February 20, 2007, Woodstock, IL, -- Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) http://www.newertech.com, the leading developer of performance upgrades, today announced new lower prices on its award-winning line ofminiStack V2 FireWire/USB 2 external hard drive solutions. Available in capacities up to 750GB, prices start at just $114.99 for 80GB - $449 for 750GB.  The best value is the 400GB drive, which is priced at only $199.99 from $239.99, a $40 price reduction (see full price list below).   

Winner of “Top Product” Macworld Magazine, “Editor’s Choice” MacAddict, and “Accessory of the Year” 123Macmini.com, the NewerTech miniStack drives now include the award-winning Prosoft DataBackup™ II for OS X (a $59.95 value) and award-winning NovaStor NovaBACKUP® for Windows (a $49.95 value).  Both software products include the same full technical and update support that comes with the stand-alone retail versions.  “Add Your Own Hard Drive” utility/performance and backup software bundles are also available from $69 (a $200 value).  See: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ministack/.

Perfect for audio/video, computer backup, music and photography storage, and more, the NewerTech miniStack drives are ultra-compact with dimensions of  6.5” x 6.5” x 1.5” and feature 3 USB2 and 2 FireWire ports that function as hubs to connect other devices to the computer.  The drives also have a unique cooling system, including a Smart Fan.  

“The NewerTech miniStack V2 has it all – speed, easy access ports and award-winning engineering, all in an ergonomically compact footprint,” said Grant Dahlke, NewerTechMarketing Manager.  “More than just a hard drive, the miniStack V2 solution provides powered FireWire and USB2 Hubs for two additional FireWire ports and three additional USB2 ports, including one of each port conveniently located on the side for easy accessibility/use.”
TheNewerTech miniStack V2 drives come in capacities of 80GB – 750GB and include the FireWire connecting cable, USB2 connecting cable, Intech HD Speedtools Utility Suite, intelligent thermal monitoring, Auto Power On/Off function with manual override, built-in 3 port USB2, and 2 port FireWire powered hubs.  AllNewerTech storage solutions utilize an Oxford chipset on a custom bridge for optimum performance and are backed by a 2-year warranty with up to an additional 3-year drive-manufacturer warranty (for a total up to 5 years) on the hard drive mechanism.  Drives are fully bootable on systems supporting FireWire and/or USB2 boot.
PRICE LIST - REDUCTIONS ON NEWERTECH MINISTACK V2:

400GB now $199.99 - was $239.99, $40 Drop Best Value! (7200RPM w/16MB Buffer)
500GB now $249.99 - was $259.00, $10 Drop (7200RPM w/16MB Buffer)
750GB now $449.00 - was $495.00, $46 Drop (7200RPM w/16MB Buffer)
250GB now $149.00 - was $149.99, $1 Drop (7200RPM w/16MB Buffer)

OTHER PRICES:
80GB 7200RPM w/ 8MB Buffer remains $114.99
160GB 7200RPM w/ 8MB Buffer remains $129.99
320GB 7200RPM w/16MB Buffer remains $179.99

For more information on NewerTech miniStack v2 external drive solutions, see: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ministack/. 

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About Newer Technology, Inc.
Since 1984, Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) has been recognized as the leading developer of performance upgrades for PowerBooks, desktop Macintosh computers, Intel Macs, iMacs, iPods and MacOS compatibles. NewerTech is headquartered in Woodstock, Illinois. Dealer inquiries are welcome by calling (815) 308-7001 or by emailing sales@newertech.com.

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