OWC Turns 9.5mm Slot Internal Optical Drive Into External Enclosure

Other World Computing (OWC) announced the SuperSlim, a USB 2.0 bus powered optical drive enclosure for turning any 9.5mm SATA slot loading internal optical drive, even those with mounting tabs, into an external Plug and Play CD, DVD, and/or Blu-ray disc burning /playing solution for Macs and PCs.

The $49.99 MSRP OWC SuperSlim, available for ordering, is thin, weighs only 4.2 ounces, and is bus powered (no AC adapter is needed), for transport in any gear bag.

Solution For Macs
That Have OWC Data Doubler Installed
The OWC SuperSlim is the solution for MacBook and MacBook Pro owners that installed the OWC Data Doubler to replace their infrequently used optical drive. Now, while enjoying up to 750GB additional internal storage capacity in the optical drive bay, users can install the replaced Apple SuperDrive into the OWC SuperSlim to create an external Plug and Play CD and DVD burning/playing solution.

Data Doubler Offers Custom Drive Configuration
The custom engineered, blue anodized aluminum OWC Data Doubler gives 2008-2010 MacBook and 2009-2011 MacBook Pro users the flexibility to configure their computer’s internal drive array. Any SATA 2.5" hard drive or SSD of up to 9.5mm height can be mounted onto the bracket with the entire assembly then user installable in a MacBook or MacBook Pro optical drive bay. 9.5mm SATA 2.5" hard drives, currently available in capacities of up to 750GB, are Plug and Play recognized via the Apple Disk Utility program with standard configuration options just like any typical drive including, but not limited to:

• Creating an individual volume with its own desktop icon
• Combining a new drive with the existing internal drive for one larger volume (SPAN).
• Combining a new matching drive with existing internal for high-performance RAID-0 Stripe volume.
• Configuring a new drive as a Time Machine backup drive.
• Formatting one drive for the Mac OS and the other dedicated for Windows.

Instant Rebate Offer With Data Doubler Purchase
Consumers purchasing the new OWC SuperSlim enclosure can receive a $10.99 OWC rebate when ordering the $74.99 MSRP OWC Data Doubler or one of 11 value priced ‘DIY Kit’ Bundles starting from $117.99 which include the Data Doubler, a hard drive up to 1.0TB or an OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD up to 480GB, and five piece installation toolkit.

"The OWC SuperSlim completes an upgrade path for MacBook and MacBook Pro owners that begins with the OWC Data Doubler," said Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO, Other World Computing. "In addition, any slot loading type 9.5mm height optical drive whether from a Mac, PC, or sourced new can be installed in the SuperSlim to create an ultra portable, Plug and Play USB 2.0 solution."