Other World Computing Begins Bundling Leading Dantz Retrospect Backup Software with its Entire Line of External Mercury FireWire Drives.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

WOODSTOCK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2003

OWC enhances customer value by adding true cross-platform

Retrospect backup and restore software for both Macintosh and

Windows to its line of Mercury FireWire storage solutions

Other World Computing (OWC) today announced it has begun bundling Dantz(R) Development Corp.'s Retrospect(R) backup and restore software with all external OWC Mercury FireWire storage drives. Dantz is a leader in backup and restore software for small and midsize businesses.

OWC also announced today the addition of several new models to its line of Mercury FireWire storage solutions, as well as the lowering of prices on many models within the Mercury product line.

"Bundling Dantz Retrospect for Macintosh and Windows is a great way for us to enhance the value of our Mercury FireWire storage solutions for our customers," said Larry O'Connor, president of OWC. "Retrospect has earned a reputation as a reliable, easy-to-use, true cross-platform backup program, and it will complement the capabilities of our Mercury hard drives nicely."

Retrospect enables users to protect valuable data stored on their computers' internal hard drives by backing it up with a number of different sources. Regardless of which connection method is used (i.e., FireWire, USB, ATAPI, SCSI or otherwise), Retrospect provides backup to CDs and DVDs, hard drives and other devices.

"We're pleased to be featuring our backup software on OWC's Mercury FireWire drives," said Don Chouinard, director of product marketing at Dantz. "The cross-platform usability of both the hardware and software in each unit ensures lasting compatibility for Mac users and PC users alike."

OWC's Mercury FireWire storage solutions include the Mercury Elite external FireWire hard drives, the popular line of Mercury On-The-Go pocket-sized hard drives and more. All OWC Mercury solutions featuring FireWire and/or USB connection types are Dantz-certified. For complete pricing and technology details, please see http://eshop.macsales.com/firewire.

About Other World Computing

Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the Macintosh universe since 1988. The Illinois-based company operates the popular Macsales.com Web site, which features one of the largest online catalogs of enhancement products, including OWC's own Mercury acceleration and FireWire product lines. Along with its proprietary XPostFacto, which allows select pre-G3 computers to run Mac OS X, OWC is an Apple Certified Developer, and provides extensive technical support for Macintosh users around the world. OWC also owns and operates FasterMac.net, a national Internet service provider designed specifically for Macintosh users, as well as OWC.Net, an ISP that provides Internet access, design and hosting solutions in the greater Chicago area.