G-Technology, Inc. Announces G-MINI.Companion for Mac[R] mini Provides up to 750 GB of Additional Storage SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden -- G-Technology, Inc. (G-Tech) today announced G-MINI, the ideal companion for Mac mini The smallest, lightest and least expensive Macintosh desktop computer. Housed in a case 6.5 x 6.5 x 2", it takes up hardly any space on the desktop, but is a full-fledged Mac with a built-in optical drive and remote control. The monitor, keyboard and mouse are extra cost items. computers. Designed to complement the look and feel of the Mac mini, G-MINI features FireWire 400 and USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. 2.0 connectivity and incorporates a 3-port FireWire repeater and a 3-port USB hub A device that increases the number of USB ports on a PC. However, since the hub plugs into one of the USB ports on the computer, the total number of additional ports is minus one. For example, a four-port hub adds three new ports. . By stacking G-MINI directly under a Mac mini, up to 750 GB of additional storage can be added to the system to manage large music, video and digital photo files. A variable speed fan and integrated heat sink A material that absorbs heat. Typically made of aluminum, heat sinks are widely used in amplifiers and other electronic devices that build up heat. Small heat sinks are the most economical method for cooling microprocessors and other chips. provide optimum cooling to ensure reliable operation and trouble free operation. "G-MINI is the perfect solution to expand the storage capacity and flexibility of any Mac mini or iMac[R] computer," said Roger Mabon, President of G-Technology, Inc. "With storage capacities up to a roomy 750 GB, three powered FireWire 400 ports and a 3-port USB hub, G-MINI supercharges Mac mini and iMac systems." G-MINI Features * Same footprint and industrial design as Mac mini * Designed to stack under the Mac mini * Storage capacities up to 750 GB using high-speed 7200 RPM drives * 3-port FireWire repeater * 3-port USB 2.0 hub * Can be used as the boot drive The disk drive that contains the operating system. Most personal computers are configured to look for the OS in the CD-ROM drive first and then the hard disk. In the past, the floppy drive was first on the list. See bootable disk and BIOS. under Mac OS X * Variable speed fan and integrated heat sink * Two-year factory warranty. Pricing and Availability G-MINI will be available in February 2007 in 250, 320, 500 and 750 GB capacities with list prices of $199, $229, $329 and $599 respectively. Pre-orders may be placed now with G-Tech and its authorized resellers. Visit G-Tech at www.g-technology.com to buy online or to find a reseller near you. About G-Technology, Inc. G-Technology, Inc. is a leading supplier of innovative external disk storage solutions for Mac's and PC's. The company configures its products using the highest quality storage and semiconductor components to support demanding user environments. G-Tech is located in the Santa Monica Santa Monica (săn`tə mŏn`ĭkə), city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has motion-picture, biotechnology, and software industries. Studio District in sunny Southern California, and has manufacturing facilities there and in the Far East. Headquarters is located at 1653 Stanford Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Tel: (310) 449-4599, Fax: (310) 449-4670, Web: www.g-technology.com |
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