High-Performance, Highest-Capacity 2.5" 3.0Gb/s SATA SSD Offers Mac and PC Users
Maximum Storage Capacity Along with Test-Proven Performance of Mercury Brand SSDs
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June 22, 2012, Woodstock, IL - Other World Computing (OWC®) http://www.macsales.com,
a leading zero emissions Mac® and PC technology company, announced today the
OWC Mercury Electra® MAX 3G 960GB SSD as the highest-capacity 2.5" Solid State
Drive ever offered by OWC. This high-performance 3.0Gb/s SATA Solid State Drive
offers Mac and PC users maximum storage capacity along with the test-proven,
award-winning performance of Mercury brand SSDs to meet real-world software applications
demands.
Maximizes Drive Bay Limited Machines
The majority of notebooks no longer contain an optical drive, so fading fast
are the days where computer users could add a second internal drive with a product
like the OWC Data Doubler for a Plug and Play capacity increase. For these single-drive
bay machines, as well as desktop machines with limited open bays, a computer
user's only solution is to add the biggest capacity drive available. The Mercury
Electra MAX 3G SSD offers the highest capacity available-960GB- in a 2.5" Solid
State Drive.
Rapid Access of Mass Storage
Designed specifically for mass storage uses such as A/V files, image libraries,
and databases, the Mercury Electra MAX 3G 960GB SSD offers near instantaneous
access of large volumes of data. With data transfer rates over 250MB/s, it offers
the best combination of speed and capacity available in the industry standard
2.5" SSD size.
Test-Proven for Real-World Uses
Synthetic performance benchmarking tests are great for showing a drive's capabilities
under controlled, repetitive laboratory tests. What matters to most users, however,
is how a drive performs under real-world use scenarios they experience day-to-day.
This is where the Mercury Electra MAX 3G 960GB SSD shines, according to leading
performance expert Lloyd Chambers of macperformanceguide.com. "The performance
is pretty spectacular for a 3G drive," said Chambers. "It's actually the best
3G SSD drive I've tested to date in some application scenarios."
Up to 100X Greater Data Protection
Utilizing SandForce® DuraClass™ technology, the Mercury Electra MAX 3G 960GB
SSD provides an increase of up to 100X in data protection, compared to ordinary
SSDs and leading enterprise-class hard disk drives. By combining the highest
level of Error Correction Code (ECC) and SandForce RAISE™ (Redundant Array of
Independent Silicon Elements) technology, along with 7% over provisioning, the
Mercury Electra MAX 3G 960GB SSD provides RAID-like data protection and reliability
without loss of transfer speed due to parity.
Availability and Pricing
Compatible with Macs, PCs and external enclosures that utilize 2.5" drives, the
Mercury Electra MAX 3G 960GB SSD is available now from Other World Computing
and through select retailers. The $1,299.99 MSRP drive features 7 percent over
provisioning, Tier 1/Grade A NAND, and a three-year warranty. For more information
on the Mercury Electra MAX 3G 960GB SSD, including reseller inquires, visit:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/SSDEX3G960/
"The Mercury Electra MAX 3G SSD was built for real-world, heavy-duty use," said
Larry O'Connor, Founder and CEO, Other World Computing. "It offers performance
where it matters most for today's demanding applications as well as the maximum
capacity available in a 2.5"-sized drive."
Adapters from $3 Offer Easy Install in 3.5" Drive Bays
Desktop users wanting to experience the performance benefits of the Mercury Electra
MAX 3G 960GB SSD can choose from one of five adapters OWC offers starting at
$3 for utilizing 2.5" drives in 3.5" bays. For an overview of these to determine
which adapter can meet particular needs, visit http://blog.macsales.com/11999-drive-ad ... ight-one-2
New Model Complements Industry's Most Comprehensive SSD Line
The new Mercury Electra MAX 3G 960GB SSD enhances OWC's existing line of performance-leading,
world record-breaking 3G (3Gb/s) and 6G (6Gb/s) Mercury SSDs. OWC offers SSDs
for nearly every Mac and PC produced over the past decade in capacities from
30GB to 1TB with prices starting from $49.99. For more information on the complete
OWC Mercury SSD line, including expert benchmark reviews, visit: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/SSD/OWC/.
For more information on the OWC catalog of over 2,900 performance upgrades and
accessories, or for reseller inquires, visit: http://eshop.macsales.com/