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Save cash while Upgrading by Going with OWC.

Friday, April 23rd, 2010 | Author: OWC NewsFeed

These days, we could all stand to save a little money. At the same time though, we want our Macs to run more efficiently. Fortunately, with OWC, you can get the best price for your upgrades, and that’s been a popular topic here on the Blog as of late. Earlier this month, we announced that you can get an ultra-high-performance Mac Pro workstation through MacPerformanceGuide.com, using all OWC components. A few days ago, we talked about how, despite memory price increases, OWC still has the best pricing. In between that were a number of price drops on external storage. Clearly, OWC helps save on those upgrades for your Mac, and we’re glad to show you how.

Now, though, we’re not the only ones saying it. Rodrigo Sepúlveda Schulz, a popular European podcaster, tweeted about how it’s much less expensive to upgrade a brand new Mac through OWC than it is to make the same upgrades through Apple. When we contacted him about his findings, he told us:

“After comparing apple.com vs. OWC (macsales.com) on upgrading a MacPro 8-core with 8x4GB RAM and 4x2TB HDs, I realized I could save $3,310.05 by ordering the same upgrades from OWC.”

That’s no small amount of cash.

Of course, not everybody is pumping up a Mac Pro with 32GB of RAM and 8TB worth of storage. Maybe you just want to drop a new hard drive in your Late-08 MacBook Pro or max out the RAM in your Core Duo Mac mini. We’ve got compatible upgrades for the best prices, no matter what Mac you have.

The savings don’t stop there. To help you save the cost of hiring someone to install the upgrades for you, you can even check out our free installation videos that walk you through your upgrades step-by-step.

While others may charge a premium for their “Mac-Compatible” upgrades, OWC helps you do it for less.

Category: OWC Difference

Elite-AL Pro RAID prices drop like April showers!

Friday, April 16th, 2010 | Author: OWC NewsFeed

It’s that time again: flowers are blooming, birds are returning, and OWC Larry is dropping the prices on Elite-AL Pro RAID solutions. While the first two may happen every spring, the last one (while occurring more frequently) is much more exciting.

None the less, we’ve got great new prices on both the Triple and “Quad” Interface OWC Mercury OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro RAID Solutions.

OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro Dual-Bay RAID Solutions sport a sleek and compact Aluminum design, measuring 9.3″ Long x 2.8″ Wide x 5.6″ High. The Triple-Interface model features FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 connections; The “Quad” Interface model adds eSATA as well.

These storage solutions are Fully A/V Certified as well as EMC Retrospect Backup Certified for all your Audio/Video, Backup(Time Machine Ready), Graphics, Music, General Data needs and more!

Other features include:

  • Fully bootable
  • eSATA, USB2, FireWire 400, and FireWire 800 cables all included! (eSATA cable only available on the “Quad” Interface model)
  • Prosoft DataBackup III (Mac OS X), Intech Speedtools (Mac OS 8.6-10.5.x), Carbon Copy Cloner (Mac OS X), and NovaStor NovaBackup (Windows) included
  • Fully Mac & PC compatible
  • Industry Leading Three Year Solution Warranty

Impressive? Sure. But what’s even more impressive are these great new prices: Article Continues…

OWC gives you a double-dip on Elite-AL Pro RAID price drops.

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 | Author: OWC NewsFeed

Usually, if you see one price reduction on an OWC or NewerTech storage solution, you can safely bet that more price drops on other solutions are right around the corner. That theory stands up once again, as the new prices on the Triple-Interface Mercury Elite-AL Pro RAID models we announced late last week are followed up with price drops on the “Quad Interface” model.

Powered by a custom Oxford-based bridge coupled with the latest Serial-ATA hard drive technology, these Elites are fully A/V Certified as well as EMC Retrospect Backup Certified for all your audio/video, backup, graphics, music, and general data needs.

Other features include:

  • One eSATA port, two FW800 ports, one FW400 port, and one USB 2.0/1.1 port
  • Fully bootable
  • eSATA, USB2, FireWire 400, and FireWire 800 cables all included!
  • Prosoft DataBackup III (Mac OS X), , Intech Speedtools (Mac OS 8.6-10.5.x), Carbon Copy Cloner (Mac OS X), and NovaStor NovaBackup (Windows) included
  • Fully Mac & PC compatible
  • Industry Leading Three Year Solution Warranty

Yes, we include all that, yet we still are able to drop the prices down to prices like these: Article Continues…

Get yourself a better view for the new year.

Thursday, December 31st, 2009 | Author: OWC Chris S.

B243HLrecommStudies have shown that having more screen real estate on your computer helps increase productivity. Even laptops and computers with built-in displays usually have an option for connecting a second display, expanding the computer’s desktop and giving you more room to work. And for those of you who don’t generally do “work” on your computer, let me offer up this lightly less-responsible bit of motivation: multiple large displays look cool.

Frankly, I view it from both sides of the coin. I think had only a single display on my desk during my first year or so with OWC. For the vast majority of my time here, I’ve had at least two displays, and I bumped it up to three earlier this year when I got moved to a Mac Pro for video production, so I know about the productivity benefits having lots of screen real estate. Let me tell you, I go crazy when sitting at my favorite beverage dispensing establishment, trying to juggle emails, chats, downloads, and surfing on my MacBook Pro. Even with OS additions like Spaces, there’s nothing compared to the convenience of having everything all visible at once.

But there are also times where a multiple display setup isn’t always convenient. Sometimes you don’t have an available display connector. Other times, you just don’t have the desk space to hold an extra monitor. In that case, the trick is to get the best single monitor you can at the best possible price.

That’s why I’m glad to mention that OWC has a great price on the Acer B243HL bmdrz 24″ Widescreen White LED Backlit TFT LCD Display. This display is a great option, regardless of whether you’re pairing it up with another display (stand-alone or built-in) or using it by itself. Article Continues…

Cyber Monday 1 Day Special on Charge & Sync+ adapter for nearly ANY portable device!

Monday, November 30th, 2009 | Author: OWC NewsFeed

chargeandsyncpluswiphoneThe NuPower Charge & Sync+ from NewerTech is the portable battery & charging solution for nearly ANY mobile device. Not only is it a portable battery that has a built in AC flip-plug for direct charging, but all three of its cables can be connected via a standard USB port for syncing various mobile devices as well.

Includes Dock Connector cable  for iPhones & iPod
+ Cables for mini-USB and micro-USB

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It fits in the palm of your hand with cable stowed neatly inside and the one model gives you a portable battery & AC charger + cables with sync/support for nearly any mobile device…digital camera, cellphone, gaming systems, and more you may have!

Normal price is $39.99 – Cyber Monday Special – $32.75! Similar products that offer far less functionality go for $50-80, so this is a great value that’s even better today only!

See ALL of our CyberMonday Specials here.

OWC’s Black Friday / CyberMonday Savers – Ready to Order NOW!

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 | Author: OWC NewsFeed

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Why wait until Friday to start your Holiday shopping? We couldn’t wait until Friday either to tell you about OWC’s Black Friday / Cyber Monday deal…so here they are posted and ready to order now. We’ve always got a great selection at a great price, but for this ‘special weekend’, we just had to tempt you with super deals on over 100 great products.

Some Highlights:

**FREE SHIPPING Available for ALL Orders over $150 shipping within the 48 Continental US**

Discounted Freight as low as $1.99 within the USA, and starting under $5 for International orders!

Acer 24” White LED Backlit 1920×1080 Display – $295.00

There is no lower price out there and this latest model from Acer offers performance and detail you expect from displays costing MUCH more. This display also has a built in USB2 Hub and Stereo Speakers. Features DVI & VGA connections. An “OWC Larry Showcase” product!

VidMax Ultra LCD/Plasma Cleaning Kit with special Carbon Pad – $12.50 or $7.50 w/LCD Purchase

This thing removes fingerprints, smudges, etc WITHOUT chemicals and is amazing!

2.0TB, 4.0TB, and 8.0TB External ‘DIY’ Bundles of 7200RPM Drives + External Enclosures from $169.00 After Rebate!

FireWire 800/400/USB2/eSATA Kits in single, dual, and quad drive configurations for Mass performance storage & Mass Savings!

320GB & 500GB 7200RPM 2.5” Laptop Hard Drive Upgrade Kits w/2.5” Enclosure & Toolkit from $85.00

Everything you need to install/upgrade and transfer your data & continue using your old drive too!

2.5” & 3.5” Hard Drive Enclosure Kits from as low as $9.99!

Serial-ATA Controller Cards (Mac & PC Compatible) from as low as $19.00

OWC USB to Video Display – $59.00

Add up to 4 additional displays to your Mac or 6 additional displays to your PC!  Plug & Play via USB – HDMI, DVI, and VGA supported.

Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (Full Retail 3-User)- $119.00

Parallels Desktop for Mac  - $49.00!

Run Windows on Mac – LATEST version 5 Release

500GB 7200RPM miniStack v2.5 FireWire 400+USB2 Storage w/Built in Hubs – $99.00

**Includes FireWire 800 to 400 Cable for the latest Macs too!

8X Blu-Ray Read/Write + Super-MultiDrive DVD+CD Read/Write Kits from $175.00

Keyboard Protectors and Macbook/Pro Protective Sleeves 75% off – From only $4.99!

OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro RAID FireWire 800/400+USB2 storage solution a clear winner!

Thursday, October 8th, 2009 | Author: OWC NewsFeed

TripleCrown-ALProSince we’ve started with the price dropping blog posts around here, we’ve never before seen a product win the “Triple Crown” of price reductions.  On June 25th, we watched as the 4.0TB OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro RAID FireWire 800/400+USB2 storage solution triumphantly crossed the finish line with a $70 price drop.  On August 27th, we marveled as this same 4.0TB unit gave an impressive victory with an additional $100 knocked off the price.  Now, we’re pleased to report that one more $60 price drop today will have earned this product a $230 total reduction in price since Summer!

Quality, Performance, Reliability.

OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro RAID FireWire 800/400+USB2 storage solutions utilize the latest high-performance, custom Oxford based bridge coupled with the latest Serial-ATA HDD technology to provide overall superior reliability and performance. These solutions are further backed with an industry leading 3 Year Full Solution Warranty.

Now available with up to 4.0TB (4000GB) of capacity, Elite-AL Pro RAID is a sleek and compact Aluminum design of only 9.3″ Long x 2.8″ Wide x 5.6″ High. These Elites are Fully A/V Certified as well as EMC Retrospect Backup Certified for all your Audio/Video, Backup(Time Machine Ready), Graphics, Music, General Data needs and more! With 2 x FW800 Ports, 1 x FW400 Port, 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 Port – solutions are also fully Bootable and provide excellent data accessibility via any of the available interface ports, whichever best/desired interface is available on the system(s) it’s being connected to with complete interoperability of read/write functionality and accessibility.

Current OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro FW800/400+USB2 RAID prices:

See the complete line up here.

Solutions all include the full retail version of Prosoft DataBackup III ($59 retail value) for OS X and NovaStor NovaBackup ($49 retail value) for Windows. Also included in the complete Intech HD Speedtools performance suite and Carbon Copy Cloner. None of these applications are required to use the Elite, but excellent applications to have in your utilities library & the DataBackup can hardly be beat. FireWire 800 connecting cable, FireWire 400 connecting cable, USB connecting cable, and 3 Year Warranty also included.

As with any major sporting event, there is always a prize over and above the satisfaction of winning.  In this case, we give the extra prize to you, our customer…

Special Offer:   OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro Solutions qualify for Prosoft Drive Genius OWC Exclusive Offer!

Buy Drive Genius now for s low as $25 with purchase of a qualifying storage product – That’s up to 74% off retail price, up to 37% off OWC’s lowest normal selling price! Details online here: http://eshop.macsales.com/special_offer/prosoft_Drive_Genius

Category: Misc.

OWC…not just a pretty price!

Thursday, November 6th, 2008 | Author: OWC Grant

When considering tech product prices, far too often price is the biggest deciding factor. But ask yourself this question, “what price do I put on value?”

While OWC has competitive prices on over 1,600 products, what we truly offer is value. And I define that word with high performance, high quality, and highly reliable products. Backed by award winning, FREE U.S. based technical support, FREE installation videos, even Live Chat support on weekends.

At OWC, you never have to wonder if you matter to us. Our unofficial mission statement covers that pretty succinctly: To Serve The Customer.

And how many firms have the CEO reporting to the Customer on an organization chart?

So when that “pretty” lower price by a dollar offer sings its siren’s song to you, ask yourself if it comes with empty promises. To me, there’s not much value in making price the deciding factor in a purchase.