CHATSWORTH, Calif., March 1, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Alera Technologies, developer and manufacturer of Advanced DVD and CD Recording Solutions is excited to announce a major enhancement to the Digital Photo Copy Cruiser(tm) that copies digital photos directly to CD from camera memory cards of any capacity, without a computer, with no increase in price. The break through Digital Photo Copy Cruiser 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. Now photographers can copy the 1GB memory cards and beyond making the Digital Photo Copy Cruiser truly the Prosumers' Choice. Other Memory Card to CD Copiers are limited by the storage capacity of one 700MB CD.
A recent InfoTrends study shows 70 million digital cameras are already in use around the world and that 17.8 million new digital cameras will ship in 2004 sizing up the exciting growth of the digital photo opportunity.
"The New Digital Photo Copy Cruiser not only makes it easier to store and share digital photos by just inserting a memory card and copying directly to CD, with the new disc spanning there is no capacity limitation. Digital Photographers of all skills have made it clear they need these new features and we are giving customers exactly what they are looking for with no increase in price," stated Perry Solomon, President and CEO. "With disc spanning, even the most sophisticated Prosumer or Photographer can successfully use safe, secure and inexpensive optical recording media to store and share their photos and they do not have to use a computer to do it."
The new Digital Photo Copy Cruiser (Alera Technologies Part No. 310101, Ingram Micro SKU No. C57017) has a low Estimated Street Price (ESP) of only $229. There is no price increase for the addition of disc spanning. With its distinctive appearance and streamlined 'Professional Black' look, we are confident the Digital Photo Copy Cruiser will appeal to Prosumer, Corporate, Government and Education users, all can enjoy the most convenient way to store and share digital photos.
The Digital Photo Copy Cruiser has been popular with many customers and we believe that a customer is a customer for life. For customers that have already purchased the Digital Photo Copy Cruiser. Alera Technologies has a firmware upgrade at http://www.aleratec.com/download.htm FREE! of charge that will add full disc spanning functionality.
Photos from each card can be 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 supports the following Digital Memory Card formats: CF Type I and II, SD, MMC, SM, MS, MS Pro, and Micro Drive. Each package contains the Software Suite, a USB cable, a 100-240v, 50-60Hz power adapter, and Users Guide.
The Digital Photo Copy Cruiser is equipped with a USB 2.0 port and can be connected to a computer and used as a 36x CD Recorder. An Award Winning Software Suite is included FREE! with purchase featuring Ahead Nero with a new user friendly wizard that simplifies the CD recording process with the use of mouse over direction and Ulead Photo Explorer providing an efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Photo Explorer is the all in one tool for owners of digital cameras, Web Cams, DV camcorders, scanners or anyone that wants a more effective way to manage digital media.
Alera Technologies has also added its new Mobile Cable Kit providing an additional source of power for the Digital Photo Copy Cruiser. Using the Mobile Cable Kit allows you to copy digital photos in your car, boat, or plane for safety, security and ease of distribution and your memory cards can be easily cleared for reuse. The new Mobile Cable Kit (Alera Technologies Part No. 240122, Ingram Micro SKU No. D55604) has a low Estimated Street Price (ESP) of only $9.99.
Alera Technologies full line of DVD and CD recording and duplication solutions are featured at 4SURE.com, AAFES, Amazon.com, B&H Photo Video, Best Buy, Buy.com, CDW, CompUSA, Global Computer, Insight, J & R, Mac Connection, MacMall, Mac Warehouse, Micro Center, Office Depot, PC Connection, PC Mall, PC Nation, Tech Depot, Videoguys, Wolfe's, 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 Ingram Micro, the world's largest microcomputer products distributor and WYNIT, a leading national distributor of digital imaging and computer peripheral products. Complete information available at http://www.aleratec.com
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Alera Technologies is a leading developer and manufacturer of "Prosumers' Choice" solutions for the DVD and CD recording technology markets. Alera Technologies exciting new DVD and CD recording solutions are establishing a higher standard in the industry with professional strength solutions that are exceptionally easy to use and understand, creating the ultimate "out of the box" product experience. Perry Solomon, President and CEO of Alera Technologies, is currently serving as Chair of the Optical Storage Technology Association (OSTA) Marketing Committee. Alera Technologies is headquartered at 21722 Lassen Street, 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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