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Other World Computing Releases its Most Capacious Drive Ever – the 1 Terabyte Mercury Elite-AL Pro FireWire 800 RAID

One trillion bytes of storage folded into a shiny aluminum shell

Jul 26, 2005 | Woodstock, IL

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Other World Computing (OWC) has new a way to store up to 1 Terabyte of data in a chic, stylish package.

Immediately available, the new 1TB Mercury Elite-AL Pro 800 RAID Dual Drive is:

  • Stylish – its silver shell was designed with the new Apple G5’s in mind, but will dress up any computer,
  • Smart – covered by a two-year warranty; includes Dantz/EMC Retrospect Backup, Intech Hard Disk Speed Tools and all connecting cables,
  • Reliable – custom Oxford 912 FireWire 800 1394B-based chipset gives it high performance, and
  • Priced right – just $979.99.


“We live in a digital world,” said Larry O’Connor, president of Other World Computing. “So much of what we do is electronic and important. We want to keep it all. But the fact is, computers have limited space. Our new drive upgrades you from a studio apartment to a four-bedroom penthouse in terms of space and quality.”

OWC also is making immediately available 500GB single bay versions of the Mercury Elite-AL Pro 800:

  • OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro FireWire 400 + USB2 Combo $499.99
  • OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro FireWire 800/400 $519.99
  • OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro FireWire 800/400 + USB2 $529.99


Drives in capacities of 80 to 800GB and priced from $129.99 also are available. Give any Elite-AL the toughest audio or video project. It can handle it.

The full line can be viewed at http://www.macsales.com/firewire.

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About OWC

Founded in 1988, Other World Computing (OWC), is a trusted provider of premium technology solutions tailored to enable creators and tech enthusiasts to bring their unique visions to life. The company develops high-performance end-to-end tools catering to a global community of creators at all levels of their craft, from Capture to Creation to Collaboration. The mission of extending the useful life of existing technology is a demonstration of the company's commitment to a more sustainable world. The core value of Other World Computing is to design and manufacture industry-leading products that deliver excellence and are built to last for minimal environmental impact.

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