FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Newer Technology’s New miniStack Adds Capacity and Ports
Without Adding Bulk

Designed with the Mac mini in mind, miniStack provides high-performance,
bootable FireWire/USB2 data storage and integrates multi-port FireWire and USB2 hubs

WOODSTOCK, Ill. (November 29, 2005) –Everyone is looking for that hot gift this year, and with a number of accolades under its belt, a miniStack™ hard drive solution by Newer Technology, Inc., is sure to please the technophile on your list.

The sleek miniStack™ is designed to complement the size, shape and color of Apple’s Mac mini, but also works great with any computer that has an available FireWire and/or USB port.

New pricing, that is up to 11 percent lower, now available as follows:

  • 0GB ‘Add-Your-Own-HD’ kit (enclosure only) – $79.99
  • 80GB 7200RPM solution w/2MB buffer – $139.99
  • 160GB 7200RPM solution w/8MB buffer – $169.99
  • 250GB 7200RPM solution w/8MB buffer – $199.99
  • 320GB 7200RPM solution w/8MB buffer – $249.99
  • 400GB 7200RPM solution w/8MB buffer – $349.99
  • 500GB 7200RPM solution w/8MB buffer – $479.99

Featuring the latest Oxford911+ chipset in a custom FireWire/USB2 bridge, the miniStack offers unrivaled performance and reliability plus adds the convenience of additional USB2 and FireWire ports via its integrated USB2/FireWire Hub.

All miniStack models feature high-performance 7200RPM hard disk mechanisms, data buffers of 2 or 8 Megabytes, a smart power switch and intelligent thermal monitoring. Each solution comes complete with FireWire and USB connecting cables, Intech HD Speedtools, EMC/Dantz Retrospect Backup software and a two-year warranty.

More information and the full line can be viewed at www.newertech.com/ministack. Dealer inquiries are welcome. Contact sales@newertech.com for more information. NewerTech also offers a full line of Mac mini accessories, the highest capacity batteries and charger/conditioners for Apple laptops, and iPod accessories.

 

About Newer Technology, Inc.
For more than 16 years, Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) has been recognized as the leading developer of performance upgrades for PowerBooks, desktop Macintosh computers, iMacs and MacOS compatibles. NewerTech is a division of New Concepts Development Corporation, headquartered in Woodstock, Illinois. Dealer inquiries are welcome by calling (815) 338-8685 or by emailing sales@newertech.com.

About Other World Computing
Other World Computing (www.macsales.com) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the Macintosh universe since 1988. The Illinois-based company operates the popular Macsales.com Web site, which features one of the largest online catalogs of computer enhancement products, including OWC’s own Mercury acceleration and FireWire product lines. Along with its proprietary XPostFacto, which allows select pre-G3 computers to run Mac OS X, OWC is an Apple Certified Developer, and provides extensive technical support for Macintosh users around the world. OWC also owns and operates FasterMac.net, a national Internet Service Provider designed specifically for Macintosh users, as well as OWC.Net, an ISP that provides Internet access, design and hosting solutions in the greater Chicago area. Other World Computing ranks as the largest technology services employer in McHenry County according to the McHenry County Business Journal.