OWC today announced the OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini external drive. This is a compact device equipped with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface, the signals of which are output to the USB-C connector. The kit includes a cable that ensures compatibility with systems that have only USB-A connectors. According to the manufacturer, the drive is compatible with “past, present and future Mac computers, PCs, iPad Pros, Chromebooks and Android tablets.” In addition, Playstation and Xbox consoles are mentioned. Power comes from the USB bus, eliminating the need for an additional power adapter. The data transfer rate reaches 542 MB/s. The case is made of aluminum and provides good cooling. Dimensions of the device are 2.4 x 12.4 x 7.8 cm.
The company offers HDD drives with a spindle speed of 5400 rpm with a volume of 1 TB and 2 TB at a price of 94 and 119 dollars, respectively, with an HDD with a spindle speed of 7200 rpm with a volume of 1 TB at a price of $ 129 and with an SSD capacity of 480 GB, 1, 2 and 4 TB at a price of 149, 229, 419 and 899 dollars, respectively. An option without a drive inside is also offered. It costs $43.
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