CHATSWORTH, Calif., March 21, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Alera Technologies, developer and manufacturer of Advanced Optical Recording Solutions, proudly announces that its advanced new Aleratec Digital Photo Copy Cruiser Plus(tm), that copies digital photos directly to CD from camera memory cards of any capacity, without a computer, has been selected by a panel of PC Magazine editors and leading industry experts for PC Magazine's coveted Editors' Choice Award.
"It is a double honor for the Aleratec Digital Photo Copy Cruiser Plus to be selected by PC Magazine's distinguished editors and industry experts as Editors' Choice," stated Perry Solomon, President and CEO. "This is the second PC Magazine distinction for this product in less than 6 months. We believe these back to back awards demonstrate our success in exceeding the expectations of the toughest industry critics and our customers. By designing the Digital Photo Copy Cruiser Plus to copy photo memory cards directly to CD and bring your video, photo and music creations directly to your home or mobile entertainment center, we continue to be the Prosumers' Choice with professional level solutions at consumer prices. It is particularly gratifying to receive the PC Magazine's most sought after award for excellence."
The new Digital Photo Copy Cruiser Plus not only backs up digital memory cards, it also records CDs (both Windows and Mac are supported), plays DVD Videos, CDs, JPEG files, MP3 files from CDs, DVDs, and Memory Cards. You can connect it to your TV set, Home Theater, or Mobile Theater and control it with the 51 button remote included, a feature that PC Magazine rated "best in its class". You can read the PC Magazine review in its entirety at http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,,1773343,00.asp
Small and compact with a built-in rechargeable Lithium Ion battery included, making the Digital Photo Copy Cruiser Plus truly portable (20 ounces including battery) so you can use it anywhere. This is the next generation of the Award Winning Digital Photo Copy Cruiser that has become the standard for performance and reliability set under high stress field conditions including forensic photography for federal, state, and local law enforcement.
The Aleratec Digital Photo Copy Cruiser Plus supports Disc Spanning, allowing you to copy seamlessly photo files from one disc to the next, and so on, copying photo memory cards of any capacity. Digital photographers can copy 1GB memory cards and beyond, making the Digital Photo Copy Cruiser Plus truly the Prosumers' Choice.
Even with the dramatic advances in utility, the new Digital Photo Copy Cruiser Plus (Aleratec Part # 310102, Ingram Micro SKU # E30523) has a low Estimated Street Price (ESP) of only $269, built-in Li-Ion battery included! With its distinctive appearance and streamlined 'Professional Black' look, the Digital Photo Copy Cruiser Plus will appeal to Prosumer, Corporate, Government and Education users, all can enjoy the most convenient way to store and share digital photos.
Photos from each card are added to the CD in multi-session format so the entire 700MB storage capacity of the CD can be used. The Digital Photo Copy Cruiser Plus supports the following Digital Memory Card formats: CF Type I and II, SD, MMC, SM, MS, MS Pro, and Micro Drive (xD is supported when used with an optional xD to CF adapter). Each package contains the Software Suite, a USB cable, a 100-240v, 50-60Hz power adapter, built-in Li-Ion battery, Users Guide, 51 Button Remote, Audio Cable, and S-Video/Composite Video Out Cable.
The Digital Photo Copy Cruiser Plus is equipped with a USB 2.0 port and can be connected to a Windows or Macintosh computer and used as a CD Recorder, DVD-ROM drive, and Card Reader. An Award Winning Software Suite including Nero Express, Ulead PhotoExplorer for Windows and NTI Dragon Burn for Macintosh is included FREE! with purchase.
The Digital Photo Copy Cruiser Plus can be accented with optional accessories to expand its range and ease of use: A Mobile Cable Kit (Aleratec Part # 240122) is available to power your Digital Photo Copy Cruiser Plus from your car, boat, or RV. Also a Component Video Cable (Aleratec Part # 240126) and a Digital Audio Optical Cable (Aleratec Part # 240127) are available. Spare Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Packs (Aleratec Part # 240128) can also be purchased.
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, CompUSA, Global Computer, Insight, J & R, Mac Connection, MacMall, Mac Warehouse, Micro Center, NewEgg.com, Office Depot, PC Connection, PC Mall, PC Nation, Quill, QVC, Sears, Target, Tech Depot, Videoguys, Wolfe's, X10.com and Zones, in addition to other leading retailers. Government and education customers may purchase from government and education specialists including AAFES, CDW-G, CompuCom, Daly Computer, EnPointe, Fed Tek, GCI, GE IT Solutions, GovConnection, GOVPLACE, Green Pages, GTSI, Horizon, Insight Gov, Manchester, Northern NEF, PC Mall Gov, Pomeroy, Sarcom, Shi.com, TIG and Unisys. All products are available to resellers through Bell Microproducts, DBL Distributing, Ingram Micro, Ingram Micro Canada, SED International, and Wynit. Complete information available at http://www.aleratec.com
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Alera Technologies is a leading developer and manufacturer of Aleratec "Prosumers' Choice" solutions for the DVD and CD recording, duplicating and digital imaging markets. Exciting new Aleratec DVD and CD recording, duplicating and digital imaging solutions are establishing a higher standard in the industry with professional strength solutions at consumer prices that are exceptionally easy to use and understand, creating the ultimate "out of box" product experience. Alera Technologies 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-ALERA, Phone: 1-818-678-6900, or FAX: 1-818-475-5200.
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