CHATSWORTH, Calif., Sept. 25, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Aleratec, a leading developer and manufacturer of "Prosumers' Choice" USB, DVD/CD duplicating, and DVD/CD publishing solutions, today announced its third generation LightScribe Personal Publishing system, the new Aleratec 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser LS. When connected to a PC via USB 2.0, the Aleratec 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser LS is a 1:2 DVD/CD Duplicator, that enables small and medium businesses to simply, conveniently and affordably burn or LightScribe label 2 CDs or DVDs at once. The new system will be available at 300 Best Buy for Business retail locations nationwide as well as www.BestBuy.com and www.aleratec.com.
"Making high performance desktop DVD/CD disc publishing truly affordable and simple for SMB and SOHO customers has always been a goal for Aleratec," said Perry Solomon, President and CEO of Aleratec. "The Aleratec 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser LS with two LightScribe drives effectively cuts disc copying time and disc labeling time in half compared to single recording drive solutions at an estimated selling price that is 45% lower than our prior generation. All businesses can benefit by having custom DVDs and CDs custom labeled with vivid silkscreen quality. With the Aleratec 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser LS they are empowered with total control of the disc publishing process: from disc content to custom labels to quantities and schedules."
LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling is an integrated system that combines LightScribe enabled DVD/CD recorders with specially coated LightScribe certified media and the powerful Aleratec Disc Publishing Software Suite powered by Droppix, 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. Just burn your images or data onto the disc, flip the disc over to the label side, and burn a customized label. 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.
"Small businesses today are looking for affordability, quality and convenience and LightScribe delivers on all fronts," said Kent Henscheid, Marketing Manager for LightScribe, a business unit of HP. "LightScribe enables businesses to create professional-looking, get-you-noticed CD and DVD labels any time right in the office."
Connecting the Aleratec 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser LS to your computer opens the vast array of truly unique features available only from Aleratec.
The Aleratec 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser LS (Aleratec Part No. 260151, Best Buy SKU 795020) is the latest Aleratec LightScribe DVD/CD Desktop Publisher. The Aleratec 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser LS is a remarkable value with the estimated retail price of $299.
About Aleratec
Aleratec is a leading developer and manufacturer of "Prosumers' Choice" solutions for the USB, DVD/CD duplicating, and DVD/CD publishing markets. Exciting new Aleratec USB, DVD/CD duplicating, and DVD/CD publishing 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. 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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About LightScribe
LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling offers consumers and businesses a simple, no-hassle way to burn professional-looking, silkscreen-quality labels on their CDs and DVDs. LightScribe extends optical media, recorders and software through an integrated system of media with special laser-sensitive coating, laser control and imaging drive modifications, and labeling software enhancements. LightScribe uses the same laser that burns data in the disc drive to create precise, iridescent labels. LightScribe technology was developed and patented by HP. A business unit of HP, LightScribe licenses its technology to optical industry leaders in drive and media manufacturing and to hardware, media and software brands. Additional information about LightScribe is available at www.lightscribe.com.