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Newer Technology Introduces miniStack Storage Solutions Featuring OWC Mercury Solid State Drive As The Perfect Complement To Apple Mac mini

External Drive with mini Matching Footprint Offers Up To 960GB of High Performance SSD-based Storage/Back-Up Capacity with Data Rates up to 300MB/s Staring at $199.99

'SuperSpeed' USB 3.0 and FireWire 800/400 Interfaces Deliver Full Speed and Performance Benefits of SSD Without Having to Change Out Drive In 2010 to the Latest 2012 Mac mini

miniStack Classic Photo: http://www.newertech.com/images/pr/PR_mini_classic.jpg

October 25, 2012, Woodstock, IL — Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech®) http://www.newertech.com, a leading developer of Macintosh®, PC, iPod®, iPhone®, and iPad® performance upgrades and accessories, announced today its miniStack® external storage solution is now available with an OWC Mercury Solid State Drive in four capacities from 120GB to 960GB priced starting from $199.99. Specifically designed to match the appearance and size of Mac® mini models from 2010 to the new 2012 machine introduced this week by Apple®, the miniStack 'stacks' on top of the mini to conserve precious desktop workspace. With the new SSD-based models, the miniStack can be used as a boot drive for faster OS loads as well as for dramatically faster processing with intensive graphics and A/V applications.

Proven SSD Performance Made Convenient
With hundreds of thousands of units in the field, the OWC Mercury SSD brand is the time-proven choice for highest reliability, quality, and performance. The 2.5" Mercury SSD comes installed in miniStack via a NewerTech AdaptaDrive® and is ready to run and deliver SSD performance advantages straight from the packaging. Now, mini owners seeking to eliminate the performance 'bottleneck' of their internal drive don't have to spend valuable time swapping out the factory drive. With miniStack, SSD performance offering data rates up to 300MB/s is Plug and Play easy while the mini's internal drive remains useful for media/archive storage and/or backups with Time Machine®.

Stackable Design Complements Macs, PCs, Networks, Entertainment Systems
While it features the same 1.4" H x 7.7" W x 7.7" D dimensions and aluminum finish of the Mac mini, the miniStack is also an ideal space-saving, high-performance external drive for additional uses. Its multi-interface flexibility (FireWire 800/400, USB 3.0/2.0, and eSATA) enables use among multiple Macintosh computers and laptops and virtually any Windows® or Linux®-based computer with a USB or FireWire port. miniStack can also be added to an Airport Extreme® wireless network via USB to wirelessly share files, perform Time Machine backups, and share other devices like printers. Plus, miniStack is A/V rated for high-performance home entertainment systems and sharing content with Apple TV®.

Maximum Features in a Mini Footprint

  • Ideal for storing or backing up large music, photo, and video libraries: up to 4 million JPEG photos, 1.4 million MP3 songs, or 2000 hours of video footage with data transfer rates up to 300MB/s
  • Choice of 120, 240, 480, or 960GB OWC Mercury Solid State Drive or 7200RPM hard drive up to 4.0TB storage capacity and up to 64MB of data cache
  • FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 3.0, and/or eSATA bootable
  • Durable aluminum body is designed to match the finish of the Mac line
  • MagLev fan (same as used in the Mac mini) offers frictionless, whisper-quiet operation
  • Integrated Kensington Security Slot for theft prevention
  • Identical footprint to 2010 and later Mac mini (1.4" x 7.7" x 7.7")
  • USB 3.0 and FireWire 800 connection cables included
  • Preconfigured solutions include $100 retail value disk utility software bundle
  • Up to three-year solution warranty
Price and Availability
With a choice of SSD and HDD pre-configured solutions with up to 4TB of capacity, as well as two 'add your own drive' enclosure only kits, the Newer Technology miniStack is immediately available from retailers and Newer Technology's exclusive distributor, Other World Computing (OWC®) starting from as low as $84.99. For more information on the miniStack and reseller inquiries, visit: http://www.newertech.com/products/ministack.php. For more information on Newer Technology's complete line of accessories and upgrades for Macs, PCs, and iOS devices, visit: http://www.newertech.com.

Also Available: miniStack Classic for 2005-2009 mini
Designed to match the footprint and appearance of 2005-2009 Mac mini computers, the miniStack Classic provides up to 4TB of HDD based storage/backup capacity while conserving desktop workspace. An integrated three USB 2.0 port powered hub further reduces clutter by providing a convenient way to connect and charge cellphones, tablet computers, digital cameras, and other USB-equipped devices. Featuring five pre-configured solutions as well as two 'add your own drive' enclosure only kits, the Newer Technology miniStack Classic is available from retailers and Newer Technology's exclusive distributor, Other World Computing (OWC®) starting from as low as $67.99. For more information on the miniStack Classic, visit: http://www.newertech.com/products/ministack_classic.php

About Newer Technology, Inc.
Since 1984, Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) has been recognized as the leading developer of performance upgrades and accessories for Macintosh and PC computers, iPods, iPhones, and iPads. NewerTech industry awards include the 2012 CustomRetailer EXC!TE Award and the 2012 American Business Award "People's Choice" Award. Dealer inquiries are welcome by calling 815-308-7001 or by emailing sales@newertech.com.

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miniStack is a trademark of Newer Technology, Inc., registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in Canada.
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Contact:
Grant Dahlke
Newer Technology
(815) 333-5014
grant@newertech.com