Other World Computing announced Tuesday 32GB memory kits for Apple's newest quad-core Mac Pro and new replacement batteries from NewerTech for non-Unibody 15" and 17" MacBook Pros and 13.3" MacBooks.

The memory kits for Apple's quad-core Mac Pros are built around 8GB modules, and the company said it is the first to offer such modules for this model of Mac Pro. The company also has 4GB module kits for those wanting up to 16GB of RAM cheaper than Apple's price.

Pricing for OWC Memory Upgrade Kits up to 32GB
for 2009 Mac Pro Quad-Core 2.66GHz, 2.93GHz, and 3.33GHz models:

• OWC 12GB DDR3 ECC Memory Kit - $467.99 (3 x 4GB matched memory modules)
  65% lower price than factory 12GB upgrade.
• OWC 16GB DDR3 ECC Memory Kit - $619.99 (4 x 4GB matched memory modules)
  66% lower price than factory 16GB upgrade.
• OWC 24GB DDR3 ECC Memory Kit -$1579.99 (3 x 8GB matched memory modules)
  Not available as factory memory upgrade option.
• OWC 32GB DDR3 ECC Memory Kit - $2099.99 (4 x 8GB matched memory modules)
  Not available as factory memory upgrade option.

Pricing for OWC Memory Upgrade Kits up to 32GB
for 2009 Mac Pro 8-Core 2.26GHz, 2.66GHz, and 2.93GHz models:

• OWC 24GB DDR3 ECC Memory Kit -$929.99 (6 x 4GB matched memory modules)
  Not available as factory memory upgrade option.
• OWC 32GB DDR3 ECC Memory Kit - $1217.99 (8 x 4GB matched memory modules)
  67% lower cost than factory 32GB upgrade.

The NewerTech NuPower High Capacity Li-Ion Replacement Batteries OWC announced offer capacities up to 10% larger than Apple's, and are available for Apple MacBook 13.3", MacBook Pro 15", and MacBook Pro 17" non-Unibody models. They are priced as follows:

• NuPower 60 Watt-Hour Battery for MacBook 13.3" Black models. $99.00
  Up to 10% greater capacity vs. factory battery
• NuPower 60 Watt-Hour Battery for MacBook 13.3" White models. $99.00
  Up to 10% greater capacity vs. factory battery
• NuPower 62 Watt-Hour Battery for MacBook Pro 15" models $99.00
  Up to 3.25% greater capacity vs. factory battery
• NuPower 71 Watt-Hour/6600mAh Battery for MacBook Pro 17" models $99.00
  Up to 4.5% greater capacity vs. factory battery

You can find information on these and all other NewerTech replacement batteries for Mac laptops at the company's site.