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NewerTech Unleashes Upgraded New miniStack V2 to Consumers After previewing the exciting 2006 upgrades to the award-winning miniStack storage solution and FireWire/USB port expansion hub at Macworld and the Consumer Electronics Show, NewerTech makes the high demand accessory accessible to the public with its “Immediate Availability Launch.” |
WOODSTOCK, IL (February 14, 2006) – Other World Computing (OWC) and Newer Technology Inc. (NewerTech) today announced the highly anticipated immediate retail availability of the miniStack™ V2, the 2006 upgrade to the award-winning miniStack computer enhancement storage solution. The newly upgraded NewerTech miniStack V2 is engineered to increase drive capacity 80- to 500GB while adding integrated 2-Port FireWire and 3-Port USB 2.0/1.1 powered hubs that are ergonomically divided between rear and side configurations. Although designed to maximize the Apple Mac mini, the NewerTech miniStack works with any Apple or PC computer with an available FireWire or USB port including any iMac, iMac Intel, mini PC, desktop PC, or portable MacBook Pro (Intel), iBook, notebook, or PowerBook. The NewerTech miniStack was named Accessory of the Year by 123Macmini, Editors’ Choice by MacAddict, and Top Product by Macworld in 2005. OWC and NewerTech premiered the new 2006 sleek upgraded miniStack V2 designat the Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco and the Showstoppers media event at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. “The NewerTechminiStack V2 is more than a new design, it’s a newer design from NewerTech. The miniStack V2 is an improvement on a revolutionary NewerTech design that has already been proven to be one of the most valuable storage solutions available,” says Larry O’Connor, CEO of OWC. The NewerTech miniStack™ V2 retails for only $135.99 for an 80 Gigabyte (GB) version and is available in capacities up to 500GB at 7200RPM. An economical ‘add your own hard drive’ kit is available for $79.95. The advantageous dimensions of the NewerTech miniStack™ are 6.5 inches x 6.5 inches x 1.5 inches. NewerTech also offers a full line of accessories and professional installation services. More information on the full NewerTech miniStack™ line can be viewed at www.newertech.com/ministack. The NewerTech miniStack V2 is available through Other World Computing (www.MacSales.com) and other fine retailers. # # # 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. |