OWC ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF FB-DIMM 800MHz MEMORY UPGRADES FOR LATEST
APPLE MAC PRO 8-CORE XEONS
Matched-Pair Memory Kits for Apple Mac Pro up to 32GB for as low as
$48.75/GB
Upgrade to 16GB for less than 1/4th, Upgrade to 32GB for less than 1/3rd the
cost of Factory Options
January 9th, 2008, Woodstock, IL, -- Other World Computing (OWC)
http://www.macsales.com, a leading Mac and PC technology company and a
leading after-market supplier of memory upgrades for the Mac Pro, today
announced availability of OWC Memory Upgrade Kits for the latest Mac Pro
8-Core Xeon models (new Mac Pro models announced yesterday). Priced as low
as $48.75 per GB, OWC is offering upgrades at a savings of well over 70% as
compared to factory-installed and other competitors. The OWC (FB-DIMM)
800MHz DDR2 72-Bit ECC fully-buffered Memory Upgrade Modules are available
in matched sets of 1.0GB, 2.0GB, and 4.0GB modules for up to 32.0GB of
total memory (see full pricing info below).
OWC has been providing memory to upgrade Apple computers for nearly 20
years. In August of 2006, OWC was the first to provide true Apple-Qualified
memory for the first Apple Mac Pro Quad Xeon computers at independent prices
and now without delay, has the new 800MHz memory available for these most
recent Apple Mac Pro 8-Core Xeon models. OWC Memory Upgrade Kits provide
premium quality, fully-tested modules that completely meet and/or exceed all
Apple specifications. Utilizing superior components, including true
Apple-Qualified heat spreaders, the modules provide a lifetime of
high-performance, reliable operation backed by OWC's Lifetime Advance
Replacement Warranty.
Cash Back Trade-In Rebate
A cash-back rebate of up to $55 per set is also available from OWC for the
trade-in of Apple factory memory. Available for immediate order, the OWC
Memory Upgrade Kits consist of matched pairs of FB-DIMM modules manufactured
to Apple's stringent Mac Pro specifications, far exceeding JEDEC (the
leading developer of solid-state industry standards) specifications.
For additional information on OWC's Mac Pro 8-Way Quad Xeon Memory Modules,
see: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Mac-Pro-Memory or call toll free
(800) 275-4576.
OWC Memory Module New Pricing:
2.0GB Matched Sets (1.0GB Module x 2) for as low as $60.00/GB
4.0GB Matched Sets (2.0GB Module x 2) for as low as $48.75/GB
8.0GB Matched Sets (4.0GB Module x 2) for as low as $85.94/GB
OWC also offers a full line of memory for upgrading nearly every Apple model
made from the last twenty years, including MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac,
PowerMac, and PowerBook computers.
The full OWC Memory line, as well as a compatibility guide which directs
customers to the correct upgrades for each specific Apple model, can be
found online here: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/apple/memory/
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About Other World Computing
Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality hardware products and
support to the computer industry since 1988. The Illinois-based company is
a five time BizRate Gold Honoree for customer satisfaction. OWC operates the
popular www.MacSales.com e-commerce portal which features one of the largest
online catalogs of computer and iPod enhancement products, including
Mercury, Neptune, and NewerTech acceleration, storage, and FireWire product
lines.
OWC is a Premiere Level Apple Developer Connection member, strategic partner
with Axiotron and exclusive U.S. distributor of the award-winning Axiotron
ModbookTM, providing extensive technical support for Macintosh users around
the world. The company's management umbrella includes leading Internet
Service Providers www.fastermac.net and www.owc.net. OWC is a leading
technology employer as ranked by McHenry County Business Journal. For more
information, see www.otherworldcomputing.com or www.macsales.com.
