Press Release

FastMac Announces Fastest Slimline SuperDrive Upgrade With Expanded Dual Layer Support & Enhanced Burn Speeds

September 22, 2006

Salinas, CA - FastMac today announced the availability of a new internal slimline slot-loading 8x Dual Layer SuperDrive upgrade for PowerBook G4 (Titanium and Aluminum), iMac G5, iMac Intel, Mac Mini Intel, iBook G4, PowerMac G4 Cube, PowerBook G3 (Lombard and Pismo), and iMac G3 Slot-Loading systems. The drive adds Dual Layer DVD-R (4x) support (previously unavailable at any speed) as well as faster DVD-RW (6x), DVD+RW (8x), and Dual Layer DVD+R (4x) write speeds, up to two times faster than Apple's top-of-the-line slimline SuperDrives. It is the most functional and most complete slimline SuperDrive available for the Mac. The upgrade is available now for most models at an introductory price of $119.95. It comes with a 1-year warranty and 30-day money back guaranty.

Drive Specifications

DVD-RAM Write 5x
DVD-RAM Read 5x
DVD-R (Single Layer/Dual Layer) Write 8x(SL)/4x(DL)
DVD-R (Single Layer/Dual Layer) Read 8x
DVD-RW Write 6x
DVD-RW Read 8x
DVD+R (Single Layer/Dual Layer) Write 8x(SL)/4x(DL)
DVD+R (Single Layer/Dual Layer) Read 8x
DVD+RW Write 8x
DVD+RW Read 8x
DVD-ROM Read 8x
CD-R Write 24x
CD-R Read 24x
CD-RW Write 16x
CD-RW Read 24x
CD-ROM Read 24x

Compatibility

PowerBook G4 Titanium (all models)
PowerBook G4 Aluminum (all models and screen sizes)
iBook G4 (all models and screen sizes)
PowerBook G3 Pismo and Lombard
Mac Mini Intel
iMac G5
iMac Intel
iMac G3 Slot-Loading (all models)
PowerMac G4 Cube

For more information please visit:
http://store.fastmac.com/product_info.php?products_id=274

About FastMac

FastMac designs and manufactures innovative upgrade products that add value and extend usability of Apple Macintosh computers and iPods. FastMac's line of optical drives, CPU upgrades, and TruePower batteries are available through an international network of dealers, distributors, resellers and consultants. For more information, visit http://www.fastmac.com/.

Press Contact

Michael Lowdermilk
Business Development Manager
FastMac Performance Upgrades
1172 S Main St., Suite 243
Salinas, CA 93901-2204
Tel: 408-850-6233