DAYSTAR TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES
THE XLR8 MAChSPEED G4 PISMO...
POWERPC G4 UPRADES FOR THE POWERBOOK G3 (PISMO)
500-550 MHz G4 performance for FireWire PowerBooks. Features 24 hour
factory installation, near-zero downtime. Available Immediately!
Atlanta, Georgia, September 30, 2003: Daystar Technology, the compatibility
leader in Macintosh performance has expanded its system upgrade technology
to include the Apple PowerBook G3 2000 series, also known as the "Pismo"
PowerBook, or the PowerBook G3 FireWire.
Combining technologies from Daystar and XLR8, the new upgrade not only
provides the industry's fastest G4 performance available for the last
generation of the black PowerBooks, but also features a low-power design
that extends battery life and runs cooler than competitive offerings.
The MAChSpeed G4 Pismo is factory installed and tested by Daystar in a
unique 24 hour turnaround program. Daystar adds additional speed to the
installation process with its exclusive "Week-ender" installation program,
providing 12 hour turnaround. The Week-ender program allows users to
achieve near-zero downtime by sending their PowerBook in on Thursday
evening, then receiving the upgraded system on Monday.
"We've worked hard to create an upgrade/program that provides a competitive
reason for people to upgrade, rather than 'buy new'," said Gary Dailey,
president of Daystar. "With a PowerBook G5 rumored for next year, the
MAChSpeed G4 Pismo, allows a user to get Mac OS X G4 performance today,
then wait for Apple's next generation, once it is proven."
MAChSPEED G4 PISMO STANDARD PRICING
Includes all unit 2-day shipping, CPU upgrade
installation, testing, MAChSpeed Control OS9 & OSX
installation and XLR8 Point&Scroll mouse
XLR8 Product Part No. MSRP Turnaround
500 MAChSpeed G4 Pismo MSG4P500 $ 289 24 Hours
w/ 250 MHz Cache
550 MAChSpeed G4 Pismo MSG4P550 $ 329 24 Hours
w/ 250 MHz Cache
MAChSPEED G4 PISMO WEEK-ENDER PRICING
(In on Friday, back on Monday)
Includes all unit overnight shipping, CPU upgrade
installation, testing, MAChSpeed Control OS9 & OSX
installation and XLR8 Point&Scroll mouse
XLR8 Product Part No. MSRP Turnaround
500 MAChSpeed G4 Pismo MSG4P500W $ 329 12 Hours
Week-ender
550 MAChSpeed G4 Pismo MSG4P550W $ 369 12 Hours
Week-ender
HOW THE CONVERSION UPGRADE PROGRAM WORKS
Due to the sensitivity of the electronics within the PowerBook G3, and the
need for low-power tuning, Daystar handles the MAChSpeed G4 Pismo as a
factory installation. Unlike competitive Pismo upgrades, Daystar completes
all upgrading and testing within its own facility, using its own
state-of-the art equipment and worldwide recognized professionals.
- The user is shipped a professional foam
shipping container.
- They complete the checklist, then use the prepaid label
to return the container with their PowerBook G3 to Daystar.
- Daystar performs the upgrade, updates firmware and software,
then tests and returns the upgraded unit to the user.
- The user then plugs in the new XLR8 Point&Scroll Mouse and
starts working at G4 speeds.
All shipping costs and insurance is included in the MSRP listed above. The
user pays an additional shipping fee for the initial shipping of the
container.
SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL PISMOS
International orders are available with the standard 24 turnaround only. An
additional shipping cost of $50 is applied to the price in addition to the
cost of shipping the initial shipping container.
MORE INFORMATION
The MAChSpeed G4 Pismo product sheet is available at:
http://xlr8.com/product/msg4p/
The MAChSpeed G4 Pismo information FAQ is available at:
http://xlr8.com/support/downloads/download-xlr8/documents/faqs/faq_info_
g4p.html
The MAChSpeed G4 Pismo products are available for purchase at:
http://daystar-store.com/category/powerbookupgrades/
PURCHASING XLR8 PRODUCTS:
XLR8 Products are available directly through Daystar Technology, via eBay
and select dealers. To purchase through Daystar's online store, please
visit http://daystar-store.com.
Additional information on Daystar Technology can be found via the Daystar
website at: http://daystartechnology.com/company/ and http://xlr8.com/news/
