CHATSWORTH, Calif., June 25, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Aleratec, developer and manufacturer of Aleratec Award Winning DVD/CD Duplicating and Publishing Solutions, announced today its new 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU, an all SATA Blu-ray duplicator. The 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU will be launched with an introductory mail-in rebate through July 31, 2007 for 20 Aleratec duplicator grade Blu-ray BD-R Blu-ray blank discs FREE with purchase (a $360 value). The 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU incorporates three SATA Blu-ray drives that can simultaneously produce up to three Blu-ray, DVD or CD copies or recordings. The 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU has an eSATA connection to your computer for the most stable duplicating process. For those that do not have an eSATA port on their computer, a dual channel eSATA host adapter is included FREE with purchase. The powerful Aleratec Disc Recording and Disc Duplicating software suite is the ideal all-in-one package for music, photos, video, data, and backup and is also included FREE with purchase.
"To the delight of our Prosumer customers, the Aleratec Blu-ray 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU is a direct response to the growing demand for the higher capacities required for quality video and audio recording and duplicating. The 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU is the answer for high definition picture and sound quality. For example, using our new Aleratec duplicator grade BD-R media, the 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU can record over two hours of HD video on one disc and makes as many copies as you need. And as a special reward to our first users, we are offering a rebate for 20 of our new duplicator grade Blu-ray BD-R Blu-ray blank discs," stated Perry Solomon, Aleratec President and CEO. "Not only is it a high capacity Blu-ray system that can duplicate, record or back up large data volumes on BD discs, the multipurpose 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU also serves as a DVD and CD duplicator and recorder."
The 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU supports 50GB capacity double layer BD media. To take full advantage of Blu-ray's BD disc capacity, the unique Aleratec Blu-ray system has an eSATA interface to the computer-improving data transfer characteristics during recording or copying. With the Aleratec Disc Duplicating and Disc Recording Software Suite, you can make up to 50GB compilations on your hard drive and quickly make three simultaneous copies. And with up to 50GB disc capacity, the 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU is an excellent backup device.
Making the highest performance optical recording solutions affordable and simple for everyone has always been a goal for Aleratec. With a low Estimated Street Price of $2,999, the 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU (Aleratec Part # 260161, Ingram Micro SKU M46534), has the high per disc capacity needed for the latest high definition applications. Aleratec is also introducing complimentary Aleratec brand Blu-ray 1x-2x BD-R 25GB Duplicator Grade 10-Pack media (Aleratec Part # 370100, Ingram Micro SKU N20920), optimized for delivering higher definition picture and sound quality. Aleratec BD-R media can hold 25GB, which can be used to record over two hours of HD video or 23 hours of standard definition video as well as PC data storage. The duplicator grade 10-Pack of BD-R media has a low Estimated Street Price of $179, making Aleratec's Blu-ray package the right choice for Prosumers, Businesses, Government and Education users.
The full line of Aleratec DVD and CD recording solutions, duplication solutions, and accessories is featured at 4SURE.com, AAFES, Adorama, Amazon.com, B&H Photo Video, Best Buy, Buy.com, CDW, Circuit City, CompUSA, Dell, Gateway, Hewlett-Packard, Insight, J & R, Mac Connection, MacMall, Micro Center, Office Depot, PC Connection, PC Mall, PC Nation, ProVantage, Quill, Ritz Camera, Target, Tech Depot and Wal-Mart, in addition to other leading retailers. Government and Education customers may purchase from Government and Education Specialists including AAFES, Best Buy Gov/Ed, CDW-G, CompuCom, CompUSA, Daly Computer, EnPointe, Fed Tek, GCI, GE IT Solutions, GovConnection, GOVPLACE, Green Pages, GTSI, Horizon, Insight Gov, INTELLI-TECH, PC Mall Gov, Pomeroy, Sarcom, Sayers, Shi.com, Softchoice, Sparco.com, telcobuy, TIG, and Unisys. All products are available to resellers through D&H Distributing, DBL Distributing, Ingram Micro, and Ingram Micro Canada. Complete information is available at http://www.aleratec.com
About Aleratec
Aleratec is a leading developer and manufacturer of "Prosumers' Choice" solutions for the Blu-ray, DVD/CD, USB duplicating, and DVD/CD publishing markets. Exciting new Aleratec Blu-ray, DVD/CD, USB duplicating, DVD/CD publishing solutions, and LightScribe DVD-R/CD-R media are establishing a higher standard in the industry with professional strength solutions at consumer prices that are exceptionally easy to use, creating the ultimate "out of box" product experience. Aleratec, Inc. is headquartered at 9140 Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311. For more information visit http://www.aleratec.com. E-mail sales@aleratec.com. Toll Free Phone: 1-866-77-ALERATEC, Phone: 1-818-678-6900, or FAX: 1-818-475-5200.
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