Other World Computing has expanded its lines of NewerTech miniStack and Mercury Elite-AL Pro external hard drives to include 1.5TB capacity options. The new 1.5TB models feature drives running at 7200PRM with 32MB cache, quiet acoustic levels, and the industry's "most reliable and proven" Perpendicular Magnetic Recording Technology. The new models are also eco-friendly, using only 8 watts of power at idle.

The new 1.5TB models include:

NewerTech miniStack v2.5 FireWire 400/USB 2.0 Storage & Powered Hub for $269.99

NewerTech miniStack v3 FireWire 800/400/USB 2.0/eSATA Storage & Powered Hub for $299.99

OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro FireWire 800/400/USB 2.0/eSATA for $279.99

OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro FireWire 400/USB 2.0 for $249.99

All models come with interface connecting cables, 3-year warranties, and a software bundle that includes Prosoft Engineering Data Backup 3, NovaStor NovaBACKUP, and Intech SpeedTools Utilities.