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Other World Computing (OWC®) http://www.macsales.com, a leading zero emissions Mac upgrade and storage technology company, announced a new 2.0TB option today offering 33% more capacity for the OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro, a longtime customer favorite line of bus-powered portable storage solutions.

Pocket-Size and Bus-Powered - Perfect for the Mobile Office
Designed for mobile users, the OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro is compact in size, measuring at 3.5"(W) x 5.5"(D) x 1"(H) - small enough to fit into a pocket, yet big enough to provide up to 2.0TB of capacity. Stylishly engineered in a sleek, impact-resistant acrylic enclosure, the Mercury On-The-Go Pro is bus-powered making it perfect for presentations, multimedia, fieldwork, and other "mobile office" uses.

Works with Macs, PCs, and Digital Devices
Featuring the latest FireWire and USB interfaces, the Mercury On-The-Go Pro offers convenience and flexibility because it's plug-and-play ready and can be used with Macs and PCs for additional storage, transporting large files between multiple computers, and for real-time A/V editing. This high-performance portable drive even works with digital cameras and camcorders equipped with FireWire and/or USB data ports for quick, convenient backups of images and videos while on the road.

"The Mercury On-The-Go Pro has been a leader in portable drive performance since the first model was introduced 12 years ago," said Larry O'Connor, Founder and CEO, OWC. "Expanding its capacity by 33% to 2.0TB underscores our commitment to providing a best-in-class portable storage solution."

Key Features:
- Mac and PC compatible
- Fully suitable for audio / video applications
- Bus-powered via USB, FireWire, and can also be used with optional AC adapter
- Compact size: 3.5"(W) x 5.5"(D) x 1"(H)
- Lightweight: 12 ounces for case plus drive
- Uses 2.5" Serial ATA (SATA) type Hard Disk or Solid State Drive
- Shock Isolation System
- Up to 32MB hard drive data cache
- Super quiet fanless operation
- Clear, impact-resistant polycarbonate acrylic case design
- Cool Blue activity indicator LED
- Solution and included connecting cables are fully backward compatible with USB 2.0
- Smart Power Switch to conserve energy during periods of disk inactivity

Includes:
- OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro bus-powered portable drive
- Carrying case
- High-quality double-shielded connecting cables:
- FireWire 800 (9-pin to 9-pin)
- USB 3.0
- Over $100 retail value disk utility software bundle:
- Intech HD SpeedTools Utilities™
- Prosoft Engineering Data Backup 3
- NovaStor NovaBACKUP®
- 3 year OWC solution limited warranty

Pricing and Availability:
OWC's Mercury On-The-Go Pro is available for immediate ordering in the following configurations:

For more information on the complete Mercury On-The-Go Pro line, visit:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/on-the-go

The OWC Advantage - Over 20 Years of Storage Design and Innovation
- OWC tested for guaranteed compatibility, speed, flexibility, and reliability
- Comprehensive step-by-step installation and support videos
- 24/7 award-winning, US-based support

OWC's Industry Awards Include:
– Inc. 5,000 "Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies in America" list honoree 2007–2013
– Reseller Ratings Elite Member 2009-2014
– Better Business Bureau Top Rating of A+ 2010–2014
– About.com Readers' Choice Award winner for best Mac Peripheral Reseller
– Business Intelligence Group 2013 Green Tech Company of the Year
– American Business Awards "Stevie" Gold (2012) and Silver (2014)