NewerTech Lowers Prices On Award-Winning miniStack V2, now with Prosoft DataBackupII

WOODSTOCK, IL (February 13, 2007) Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) today announced new prices on its award-winning line of miniStack V2 FireWire external hard drive storage solutions available in capacities up to 750GB with prices starting at just $114.99. ‘Add Your Own Hard Drive’ 0GB kits are available from  $69.00. Visit: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ministack/

Price reductions on NewerTech miniStack V2 FireWire + USB2 Solutions are:

• 80GB 7200RPM w/ 8MB Buffer remains $114.99
• 160GB 7200RPM w/ 8MB Buffer remains $129.99
• 250GB 7200RPM w/16MB Buffer was $149.99; now $149.00 $1 Drop
• 320GB 7200RPM w/16MB Buffer remains $179.99
• 400GB 7200RPM w/16MB Buffer was $239.99, now $199.99 $40 Drop Best Value!
• 500GB 7200RPM w/16MB Buffer was $259.00, now $249.99 $10 Drop
• 750GB 7200RPM w/16MB Buffer was $495.00, now $449.00 $46 Drop

“The NewerTech miniStack v2 has it all – speed, easy access ports and award winning engineering, all in an ergonomically compact footprint of 6.5” x 6.5” x 1.5” ,” said NewerTech Marketing Manager Grant Dahlke. More than just a hard drive, the miniStack V2 solution provides powered FireWire and USB2 Hubs for two additional FireWire ports and three additional USB2 ports, including one of each port conveniently located on the side for easy accessibility/use.  Given top marks in all critical reviews, this product has also been rated as “Top Product” in MacWorld and Editor’s Choice in MacAddict and 123Macmini “Accessory of the Year.” For more information on NewerTech miniStack v2 external drive solutions, visit: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ministack/

**NEW** ALL NewerTech miniStack external drive solutions now include the award winning Prosoft DataBackup™ II for OS X(a $59.95 retail value) and the award winning NovaStor NovaBACKUP® for Windows (a $49.95 retail value). Both are full retail versions, including full retail support and the same technical and version-update support that comes with retail stand-alone versions.

All NewerTech miniStack V2 solutions include: FireWire connecting Cable, USB2 Connecting Cable, Intech HD Speedtools Utility Suite, Intelligent thermal monitoring, Auto Power On/Off function with manual override, Built-In 3 Port USB2, and 2 Port FireWire Powered Hubs for connection of additional devices. All NewerTech storage solutions utilize an Oxford Chipset on a custom bridge for optimum performance and are backed by a 2-year warranty with up to an additional 3-year drive-manufacturer warranty (for a total up to 5 years) on the hard drive mechanism. Solutions are fully bootable on systems supporting FireWire and/or USB2 boot. Perfect for Audio/Video, Backup, General Data needs, Music, Photography, and more.

About Newer Technology, Inc.
Since 1984, Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) has been recognized as the leading developer of performance upgrades for PowerBooks, desktop Macintosh computers, Intel Macs, iMacs, iPods and MacOS compatibles. NewerTech is headquartered in Woodstock, Illinois. Dealer inquiries are welcome by calling (815) 308-7001 or by emailing sales@newertech.com.

Newer Technology, Inc. contact:
Eileen Millard, Public Relations Associate (800) 275-4576, ext. 123, eileen@macsales.com

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