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OWC Announces Availability Of First And Only Terabyte Quad Interface Single Drive Solution
OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro “Quad Interface” 1.0TB External Drive Solution Provides High Performance & Flexibility via FireWire 800/400, USB 2.0, and eSATA Interface Ports
May 1, 2007 | Woodstock, IL
May 1, 2007 | Woodstock, IL
Other World Computing (OWC) http://www.macsales.com, a leading Mac and PC technology company, announced today the availability of the first and only 1.0TB Quad Interface single drive solution on the market, the new OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro “Quad Interface” 1.0TB External Drive Solution. The drive solution is a high-speed maximum performance system with a wide selection of connectivity options for FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0, and eSATA ports. Accessibility to the data is completely transparent to which port interface is used, so the user can take the drive to virtually any computer and use whichever interface is the best available on that computer.
Available immediately at /shop/hard-drives/external/elite-al-pro-quad for $599 SRP, the OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro “Quad Interface” 1.0TB External Solution is geared to those that want the convenience of a single drive-based, compact solution with a selection of interface options. The drive solution is ideally designed for audio, video, digital photography, professional music, graphics, and general data. EMC® Retrospect® Backup Certified, it is also perfect for back-up applications. The 1.0TB drive solution is compatible with all Apple® OS Versions 8.5 through 9.2.x; Apple OS X 10.0.3 and higher (including OS X “Tiger™” 10.4.x), Microsoft® Windows® ME, 2000, XP, Vista; and any OS or device with standard FireWire®, USB, or eSATA.
Mercury Elite-AL Pro “Quad Interface” 1.0TB External Drive Solution Features:
- High Performance:Employs the next-generation high-speed Oxford 924 chipset combined with the fastest drive mechanisms available for the fastest single drive transfer rates possible, exceeding an amazing 80 Megabytes per second via FireWire; up to 150MB/s via eSATA.
- High Reliability: A top-notch design and high-quality components ensure it is built to last.
- High Portability: Designed for eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0+1.1 for easy Plug ‘N Play on virtually ANY system!
- Style: Designed to compliment any user’s system. A blue activity LED behind the front grille shows when your drive is being accessed. Created with the Power Macintosh G5 system in mind.
- Compact Shock Resistant Design.
- Warranty: Includes two year warranty.
- Super Quiet Operation.
- Cables: All cables are included!
The Mercury Elite-AL Pro “Quad Interface” 1.0TB External Drive Solution comes complete with utility and backup software, including Intech® Hard Disk SpeedToools Utilities™ for Mac OS 8.6-X, ProSoft Engineering® Data Backup for Mac OSX v10.2.8 or later and NovaStor NovaBACKUP® for Windows 2000 or later. It also includes all the cables for FireWire 400, FireWire 800, USB2, and eSATA interfaces.
For more information on the OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro “Quad Interface” 1.0TB External Solution and full line of Mercury Elite-AL Pro products, see:
/shop/hard-drives/external/elite-al-pro-quad
About OWC
Other World Computing (OWC), founded in 1988, is dedicated to helping Mac and PC enthusiasts do more and reach higher. We believe in sustainability – OWC solutions are genuinely built to last, go the distance, and enable users to maximize the technology investment they have already made. OWC's operation provides leadership in business sustainability, with its headquarters among the first in the world awarded LEED Platinum certification. OWC features an award-winning technical support team and an unparalleled library of step-by-step DIY and informational videos. From the home desktop to the enterprise rack, the corporate backup to secure medical data, the recording studio to the motion picture set, and beyond, there should be no compromise. That is why OWC is here.
