CHATSWORTH, Calif., May 10, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Alera Technologies, developer and manufacturer of Advanced Optical Recording Solutions announces a new generation of its Award Winning 1:1 DVD/CD Duplicator Solutions. Alera Technologies unveils its all new DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro(tm), the 1:1 stand alone DVD/CD Duplicator that copies DVDs at up to 8x on both DVD-R and DVD+R with no computer required. With its new DVD/CD Cruise Control(tm) duplicator controller the DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro offers simplicity, flexibility and total control not previously available in 1:1 DVD duplicators.
The new DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro uses Dual Standard DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW Technology supporting all popular DVD formats. Customers can use DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW and CD-ROM discs.
"The DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro is a new, integrated DVD/CD duplicating and recording system that can duplicate DVDs at up to 8x. It is twice as fast and 17% lower priced than its award winning predecessor; clearly the DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro is destined to be a success." stated Perry Solomon, President and CEO. "Our Prosumer users are applauding the new DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro with the highest speed duplicating technology available. With its USB 2.0 connection and powerful software tools you can also use it to create your own DVDs at up to 8x with your PC."
The DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro (Alera Technologies Part No. 260127, Ingram Micro SKU D69177) has a low estimated street price of $499 and not only provides video professionals and enthusiasts with 8x speed and key features needed for creating DVDs or CDs, it is $100 less than its 4x predecessor.
The DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro is two systems in one, a powerful stand alone DVD/CD duplicator and a state of the art DVD Recorder that can be connected to your computer with the USB 2.0 connection. Simply load the powerful software included, create your own custom DVDs and record them using either DVD-R or DVD+R discs. It comes complete with the tools to author professional video presentations and put them on DVD discs in a format that can be played back on most DVD set top players and computer DVD-ROM drives. Alera Technologies includes Sonic Solutions popular MyDVD, RecordNow! and Simple Backup providing users with the tools to record and share videos, record audio and data, and backup their PCs the easiest way. Also included is Arcsoft ShowBiz for giving your movies the professional look, MusicMatch Juke box and a Cyberlink PowerDVD to easily view your creations.
The Alera Technologies DVD/CD duplicator offering is broadly available. Alera Technologies full line of DVD and CD recording and duplication solutions and accessories are 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, Office Depot, PC Connection, PC Mall, PC Nation, Quill, QVC, Sears, 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 Argraph, one of the top photo specialty distributors in the country, DBL Distributing, a leading consumer electronics distributor, 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 and is moderator of the Blue Laser panel at the fall Optical Storage Symposium. 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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