OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro With 2TB Option
At $190 with USB 3.0 /FireWire 800
This is a Press Release edited by StorageNewsletter.com on November 7, 2014 at 3:14 pmOther World Computing, Inc. (OWC) announced a 2TB option offering 33% more capacity for the Mercury On-The-Go Pro, a line of bus-powered portable storage solutions.
Designed for mobile users, the Mercury On-The-Go Pro is compact, measuring at 3.5″(W)x5.5″(D)x1″(H) – small enough to fit into a pocket, yet big enough to provide up to 2TB of capacity. Stylishly engineered in a sleek, impact-resistant acrylic enclosure, the On-The-Go Pro is bus-powered making it for presentations, multimedia, fieldwork, and other ‘mobile office’ uses.
Works with Macs, PCs, and Digital Devices
Featuring the latest FireWire and USB interfaces, the Mercury On-The-Go Pro offers convenience and flexibility because it’s plug-and-play ready and can be used with Macs and PCs for additional storage, transporting large files between multiple computers, and for real-time A/V editing. This portable drive also works with digital cameras and camcorders equipped with FireWire and/or USB data ports for quick, backups of images and videos while on the road.
“The Mercury On-The-Go Pro has been a leader in portable drive performance since the first model was introduced 12 years ago,” said Larry O’Connor, founder and CEO, OWC. “Expanding its capacity by 33% to 2TB underscores our commitment to providing a best-in-class portable storage solution.“
Features:
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Mac and PC compatible
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Suitable for audio / video applications
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Bus-powered via USB, FireWire, and can also be used with optional AC adapter
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Compact size: 3.5″(W)x5.5″(D)x1″(H)
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Lightweight: 12 ounces for case plus drive
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Uses 2.5″ SATA (SATA) type HDD or SSD
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Shock isolation system
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Up to 32MB HDD data cache
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Quiet fanless operation
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Impact-resistant polycarbonate acrylic case design
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Cool Blue activity indicator LED
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Solution and included connecting cables are backward compatible with USB 2.0
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Smart Power Switch to conserve energy during periods of disk inactivity
Includes:
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Mercury On-The-Go Pro bus-powered portable drive
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Carrying case
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Quality double-shielded connecting cables:
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FireWire 800 (9-pin to 9-pin)
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USB 3.0
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Over $100 retail value disk utility software bundle:
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Intech HD SpeedTools Utilities
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Prosoft Engineering backup 3
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NovaStor NovaBACKUP
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3-year OWC solution limited warranty
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Mercury On-The-Go Pro is available for ordering in the following configurations:
Models Available | USB 3.0 /FireWire 800 | USB 3.0 |
500GB (7,200rpm) | $125.99 | $97.99 |
1TB (7,200rpm) | $149.99 | $122.99 |
320GB (5,400rpm) | $104.99 | $75.99 |
500GB (5,400rpm) | $109.99 | $79.99 |
1TB (5,400rpm) | $133.99 | $99.00 |
1.5TB (5,400rpm) | $175.00 | $149.99 |
2TB (5,400rpm)) | $189.99 | $159.99 |
60GB (SSD) | $114.99 | $99.97 |
120GB (SSD) | $139.99 | $114.99 |
240GB (SSD) | $197.99 | $174.99 |
480GB ( SSD) | $349.99 | $319.99 |
0GB (Add your own drives) | $59.99 | $29.99 |