Dual Drive With Built-In USB 2.0 Hub From OWC

Other World Computing (OWC) announced the new OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro USB 2.0 Dual-Drive Storage Solution with a built-in USB 2.0 powered hub and new expanded storage capacity to 2TB. The Mercury Elite-AL Pro USB 2.0 Dual-Drive is a low-cost, Plug ‘N Play hard drive storage solution for any Mac or PC, with capacities from 500GB-2TB, priced at $169.99-$439.99.

The Mercury Elite-AL Pro USB 2.0 Dual-Drive offers the best USB 2.0 storage performance possible with data transfer rates of over 60MB per second. With its additional two powered USB 2.0 ports on the rear of the unit and one easy-access USB 2.0 port directly on the front, there’s no need for an additional separate hub.  The drive is geared to users that need more storage and an easy place to connect devices, like pen drives, bus powered portable hard drives, and any USB 2.0 device. The Mercury Elite-AL Pro USB 2.0 Dual-Drive is beautifully designed in a sleek, protective aluminum package that complements any user’s computer system.

Pricing for new Mercury Elite-AL Pro USB 2.0 Dual-Drive:

• 500GB w/32MB Data Buffer, 7200RPM –  $169.99
• 640GB w/32MB Data Buffer, 7200RPM – $189.99
• 1.0TB(1000GB) w/32MB Data Buffer, 7200RPM – $209.99
• 1.5TB(1500GB) w/64MB Data Buffer, 7200RPM – $319.99
• 2.0TB(2000GB) w/64MB Data Buffer, 5400RPM – $419.99
• 2.0TB(2000GB) w/64MB Data Buffer, 7200RPM – $439.99

Mercury Elite-AL Pro USB 2.0 Dual-Drive Features:

• Powered USB 2.0 Hub: 2 ports on the rear of the unit, 1 port for easy accessibility on the front of the unit make it the ideal device for both regularly connected and quick-connect USB 2.0 peripherals.
• Style: Quality aluminum enclosure designed to complement any user’s system.  A blue activity LED behind the front grille shows when the drive is being accessed.  
• High Performance: Employs high-performance USB 2.0 bridge design combined with today’s fastest and most reliable hard drive mechanisms for the best USB 2.0 performance and data reliability.
• High Reliability: Top-notch design and high-quality components ensure it’s built to last.
• Compact Shock Resistant Design:  Sleek, protective aluminum package.
• Warranty:  Includes two year warranty.
• Super Quiet Operation.
• Cables:  All cables are included.

The Mercury Elite-AL Pro USB 2.0 Dual-Drive comes complete with utility and backup software, including Intech Hard Disk SpeedTools Utilities for Mac OS 8.6-X, ProSoft Engineering Data Backup III for Mac OS v10.2.8 or later and NovaStor NovaBACKUP for Windows 2000 or later. The drive also includes a USB 2.0 connecting cable, for Plug ‘N Play right out of the box. The Mercury Elite-AL Pro USB 2.0 Dual-Drive is compatible with all Apple OS Versions 8.5 through 9.2.x; Apple OS X 10.0.3 and higher (including OS X Leopard 10.5.x), Microsoft Windows ME, 2000, XP, Vista, and any OS or device with USB interface support.

For more information on the Elite-AL Pro