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OWC®, a leading zero emissions Mac and PC technology company and quite possibly the world's most respected creator of hard drives, SSDs, Thunderbolt external drives, PC & Mac docking solutions and performance upgrade kits, today announced the Envoy Pro EX with USB-C, the latest addition to its massive lineup of award-winning SSDs and external drives for professional workflows. In April, OWC was honored to have its Thunderblade SSD awarded a prestigious 2019 BaM Award at the 2019 NAB by a panel of 40+ independent subject matter experts.

Performance and Endurance
The Envoy Pro EX with USB-C packs production-level performance in a palm-size package. Inside the finely-crafted shell sits a high performance NVMe M.2 SSD that delivers blazing fast access to data and no interruption to professional workflows. With speeds up to 980MB/s, Thunderbolt 3 compatibility, and backed by OWC's rock solid 3-year warranty, pro creators can say goodbye to their desks knowing they have the performance of NVMe and ultra-reliable data protection to maintain their best work everywhere their adventures take them.

Beauty and Brawn
The OWC Envoy Pro EX with USB-C gives projects and presentations the professional-level performance and polish they deserve. Housed in anodized aluminum, it's the perfectly sleek take-along for field work and remote locations, with plenty of room for photos, videos, music, and important files. Lean on its award-winning design to add style to office and client meetings. Lightweight, rugged and slim, it easily fits in a bag or coat pocket for the ultimate in on-the-go convenience. Built tough for every challenge, the USB-C Envoy Pro EX can handle that unexpected rainstorm or splash, or even submersion in up to one meter of water while keeping prized data safe.

Tech Specs At-A-Glance

• - Transfer speeds up to 980MB/s
• - Capacity up to 2TB
• - IP67 Rated (dust tight + water resistant for up to 30 minutes in 1 meter of water)
• - NVMe M.2 SSD
• - Compatible with both Mac & PC, plus direct-connect to devices like the latest USB-C cameras from Blackmagic Design
• - Bus-powered
• - Quiet fanless operation
• - Ultra-portable
• - Mac or PC
• - Thunderbolt 3 compatible

"Our Envoy Pro EX family of SSDs has been a massive hit with both our professional and prosumer customers, especially for demanding workflows in-studio or rugged environments," said OWC CEO and Founder Larry O'Connor. "Today we are delighted to expand the lineup on behalf of our customers who prefer a USB-C interface, yet still demand the absolute top of the line in blazing throughput, rugged performance and extreme reliability. This is unquestionably the fastest USB-C SSD ever produced...period."

Pricing and Availability
The family of Envoy Pro EX with USB-C are backed by a 3-Year OWC Limited Warranty and are available now at MacSales.com as follows:

• 0GB SSD — $94.99
• 250GB SSD — $129.99
• 500GB SSD — $179.99
• 1TB SSD — $249.99
• 2TB SSD — $429.99