NewerTech miniStack™ Named Accessory of the Year

WOODSTOCK, IL (PR LEAP) – 123Macmini has named Newer Technology Inc. (NewerTech) miniStack™ its choice for Mac mini Accessory of the Year, by an overwhelming margin.

Engineered to increase drive capacity 80- to 500 Gigabytes (GB) while adding multiple FireWire and USB port options, the NewerTech miniStack was heralded by 123Macmini.com for its superior quality, functionality and performance. The economical price of the NewerTech miniStack also was singled out for applause.

Retailing at www.macsales.com for less than $140 for an 80GB stack and available in capacities up to 500GB at 7200 revolutions per minute (RPM), the NewerTech miniStack not only was the editor’s choice as Accessory of the Year it also was the overwhelming favorite Mac mini accessory upgrade as voted by 123Macmini.com forum visitors.

“At NewerTech our goal is to provide the absolute best solutions for today’s technology users at the very best prices possible. When we hear actual users use terms like ‘perfect’ and ‘can’t do without it’ about a product like the miniStack, that’s an amazing reward,” says Larry O’Connor, president of NewerTech.

In an accolade-filled year since its introduction in July through exclusive source distributor Other World Computing (OWC), the NewerTech miniStack has been a reviewer favorite having also been named MacAddict’s Editors’ Choice and a Macworld Top Product.

“NewerTech and distributor Other World Computing are committed to customer satisfaction. The miniStack is the result of listening to the needs of Apple and PC users,” says O’Connor.

Although specifically designed to work in conjunction with the Mac mini, the NewerTech miniStack set a new industry standard because it works with any Apple or PC computer with an available FireWire or USB port.

All NewerTech miniStack models feature high-performance 7200RPM hard disk mechanisms and data buffers of 2- or 8MB. The line utilizes the latest Oxford911+ chipset in a custom FireWire/USB2 bridge for unrivaled performance and reliability. The NewerTech miniStack provides significantly better hard drive performance versus the stock Mac mini hard drive while at the same time providing additional USB2 and FireWire ports via its integrated USB2 and FireWire Hubs.

Riding the wave of praise rising from the NewerTech miniStack, OWC and NewerTech will be on hand at the MacWorld Conference & Expo 2006 in San Francisco to debut their newest technology solutions – including impressive upgrades to the award-winning miniStack.

Each NewerTech miniStack features a smart power switch so the drive turns on and off with your mini and a thermal probe that automatically regulates and varies fan speed according to the temperature. It provides integrated 2-Port FireWire and 3-Port USB 2.0/1.1 powered hubs for additional devices. The advantageous dimensions of the NewerTech miniStack are 6.5 inches x 6.5 inches x 1.5 inches.

More information on the full NewerTech miniStack line can be viewed at www.newertech.com/ministack. NewerTech also offers a full line of accessories and professional installation services.

About Newer Technology, Inc.?For more than 16 years, Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) has been recognized as the leading developer of performance upgrades for PowerBooks, desktop Macintosh computers, iMacs and MacOS compatibles. NewerTech is a division of New Concepts Development Corporation, headquartered in Woodstock, Illinois. Dealer inquiries are welcome by calling (815) 338-8685 or by emailing sales@newertech.com.

About Other World Computing:?Other World Computing (www.macsales.com) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the Macintosh universe since 1988. The Illinois-based company operates the popular Macsales.com Web site, which features one of the largest online catalogs of computer enhancement products, including OWC’s own Mercury acceleration and FireWire product lines. Along with its proprietary XPostFacto, which allows select pre-G3 computers to run Mac OS X, OWC is an Apple Certified Developer, and provides extensive technical support for Macintosh users around the world. OWC also owns and operates FasterMac.net, a national Internet Service Provider designed specifically for Macintosh users, as well as OWC.Net, an ISP that provides Internet access, design and hosting solutions in the greater Chicago area. Other World Computing ranks as the largest technology services employer in McHenry County according to the McHenry County Business Journal.

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