MacResQ Announces PowerBook G4 Self-Service "SuperDrive" Upgrades

Concord, CA -- August 8, 2003 -- MacResQ announced today a new "self-serve" user-installable PowerBook G4 "SuperDrive" upgrade. The new drive offers PowerBook G4 owners an affordable way to upgrade their G4 PowerBook with a DVD-R/CD-RW burner that is natively compatible with the Mac OS and requires no third party drives or patches to operate.

"The response to our full-service PowerBook G4 'SuperDrive' upgrade has been fantastic," said Mr. Shannon Jean, President of MacResQ. "Many of our technically savvy customers have inquired about being able to purchase the 'SuperDrive' outright to install themselves and we're pleased to now offer this service."

Owners of the PowerBook G4/400-1GHz can now easily replace their built-in CD-RW or DVD-only drive with a drive that can burn CD-RW's and DVD-R's that can be played in most consumer CD/DVD players. The slot-loading "SuperDrive" DVD-R/CD-RW is bootable and compatible with Apple's Mac OS X, iDVD, iTunes, Disc Burner, Finder Burning and Apple DVD Player, as well as other third-party applications.

"The compatibility issue is paramount to our customers," said Mr. Jean. "The 'SuperDrive' used in our upgrade does not require any unstable patches or drivers to operate seamlessly with the Mac OS and the iApps. The drive is completely plug and play."

The price for this self-service "SuperDrive" upgrade is only $299.00, and includes comprehensive installation instructions and a pre-paid return shipping label for the customer to return their old optical drive to MacResQ. PowerBook owners who would rather not install the drive themselves can still take advantage of MacResQ's exclusive nationwide, 24-hour turnaround installation for just $399.00. This full-service upgrade includes pick-up at the customer's location, overnight delivery to the PowerBookResQ service center, expert installation within 24 hours, and return overnight shipping to the customer.

PowerBookResQ and PowerMacResQ also offer fast, convenient, and affordable Mac repairs for just $99.00, which includes 3-way overnight shipping, the initial diagnostic service, and our unique PowerBox, which the customer may keep for future use. For even faster service, same-day pickup is available in most areas of the country.

For computer resellers and repair centers, PowerBookResQ and PowerMacResQ offer discounted rates on products and services. Computer dealers can send overflow service work or seamlessly outsource their entire Mac repair operation. Volume discounts are available for schools, corporations and government agencies.

About MacResQ

MacResQ was founded in 1994 with the premise that there is a better way to purchase, maintain, upgrade and repair your Mac. MacResQ customers realize extreme value by purchasing products that have been refurbished, are recently discontinued by the manufacturer, or are available in large volumes to MacResQ and therefore discounted to end users and resellers alike. Our repair divisions, PowerBookResQ and PowerMacResQ offer the only nationwide, 24-hour turnaround service in the U.S. InkResQ provides high-quality replacement ink and toner cartridges to Mac and PC users throughout the world at unbelievable prices. MacResQ.com is the place where price barriers are destroyed and support for all makes and models of Mac systems is available from people who enjoy using a Mac as much as you do.

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Shawna Rosen
MacResQ
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