OWC offers Mac mini upgrades, upgrade program
updated 11:20 am EDT, Tue April 12, 2005
Mac mini upgrades
Other World Computing is offering three internally-installed . A 1GB memory upgrade is available for $130. 5400RPM and 7200RPM hard drives with 60GB to 100GB storage from $120 that are over 40 percent faster and 150 percent higher capacity than stock 4200RPM factory options, according to OWC. An 8x DVD-R SuperDrive is also available for $150, which is twice as fast as the stock option SuperDrive and has Dual Layer DVD burn support. For those who are comfortable doing the installation themselves, OWC has created a free QuickTime video demonstrating proper installation. For a $100 service fee, OWC offers a "72-Hour" upgrade program. Customers will receive a proper packing box for shipping their mini to OWC complete with a return FedEx Overnight shipping label. Within 24 hours of receipt by OWC, the customer's Mac mini is returned via FedEx Overnight with upgrade installed. The original components are returned with the upgraded mini. Alternatively, the customer may take advantage of OWC's trade-in rebate program and get cash back instead.
