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OWC Increases Affordability on Highest Capacity Ultra Portable 2.5-inch Drive
Other World Computing lowers prices on new pro series 800 FireWire upgraded version of award-winning Mercury On-The-Go FireWire/USB2 pocket-sized portable drive solutions.
Feb 6, 2006 | Woodstock, IL
Feb 6, 2006 | Woodstock, IL
Other World Computing (OWC) today announced significant price reductions on its newly enhanced 800 FireWire-equipped version of the award-winning Mercury On-The-Go line of ultra-portable, high-capacity 2.5-inch drives.
With the new price reductions, Mercury On-The-Go models are now available in 40-, 60-, 80-, 100-, 120-, and 160GB capacities starting as low as $149.99 at www.macsales.com or by calling toll free (800) 275-4576. The full line is even more affordable with up to 10% lower prices.
“Adding FireWire 800 capability to the On-The-Go line of portable storage solutions doubles the potential power and now we’re making them even more affordable,” said CEO Larry O’Connor.
On-The-Go plug-and-play drives are 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 98SE, ME, 2000, XP; any OS or electronic device with FireWire and/or USB data ports, including digital video and still cameras. Price cuts are:
- 160 GB 8MB 5400 RPM was $499.99, now $449.99
- 120GB 8MB 5400 RPM was $379.99, now $339.99
- 100GB 16MB 5400 RPM was $279.99, now $249.99
- 100GB 8MB 5400 RPM was $259.99, now $219.99
- 80GB 16MB 5400 RPM was $229.99, now $219.99
- 40GB 16MB 5400 RPM was $159.99, now $149.99
- 100GB 8MB 7200 RPM was $319.99, now $299.99
- 80GB 8MB 7200 RPM was $269.99, now $249.99
- 60GB 8MB 7200 RPM was $229.99, now $219.99
The full Mercury On-The-Go line can be viewed at www.macsales.com/otg. All of OWC’s award-winning optical and fixed storage solutions can be found at www.macsales.com/firewire.
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.
