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OWC Announces Mercury On-The-Go Pro As First 1TB FireWire/USB
Bus Powered 2.5" Portable Storage Solution On Market
Latest model in pocket-sized FireWire 800/400 & USB
2.0 portable line culminates month of innovations with 100% greater Plug and
Play storage capacity with no AC adapter needed
October 1, 2009, Woodstock, IL -- Other World Computing (OWC(r))
http://www.macsales.com, a leading PC and Mac technology company, announced
today its newest OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro(tm) model is the first FireWire
800/400 and USB 2.0 bus powered 2.5" portable drive offering 1TB of
storage capacity on the market. The high-performance, pocket-sized portable
storage solution for Mac or PC users features FireWire 800, FireWire 400,
and/or USB 2.0 connectivity for data transfer speeds up to 100MB/s and is bus powered
so it can be used without an AC adapter. With 1TB of storage capacity, the
Mercury On-The-Go Pro now offers 100% more data storage capacity than the
highest capacity offered in the Mercury On-The-Go Pro line at the start of
September.
Pocket-Sized & Bus Powered For On The Go Lifestyles
Small enough to fit into a shirt pocket with a compact
3.5" x 5.5" x 1" footprint, the OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro 1TB
model can hold up to 1,000,000 JPEG photos, 500 DVD movies, 76 hours of digital
video, or 350,000 MP3 songs in its stylish, impact resistant acrylic case. Because
it's bus-powered, the OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro can be used without an AC
adapter, which makes it ideal for in-the-field professionals, students, and
even mobile entertainment uses.
Plug and Play With Macs, PCs, and Digital Devices
With a variety of FireWire and USB 2.0 interface models
to choose from, the Plug and Play ready Mercury On-The-Go Pro can be used with
Macs and PCs for data backups, transporting large files between computers, additional
storage capacity, and even demanding uses like A/V editing and live music
recording. The drive can also be used with storage capable digital cameras and
camcorders with FireWire and/or USB data ports for fast, on-location backups of
images and video.
"The 1TB model introduction culminates quite a month
of innovations for this award-winning little dynamo," said Larry O'Connor,
CEO, Other World Computing. "Early on, it was the first 750GB FireWire/USB
bus powered portable on the market. Then, the debut of the most affordable
solid state drive based FireWire/USB portable models available; and now the 1TB
with double the storage capacity offered by the On-The-Go just a month
ago."
The new Mercury On-The-Go Pro 1TB line is available in
three interface models:
* "Triple Interface" with FireWire 800/400 and
USB 2.0 connectivity, $359.99 MSRP
* "Combo Interface" with FireWire 400 and USB
2.0 connectivity, $329.99 MSRP
* USB 2.0 only connectivity, $299.99 MSRP
The new OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro 1TB models are
available for pre-ordering with an expected shipping date of October 15 from
Other World Computing at http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/on-the-go.
They are compatible with Apple OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, Apple OS X (all versions)
including the latest 10.6 "Snow Leopard"; and Windows 98SE or later
operating systems and come ready for Plug and Play ease of use with all
supported interface connecting cables, carrying case, $200 retail value disk
utility software bundle, and an industry leading three year complete solution
warranty.
In addition to the newest 1TB models, OWC also offers a
full line of 5400RPM, 7200RPM, and Solid State Drive (SSD) Mercury On-The-Go
Pro models with FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and/or USB 2.0 interfaces in
capacities of 64GB to 500GB priced starting at $62.99. For more information on
the complete Mercury On-The-Go Pro line, visit:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/on-the-go
About Other World Computing (OWC)
Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality
hardware products and support to the computer industry since 1988 and features
one of the largest online catalogs of computer, iPod, and iPhone enhancement
products through its e-commerce portal www.macsales.com. As a Premiere Level
Apple Developer Connection member, OWC also provides extensive US based
technical support for Macintosh users around the world as well as Internet
access via www.fastermac.net and www.owc.net
OWC's industry awards and recognition include: Crain's
Chicago Business 2009 "Fast 50" List of 50 Fastest Growing Companies
in the Chicago Area; Computerworld Magazine Top Green-IT Companies for 2008;
BizRate's Gold Circle of Excellence, 2004 to 2009; Inc. 5,000 Top 100 Computers
& Electronics Companies 2007 to 2009; and McHenry County Economic
Development Corporation 2008 Business Champion Award.
OWC corporate headquarters in Woodstock, IL, completed in
2008, is built to LEED "Platinum" requirements, the highest level
given by the United States Green Building Council's LEED program, for
compliance with environmentally sound building methods which incorporate
innovative use of "green" systems and materials. OWC continues its
leadership role in environmental stewardship with the early October completion
of an on site wind turbine that will cleanly generate more than double the
amount of power required by OWC's operations.
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