Other World Computing (OWC) announced today the highest capacity, fastest portable storage drive solution on the market – the OWC 160GB Mercury On-The-Go portable hard drive. Equipped with FireWire 800/400 and USB2 interfaces, the OWC Mercury On-The-Go 160GB 7200RPM is a palm-sized, bus powered, high performance storage solution offering a full 60% greater capacity than the next available 7200RPM capacity in the market of only 100GB.
Priced at $279.99, the powerful OWC Mercury On-The-Go 160GB 7200RPM model is geared towards the demanding ‘on-the-go’ professional, who requires dependable, high-performance storage. The ‘fits in your shirt pocket’ portable drive is compatible with virtually all computers with an available FireWire or USB port, including all Macs and PCs. It also works with all FireWire or USB gadgets, including digital cameras and camcorders, for an instant on-the-go portable storage solution to quickly and safely store all your digital photos and video when traveling.
Back-up your desktop computer and bring it with you everywhere you go with the Mercury On-The-Go portable drive. For added convenience when backing up, the portable drive also includes the full retail versions of the latest award-winning Prosoft DataRescue III for OS X (just released last week) and NovaStor NovaBackup for Windows.
“OWC has been a leader in portable storage solutions for over half a decade,” said Larry O’Connor, CEO, OWC. “We understand the need for reliable, high-performance, high-capacity portable solutions, with our Mercury On-The-Go series filling that need quite nicely. Whether it’s taking work between the office and home, or needing that extra capacity when you’re traveling 30,000 feet up, these solutions truly let you get it done On-The-Go.”
The OWC 160GB Mercury On-The-Go Portable Drive is immediately available and shipping at $279.99 through OWC and other retailers. It has two FireWire 800/400 and one USB 2.0/1.1 ports and ships with carrying case, FireWire 400, and FireWire 800 cables, USB cable, Prosoft DataRescue III for OS X and NovaStor NovaBackup for Windows. It is covered by a one-year warranty and is compatible with Apple OS Versions 8.5 through 9.2.x; Apple OS X 10.0.3 and higher (including OS X 10.4.x); and Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP.
For more information, see: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/on-the-go.
Other World Computing (OWC) today announced availability of OWC Apple-Qualified Memory Upgrade Modules for the new Mac Pro 8-Way Xeon (new Mac Pro model announced yesterday), as well as lower pricing for memory for the existing Mac Pro Quad Xeon models. Priced as low as $118.75 per GB, OWC is offering upgrades at a savings of well over 50% as compared to factory-installed and other competitors. The OWC (FB-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 72-Bit ECC fully-buffered Memory Upgrade Modules are available in matched sets of 512MB, 1.0GB, and 2.0GB modules for up to 16.0GB of total memory (see full pricing info after the jump).
OWC has been providing memory to upgrade Apple computers for nearly 20 years. Last August, OWC was the first to provide true Apple-Qualified memory for the new Apple Mac Pro Quad Xeon computers at independent prices and now without delay, has certified memory available for the new Apple Mac Pro 8-Way Xeon models as well. OWC Memory Upgrade Kits provide premium quality, fully-tested modules that completely meet and/or exceed all Apple specifications. Utilizing superior components, including true Apple-Qualified heat spreaders, the modules provide a lifetime of high-performance, reliable operation backed by OWC’s Lifetime Advance Replacement Warranty. Read the rest of this entry »
Other World Computing (OWC) http://www.macsales.com, a leading Mac and PC technology company, announced today two new Mercury On-The-Go Hard Drive Enclosure Kits for 2.5” SATA hard drives. Priced at $39.99 with USB 2.0 and $54.99 with USB 2.0+eSATA interface options, OWC Mercury On-The-Go Kits let you build your own new portable hard drives or re-use your old SATA internal laptop hard drives to turn them into portable external drives that hook up to any computer via its USB 2.0 port. Why not upgrade your laptop’s internal drive and re-use your old drive in an OWC Mercury On-The-Go portable external case?
Mercury On-The-Go Enclosure Kits feature a cool see-through design with shock protection for full portability for use on the road or in the office. Fully bootable, the enclosure kits include all the necessary cables to work with any computer with USB port for a light-weight storage device or a backup solution that travels with you wherever you go. The enclosures run silently and keep your drive cool with a built-in aluminum heat-sink under the hard drive and pass-through cooling vents on the top.
OWC, who last year was the first to introduce a FireWire 800 and 400/USB 2.0 2.5” portable enclosure for SATA 2.5” hard drives, provides the highest performance award-winning hard drive enclosures in the market. In addition to the OWC Mercury On-The-Go enclosures for SATA 2.5” laptop hard drives, OWC also offers 4 different Mercury On-The-Go models for IDE/ATA 2.5” laptop drives starting at $29.99.
The OWC Mercury On-the-Go Hard Drive Enclosure Kits for 2.5” SATA notebook hard drives are priced at $39.99 with USB 2.0 and $54.99 with USB 2.0+eSATA Interfaces and include cables and accessories required for supported interfaces. For more information, see:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/MOTGSU2/ and
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/MOTGU2SATA/
Also, view the full line of OWC Mercury On-The-Go Enclosure Kits for 2.5” Hard Drives here:
http://eshop.macsales.com/search/otg25kit
Other World Computing (OWC) http://www.macsales.com, a leading Mac and PC technology company, announced today that it is the first to offer up to 3.0GB of expansion memory for Apple MacBook laptops — 50% more memory than the 2.0GB maximum factory installed option. MacBook users will love the opportunity for improved performance for audio/video, photo, 3D modeling applications, and more, where the extra memory really makes a difference in their computer’s performance. 3.0GB Memory Upgrade options are also compatible with Apple MacBook Pro and Apple iMac Intel based systems.
In addition to being the first to offer this memory, OWC memory also costs less than half the price of factory installed and is easily user installable with a FREE online video installation guide and a LIFETIME Advance Replacement Warranty (vs. other manufacturer’s limited 1 year warranty). Consumers can also get Trade-in Rebates of up to $55 per module on their existing factory memory (PC5300 DDR2 SO-DIMM).
For more information or to order OWC memory up to 3.0GB for the MacBook, MacBook Pro, and iMac, visit OWC.
Current pricing for MacBook (13.3” Models), MacBook Pro (15.4” and 17” Models), iMac Intel (all):
$42.99 for 512MB module
$84.99 for 1.0GB module
$167.99 for 2.0GB KIT (1.0GB+1.0GB Set)
OWC pricing for all above Apple models with Core 2 Duo Intel Processor:
$259.99 for 2.0GB Module
$339.99 for 3.0GB Kit (1.0GB+2.0GB Set)
With over half a million memory modules since 1988 and thousands of new Macs upgraded each month, OWC Memory is built to the highest standards and fully backed by a Lifetime Advance Replacement Warranty and 30 Day Money Back Guarantee. OWC Memory options are a significant value even when compared to factory installed options, saving customers up to 65% compared vs. such factory options while providing a lifetime warranty vs. limited warranty at the same time.
For more information on all OWC Memory Upgrades, visit the link.
MacBook Memory Performance Benchmarks online here.
Other World Computing (OWC) http://www.macsales.com
OWC has been providing memory to upgrade Apple computers for nearly 20 years. OWC was the first company to provide a true Apple-Qualified Mac Pro Quad Xeon memory upgrade kit at independent prices, shipping within five days of the release of the Mac Pro Quad Xeon. OWC Memory Upgrade Modules are premium quality, fully-tested modules that fully meet and/or exceed all Apple specifications. Utilizing superior components, including true Apple-Qualified heat spreaders, the modules provide a lifetime of high-performance, reliable operation backed by OWC’s Lifetime Advance Replacement Warranty.
Pricing after the jump… Read the rest of this entry »
Other World Computing (OWC), a leading Mac and PC technology company, announced today that its new Axiotron ModBook, the first and only OS®X Mac tablet solution, will be available with special discounted pricing for a limited time until February 1, 2007. Priced at only $2,199, the OWC’s Axiotron ModBook solution now includes a free GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) receiver and free delivery in the U.S. for a total savings of $249 (price includes the cost of the Apple® MacBook™ and the comprehensive 1 year OWC solution warranty). After February 1st, pricing will start at $2,279 with the optional Axiotron™ GPS Module for an additional $149.
Axiotron released the first real Mac-based tablet computer this week at Macworld. As the name suggests, it’s a modified MacBook, with a fixed tablet screen and advanced tablet capabilities. The new portable is being sold solely through Other World Computing. No word yet on shipping dates.
From my first impressions, it looks like they’ve done a very nice job. When I first heard of the product, I must admit I was skeptical, thinking they just slapped a tablet device onto a MacBook. But the finished product looks more like a ground-up design than a “mod.” From what I can tell, the 13.3 inch screen is a custom-built unit, not just something pulled off a line. It utilized Wacom’s Penabled hardware, which has become the tablet PC industry standard for interactive pen input. The screen has a wider viewing angle and higher contrast ratio than the MacBook’s screen, and is topped by a replaceable “chemically strengthened” glass cover. Axiotron claims this glass method to be far superior to the “non-glass” solutions found in most tablet PCs, offering better optical clarity and improved scratch resistance. The final writing surface is also etched (calibrated to the screen’s resolution) to achieve a “crisp, paper-like writing sensation.” It’s nice to see them put so much effort into creating a quality screen surface for the first Mac tablet.
The ModBook uses Apple’s Inkwell to provide handwriting recognition to any application. I didn’t get to try it myself, but I did watch others try it, and it was rather impressive. Most people that tested it said “wow, it really works!” It wasn’t flawless, a few unintended characters ended up in the mix, but overall it was fairly accurate and responsive. The pen itself has a home near the bottom of the device and features a replaceable tip.
Other features include buit-in iSight camera (retained from the MacBook), CD/DVD combo drive with optional Super drive, locking points that also attach to VESA mounts, and even an optional built-in GPS module.
I think the best part is that the price point (starting at $2,279) is very reasonable for what you get. I remember when the first “interactive pen displays” came out, they were very cool, but very expensive. The price points of those stand-alone units (only input devices) are still relatively high. Wacom’s Cintiq 21UX retails for an average $2500. Granted, its 21″ screen is much bigger than the ModBook’s 13.3″, but it’s JUST an input device for about the same price as the portable, all-inclusive ModBook. There are tablet PCs available for quite a bit less than the ModBook, but very few with a comparable set of features, and none that run OS X. One thing many other tablets do that the ModBook doesn’t yet do is include a keyboard and a swivel screen, which adds a lot of usability.
It will be interesting to see how well this sells and what more Axiotron can do with the platform. I’m working on getting answers to the following questions:
• can I use it as an independent input device with another computer? (like with my MacPro)
• will it someday include a swivel screen and keyboard?