Sonnet announces Mac G4 top-end dual-processor upgrade

For “Sawtooth” Power Mac G4 systems, including AGP Graphics, Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Audio and QuickSilver models

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA—January 16, 2006—Sonnet Technologies, a worldwide leader in upgrades for Apple Macintosh computers and iPod digital music players, announces the immediate availability of its new top-of-the-line dual processor upgrade—the Encore/ST G4 Duet 1.7GHz—for most "Sawtooth” Power Mac G4 systems, including AGP Graphics, Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Audio and QuickSilver models. This product represents a new high point in performance and value in Sonnet’s most popular line of processor upgrades; it is priced the same as the 1.3 GHz dual processor upgrade it replaces.

This upgrade, based on the latest and fastest PowerPC G4 7447A processors (used in Apple’s current PowerBook line) from Freescale Semiconductor, features 512K of SRAM on-chip L2 cache and is compatible with Mac OS 9.2, and Mac OS X Version 10.3.5 and higher.

All Encore/ST G4 upgrades for Power Mac G4 tower computers include a factory-attached heat sink and fit seamlessly into all supported systems. Like all Sonnet processor upgrades, this new Encore/ST G4 Duet model carries a three-year warranty and includes free technical support.

Pricing & availability
The Encore/ST G4 Duet 1.7GHz (Part No. SG4D-1700) is available now with an MSRP of £449 Inc VAT.

Compatibility
The Encore/ST G4 Duet 1.7GHz (Part No. SG4D-1700) is compatible with the following Power Mac G4 models:
- Power Mac G4 (AGP Graphics)*
- Power Mac G4 (Gigabit Ethernet)
- Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio)
- Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver)
* Some AGP systems will not support the Encore/ST G4 Duet. For complete details, please visit the web site at: http://www.sonnettech.com/support/techtips/duet_tt04.html

Mac OS requirements and compatibility
Mac OS 9.2 for software installation and firmware updating. Mac OS X compatibility requires Mac OS X 10.3.5 or later.

For more information on the Encore/ST G4 Duet 1.7 GHz model, please visit the Sonnet web site at: http://www.sonnettech.com/product/encore_st_duet.html

Sonnet also offers a full line of single processor Encore/ST G4 upgrades running at speeds up to 1.8GHz. For more information, please visit the Sonnet web site at: http://www.sonnettech.com/product/encore_stg4.html

About Sonnet Technologies, Inc.
Sonnet Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, California, is a worldwide leader in processor upgrade cards, Serial ATA storage solutions, premium FM transmitters, and other enhancement products for Apple Macintosh computers and iPod digital music players. After Apple Computer, Inc., Sonnet is the largest producer of PowerPC processor-based products in the computer industry. Founded in 1986, Sonnet offers processor upgrades for most Macintosh models. To locate an authorized reseller or purchase product, visit the Sonnet Technologies web site at http://www.sonnettech.com