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Fastmac Reduces Prices on G4 Upgrades by 30%; Introduces 16x SuperDrive & Tiger "SuperGrade" Bundle for just $99

August 18, 2006

Salinas, CA - Fastmac today announced it has lowered prices on its top-rated G4 AGP processor upgrades by 30%. Upgrades from 1.4 Ghz to 1.5 Ghz now start at just $249, providing the best pricing for upgrades with Level 3 Cache. Fastmac also announced a new "SuperGrade" bundle that features a 16x Double Layer SuperDrive and Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger for just $99, representing a savings of over $100 if bought individually. The new, reduced pricing & "SuperGrade" bundle makes upgrading to Mac OS X Tiger and iLife '06 even more affordable.

"Tests have shown that our Motorola 7455-based G4 upgrades with Level 3 Cache provide 1/2 the speed of a 2 GHz G5 for just 1/8th the cost," said Michael Lowdermilk, Business Development Manager for Fastmac Performance Upgrades, Inc. "Adding the SuperGrade bundle gives maximum performance with minimal cost."

"Many of our customers are choosing to upgrade their existing G4s while waiting on Adobe to ship Universal Binaries of their Creative Suite," said Edward Savio, President of Fastmac Performance Upgrades, Inc. "The good news is that by then, Mac Pro prices will have dropped, meaning good things for those who wait."

The updated pricing, effective immediately, is:

G4 1.4 Ghz $249

G4 1.467 Ghz $259.95 (exclusive web-only deal)

G4 1.5 Ghz $269.95

G4 SuperGrade $348 to $368.95

Each G4 AGP processor upgrade from Fastmac carries a 3 year warranty and includes 256 Kb of 1:1 L2 cache on chip and 2 Mb of high speed L3 cache, along with an integrated heat sink that stays cool-to-the-touch even under extreme operating conditions.

Fastmac's G4 AGP upgrades are designed to work inside Apple PowerMac G4 AGP Graphics (Sawtooth), Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Audio and Quicksilver models. They are compatible with Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X, including Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger.

About Fastmac

Fastmac is an OEM designer and manufacturer of innovative upgrade products that add value and extend usability of Apple computers, iPods and other electronic devices. Fastmac's product line-up includes drive, CPU and battery upgrades that are available through a worldwide network of retailers and consultants. More information about Fastmac is available via our website 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