480GB MLC SSD ($1,600) Shipped by OWC

Other World Computing announced its OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD line has begun shipping in the largest capacity model available of any SandForce-based processor SSD on the market – up to 480GB – by being the first SSD on the market to use the new SandForce SF 1232 processor which is optimized for the higher flash density required by these drives.

The OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD line, which has won class leading performance awards and reviews from Tweaktown, Hot Hardware, MacPerformanceGuide, BareFeats, and Benchmark Reviews, is available for immediate ordering in eight configurations from 50GB to 480GB starting at $194.99. All models are Macintosh and PC compatible and install easily into notebooks, as well as into desktops/towers with an OWC Multi-Mount adapter kit sold separately.

OWC Mercury Extreme Pro with 7% over provisioning and three year warranty. For portable and desktop/tower ‘prosumer’ users:

• 60GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD $194.99
• 120GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD $349.99
• 240GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD $669.99
• 480GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD $1,599.99

OWC Mercury Extreme Pro RE with enterprise level 28% over provisioning and five year warranty. For multi-drive, high-performance RAID array users:

• 50GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro RE SSD $219.99
• 100GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro RE SSD $379.99
• 200GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro RE SSD $699.99
• 400GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro RE SSD $1,679.99

Risk-Free 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
OWC is offering a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee on its 50GB to 240GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD models. This program is valid for a user purchase of up to two OWC Mercury Extreme Pro or Pro RE SSD units.

The OWC Multi-Mount drive adapter kit is useful for installing smaller form factor (2.5" & 3.5") hard drives and SSDs into larger sized (3.5" & 5.25") drive bays in Mac Pro and PC tower computers.

"We’re quite pleased to be the first SSD maker to commence regular shipping of the largest capacity, performance leading SandForce-based processor SSD on the market," said Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO, Other World Computing. "Now with models from 50GB to the new 480GB, our high performance Mercury Extreme Pro SSDs are available with capacity and price points for every type of Mac and PC user."