OWC Introduces First 200GB Pocket-Sized FireWire 800/400+USB2 Pro Solution
 

WOODSTOCK, IL (November 7, 2006) - Other World Computing (OWC) today announced the introduction and immediate availability of the new pocket-sized, totally bus-powered, OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro FireWire 800/400+USB2 portable storage solutions which utilize performance Serial ATA (SATA) 2.5" Hard Disk mechanisms to provide capacities of up to 200GB and priced starting from just $209.99. The OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro is the first-ever pocket sized, 2.5" SATA HD-based storage solution available to consumers.

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The prices for the Mercury On-The-Go Pro SATA line are as follows:
100GB 7200RPM w/ 8MB Buffer $259.99
120GB 5400RPM w/ 8MB Buffer $209.99
160GB 5400RPM w/ 8MB Buffer $299.99
200GB 4200RPM w/ 8MB Buffer $379.99

OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro solutions provide reliable, high performance storage that is ultra-portable. Solutions utilize the best available components and feature a custom Oxford 924-based FireWire 800 & USB 2.0 bridge solution, measure 3"W x 5.5"L x 1"H, and weigh less than 11-ounces. On-The-Go Pro solutions are bus powered via USB2 and FireWire, allowing operation without separate power adapter. Solutions include EMC Retrospect for data protection and Intech HD Speedtools utility suite, and also are bootable via FireWire and USB 2.0 interfaces. A rugged exterior case and built-in shock protection ensure maximum data security.

Mercury On-the-Go storage solutions come packaged with all necessary connecting cables, carrying case, an optional use AC power adapter, and a One Year OWC warranty. OWC Mercury On-The-Go solutions that utilize Parallel ATA (PATA) hard drives are available with capacities of 40GB to 160GB in FireWire 400, FW 400 + USB 2.0, FW 800/400 + USB 2.0, and USB 2.0 interface options from $97.99.  "Add Your Own Hard Drive" kits for PATA and SATA 2.5" HDs are offered starting at $29.95.

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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.