Mercury-on-the-Go prices cut


Other World Computing (OWC) has announced lowered pricing on its award-winning Mercury On-The-Go FireWire 400+USB 2.0 line. With up to 200GB of data capacity in a reliable, high-performance solution that weighs under 12oz, all models are bootable via FireWire and/or USB 2.0 interfaces (system must support such boot option); are bus-powered, with no external power required; and are EMC/Dantz Retrospect Backup Certified. OWC Mercury On-The-Go portable external solutions include: all connecting cables; Intech HD Speedtools utility suite; Carrying Case; and a 1-Year OWC Warranty.

Here's the skinny on the new prices:

40GB 5400RPM w/ 8MB--$115
60GB 5400RPM w/ 8MB$125 (was $130)
60GB 7200RPM w/ 8MB--$150 (160)
80GB 5400RPM w/ 8MB--$130 (140)
80GB 7200RPM w/ 8MB--$170 (180)
100GB 5400RPM w/ 8MB--$148 (160)
100GB 7200RPM w/ 8MB--$200 (210)
120GB 5400RPM w/ 8MB--$150 (170)
160GB 5400RPM w/ 8MB--$220 (238)

As a new software-bundling bonus, all OWC Mercury On-The-Go solutions now include the award-winning Prosoft DataBackup II for OS X($60 value) and the award winning NovaStor NovaBACKUP for Windows ($50 value). Both award-winning backup systems are full retail versions, including full retail support and the same technical support and version-update support as retail stand-alone versions.

UPS Ground Delivery priced from only $2.95; 2nd Day Air within the US, $7.95 or less.

The new Mac Mini. Still starting at $499