Mercury Elite 320GB FireWire/USB Combo Drive

Zardon · May 18, 2003, 01:03 AM

Other World Computing (OWC) expanded its popular line of Mercury Elite external FireWire (1394a)/USB 2.0+1.1 combo storage solutions with the introduction of a 320 Gigabyte model priced at $459.99.

Additionally, OWC reduced prices on all of the company's Mercury Elite external FireWire/USB storage solutions, with the exception of its 250GB 7200RPM model with 8MBs cache memory that debuted in March. The new prices are from $10 to $50 lower and constitute reductions of up to 14 percent.

New pricing for the Mercury Elite FireWire/USB combination drives range from $149.99 for a 40GB 7200RPM model w/2MBs cache up to $339.99 for a 200GB 7200RPM model w/8MBs cache. Complete pricing and ordering information is found online at http://www.macsales.com/firewire.

"Technology continues to progress at an extremely quick pace, which makes the introduction of this 320GB storage solution and these price reductions possible," said Larry O'Connor, president of OWC. "Advancing technology translates into better products appearing in the marketplace. It also means the high-quality technology already on the market is becoming much more affordable."

Also new from OWC is a 250GB 7200RPM model, which is being introduced at $439.99. Each Mercury Elite drive measures 1.5-inches x 9.0-inches x 5.5-inches, weighs less than three pounds, and ships with Intech HD SpeedTools, a FireWire cable, external power adaptor and a two-year OWC warranty. The drives are compatible with Mac OS 8.6 and up, and Windows 98, 2000 and XP.

Mercury Elite FireWire/USB combo drives are available exclusively from OWC at www.macsales.com. OWC also offers a variety of FireWire interface cards for desktop and notebook computers.

About Other World Computing
Other World Computing (OWC) 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. 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.

Contacts
Other World Computing, Woodstock
Larry O'Connor, 815/338-8685
larry@macsales.com
or
Media Contacts:
Politis Communications
David Politis, 801/523-3730 (wk)
801/556-8184 (cell)
dpolitis@politis.com
Curtis Gasser, 801/523-3730
cgasser@politis.com

For More Information: http://www.macsales.com/firewire

May 18, 2003, 01:03 AM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	Mercury Elite 320GB FireWire/USB Combo Drive Other World Computing (OWC) expanded its popular line of Mercury Elite external FireWire (1394a)/USB 2.0+1.1 combo storage solutions with the introduction of a 320 Gigabyte model priced at $459.99. Additionally, OWC reduced prices on all of the company's Mercury Elite external FireWire/USB storage solutions, with the exception of its 250GB 7200RPM model with 8MBs cache memory that debuted in March. The new prices are from $10 to $50 lower and constitute reductions of up to 14 percent. New pricing for the Mercury Elite FireWire/USB combination drives range from $149.99 for a 40GB 7200RPM model w/2MBs cache up to $339.99 for a 200GB 7200RPM model w/8MBs cache. Complete pricing and ordering information is found online at http://www.macsales.com/firewire. "Technology continues to progress at an extremely quick pace, which makes the introduction of this 320GB storage solution and these price reductions possible," said Larry O'Connor, president of OWC. "Advancing technology translates into better products appearing in the marketplace. It also means the high-quality technology already on the market is becoming much more affordable." Also new from OWC is a 250GB 7200RPM model, which is being introduced at $439.99. Each Mercury Elite drive measures 1.5-inches x 9.0-inches x 5.5-inches, weighs less than three pounds, and ships with Intech HD SpeedTools, a FireWire cable, external power adaptor and a two-year OWC warranty. The drives are compatible with Mac OS 8.6 and up, and Windows 98, 2000 and XP. Mercury Elite FireWire/USB combo drives are available exclusively from OWC at www.macsales.com. OWC also offers a variety of FireWire interface cards for desktop and notebook computers. About Other World Computing Other World Computing (OWC) 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. 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. Contacts Other World Computing, Woodstock Larry O'Connor, 815/338-8685 larry@macsales.com or Media Contacts: Politis Communications David Politis, 801/523-3730 (wk) 801/556-8184 (cell) dpolitis@politis.com Curtis Gasser, 801/523-3730 cgasser@politis.com For More Information: http://www.macsales.com/firewire