Aleratec Launches 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS, Industry's First LightScribe Disc Publisher With Blu-ray


CHATSWORTH, Calif., Feb. 11, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Aleratec Inc., leading developer and manufacturer of "Prosumers' Choice" solutions for the Blu-ray, DVD/CD, Flash, HDD, USB duplicating, and DVD/CD publishing markets, today announced its innovative new 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS(tm), a LightScribe-enabled disc publisher supporting Blu-ray recording. The 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS incorporates three, 6x, SATA Blu-ray drives that can simultaneously produce up to 3 silkscreen quality, direct to disc DVD or CD LightScribe labels or up to 3 Blu-ray, DVD or CD disc copies in record time. The 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS has an eSATA connection to your computer for the most stable labeling and duplicating processes. 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 Publishing Software Suite -- ideal all in one package for music, photos, video, data, and backup -- is also included FREE with purchase.

"Our development of the Aleratec Blu-ray 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS is in direct response to the growing demand for the higher capacities required for high definition video quality. With 6x LightScribe enabled Blu-ray recorders, the Aleratec 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS uses the highest speed Blu-ray recording technology and it will also produce direct to disc DVD and CD LightScribe labels," stated Perry Solomon, Aleratec President and CEO.

LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling is an integrated system that combines LightScribe-enabled DVD/CD recorders with specially coated LightScribe compliant media and the powerful Aleratec Disc Publishing Software Suite to produce precise, laser-etched, silkscreen quality labels with superior sharpness and clarity. LightScribe creates professional-looking CD and DVD labels right in the drive -- no messy markers or additional printing supplies required. Small and medium businesses can burn a few discs or many and complement each with descriptive titles, content lists, graphics or company logos on their labels.

"Combining the latest Blu-ray drive technology with LightScribe's in-drive capabilities, Aleratec is introducing another disc publishing first." said Kent Henscheid, LightScribe Marketing Manager.

The 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS supports 50GB capacity double layer BD media. To take full advantage of Blu-ray's BD disc capacity, the unique Aleratec Blu-ray system supports 6x BD recording speeds and 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 3 simultaneous copies. And with up to 50GB disc capacity, the 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS is an excellent back up device.

Making the highest performance disc publishing solutions affordable and simple for everyone has always been a goal for Aleratec. With a low Estimated Retail Price of $3,199, the 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS (Aleratec Part # 260163, Ingram Micro SKU N69467), has the BD high per disc capacity needed for the latest high definition applications and with 6x BD recording speeds Blu-ray discs are recorded with the latest high speed technology.

Aleratec also offers 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, for recording over 2 hours of HD video or 23 hours of standard definition video or just PC data storage. The duplicator grade 10-Pack of BD-R media has a low Estimated Retail Price of $189 making Aleratec's Blu-ray package the right choice for Prosumers, Businesses, Government and Education users.

The full line of Aleratec solutions, and accessories is featured at 4SURE.com, AAFES, Adorama, Amazon.com, B&H Photo Video, Best Buy, Buy.com, CDW, Circuit City, Dell, Gateway, Hewlett Packard, Insight, J & R, Mac Connection, MacMall, Meijer, Micro Center, NewEgg, Office Depot, PC Connection, PC Mall, PC Nation, ProVantage, Quill, Ritz Camera, Staples, 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, B&H Photo Video Gov, Best Buy Gov/Ed, CDW-G, CompuCom, 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 in the U.S. through D&H Distributing, DBL Distributing, and Ingram Micro, and in Canada through D&H Canada and Ingram Micro Canada. Complete information available at http://www.aleratec.com

About Aleratec

Aleratec Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of "Prosumers' Choice" solutions for the Blu-ray, DVD/CD, Flash, HDD, USB duplicating, and DVD/CD publishing markets. Exciting new disc duplicating and disc publishing products and optical recording media are establishing a higher standard in the industry offering 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 9851 Owensmouth 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: 1-818-678-0486.

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