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NewerTech Spotlights Revolutionary USB Universal Drive Adapter at Macworld |
SAN FRANCISCO (January 9, 2007) – Newer Technology Inc. (NewerTech) today announced the NewerTech USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter™ as one of its spotlight products for the Macworld Conference and Expo. The Universal Drive Adapter is a single-source solution for Plug-and-Play data accessthat allows users to connect via USB to any 2.5", 3.5", or 5.25" hard drive or optical drive with standard IDE/ATA/ATAPI 40 pin or Serial-ATA interface, and has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of only $24.95. Visit: http://www.newertech.com/products/usb2_adapt.php The NewerTech USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter implements a bridge between one USB port and one ATA-, Serial ATA-, or ATAPI-based mass storage device port. The USB 2.0-to-IDE function of the Universal Drive Adapter turns any ATA or SATA drive into a convenient external drive. Users may easily transfer files from computer or notebook, back up files, or store large file archives on hard drives. The high-speed USB interface allows easy installation with its Plug-and-Play design. Earning the title “The Swiss Army Knife for Techs”, the NewerTech Universal Drive Adapter has been praised as “A Can’t Live Without Accessory” by Mobile Technology News, “An Ultimate Technology Key” by Creative Mac News, and “An Instant Plug-and-Play Bridge” by Experience Mobility. Consumer Electronics Net calls the NewerTech Universal Drive Adapter “An Innovation”, while Sonic State also points out the value at under $25, praising it as “A Bargain”. The NewerTech USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter is backwards compatible with USB 1.1 and comes packages with everything necessary for immediate Plug-and-Play operation: USB 2.0 to IDE Adapter Cable, 2.5" to 3.5" Adapter, Power Adapter, and full one year NewerTech Warranty. Compatible with Mac OS 9.2 or higher including Mac OS X, Sinux 2.4.X, and Microsoft Windows 2000/XP (no driver required). For information on the NewerTech USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter and other Newer Technology, Inc. products and services visit www.NewerTech.com or call (815) 308-7001.
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