Newer Technologies Developed All-in-One External HDD, CD/DVD, SD Drive

Newer Technology, Inc. a
developer of PC, Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and iPad performance
upgrades and accessories, announced the miniStack
MAX, available in DVD/CD only r/w optical drive models for
computer users that don’t require Blu-ray functionality other models
provide.

As the only four-in-one external drive, optical drive, SD card
reader and USB powered hub solution on the market, the devices
supports multiple interfaces for plug and play storage of entire
music, photo and video libraries, as well as burning backups via the
internal optical drive, with Macs or PCs.

Sized for the
Mac mini, Ideal for Any Computer
Designed with an aluminum
finish body and glossy black top, it matches the size of the Mac mini
for a seamless look. It provides plug and play with any
Mac or PC that has an available USB 3.0, USB 2.0, FireWire 800,
FireWire 400, or eSATA port. With its ‘quad-interface’ versatility
and compact form factor, it delivers portability, enabling users to
move among multiple Macintosh computers and laptops and virtually any
Windows -based computer with a USB, FireWire, or eSATA port.

Professional-Level Storage Made Plug-and-Play
Simple
Bootable with storage capacity choices up to 4TB, the
7200RPM hard drive can handle the demands of extended storage or
backup and intensive applications such as audio and video editing,
digital photography, MP3 music libraries, and backup. With multiple
interfaces, users can choose the data connection that is compatible
with their computer and workflow needs.

Restores Optical
Drive Capabilities With Three Options
The devices provides
optical drive capabilities for users, especially for owners of
systems that didn’t include an optical drive. It returns the
convenience of installing software from a CD, DVD or Blu-ray, loading
music into iTunes, accessing archived photos, or watching DVD or even
Blu-ray movies on the computer without extra cords, clutter, or cost.
Three optical drive options are available: DVD/CD read/write,
Blu-ray read and DVD/CD read/write, or Blu-ray read/write and DVD/CD
read/write.

Reads SD Memory Cards in a Flash
The
SDXC card reader on the front makes transferring photos and video
simple – no fumbling around the back of the Mac mini to access the SD
slot. It helps keep the desktop clean by eliminating the need for an
external card reader and another cable.

Connects and Charges Digital Devices
Three powered
USB3.0/2.0 ports on the back make it a digital hub for connecting
external devices like iPhones, mice or keyboards. One of the USB
ports offers high-powered 2.1Amp output for charging an iPad or other
devices that require more power than provided by standard USB
connections.

Compact and Convenient
Whether used to
provide capacity in a space-saving design or to give a notebook more
functionality, it can stack upon itself to create a ‘tower of power’,
yet is lightweight and compact so it can be used to power desktop
accessories and provide data backup while on-the-go. It even features
a power switch that when in the on position, enables the devices to
power up and down in tandem with the attached computer.

Pricing,
Availability
Offered in 0GB Kits and solutions with capacities
ranging from 500GB to 4TB, it’s available from Newer
Technology’s distributor, Other
World Computing and through the retail channel with ‘street
prices’ starting at $149.99.

Features

• Storage options from 0GB enclosure kits up to 4TB Plug and Play
  solutions

• Three optical drive choices DVD/CD read/write only, DVD/CD
  read/write and Blu-ray read, or DVD/CD read/write and Blu-ray
  read/write

• USB hub with three USB 3.0/2.0 ports, one with 2.1Amp power for
  charging devices like the iPad

• Two FireWire 800 ports (backward compatible with FireWire 400) and
  one eSATA port

• Front panel access SD card reader (SDXC)

• MagLev fan (same as used in the Mac mini) offers quiet operation

• Integrated Kensington Security Slot for theft prevention

• Smart Power switch – in switched on position, unit powers up and
  down in tandem with computer

• Double-shielded FireWire 800 and USB 3.0/2.0 connection cables
  included

• Identical footprint to 2010 and later Mac mini (measures 2.3 (H) x
  7.7 (W) x 7.7 (D) inches)

• Aluminum finish complements Mac models as well as aluminum
  finished PCs

Special Rebate Offer: Roxio Toast Titanium 11 At
$29
To acknowledge the optical drive options and functionality
offered by the devices, OWC is offering a limited time rebate
offer on both versions of Roxio Toast 11 Titanium with savings of
up to $110 off retail prices. Toast 11 Titanium is a multimedia
application that lets users read, burn, capture, copy, convert and
share digital media. With the purchase of any of the miniStack MAX
models, including the 0GB enclosure kits, this ultimate media toolkit
is available
for $29.00 for the standard version or $49
for versions with the included Blu-ray Authoring Plug-in. This
offer is good until May 31, 2013.