announced it has added a 320 gigabyte (GB) version to its line of Mercury Elite Pro USB 2.0/1.1 hard drives while reducing the prices on most of the remaining models.
The new lineup is:
- 80GB OWC Mercury Elite USB 2.0/1.1 7200RPM storage solution w/2 megabyte (MB) buffer for $99.99,
- 160GB OWC Mercury Elite USB 2.0/1.1 7200RPM storage solution w/2MB buffer for $139.99,
- 200GB OWC Mercury Elite USB 2.0/1.1 7200RPM storage solution w/2MB buffer for $159.99,
- 250GB OWC Mercury Elite USB 2.0/1.1 7200RPM storage solution w/2MB buffer for $189.99, and
- 320GB OWC Mercury Elite USB 2.0/1.1 7200RPM storage solution w/2MB buffer for $229.99.
All Elite Pro USB 2.0/1.1 models are covered by a two-year warranty, Dantz Backup-certified and include Dantz/EMC Retrospect Backup, Intech Hard Disk SpeedTools and all connecting cables.
The drives also are compatible with Apple OS X 10.1 and later (including ‘Tiger’), Windows 98SE and later, Linux. Apple OS X 10.2.8 or later or Windows 2000 or later are required for FireWire 800 performance.
The full line can be viewed at
www.macsales.com/firewire.
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 enhancement products; including OWC’s own Mercury acceleration and FireWire product lines. OWC is an Apple Certified Developer and provides extensive technical support for Macintosh users around the world. The company 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.