CHATSWORTH, Calif., Oct. 15, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Aleratec, leading developer and manufacturer of "Prosumers' Choice" solutions for the Blu-ray, DVD/CD, USB duplicating, and DVD/CD publishing markets, is excited to announce another "Only from Aleratec" product, the next generation of the popular, award winning, scalable desktop LightScribe DVD/CD Publishing System. The innovative 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro HLX can operate as a stand alone 1:1 DVD/CD Duplicator. When connected to your PC via USB 2.0, it becomes a 1:2 DVD/CD Duplicator. And with LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling technology, it can laser burn silkscreen quality labels on two discs at once.
This exciting new disc publisher can be easily expanded to a DVD/CD publishing system with double this capacity. Since the included Aleratec DVD/CD Disc Publishing Software Suite supports simultaneous use of multiple drives, the 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro HLX easily scales to a system capable of double capacity by simply plugging in another unit to your PC. Customers now have a 1:4 DVD/CD duplicator, a four drive direct to disc labeler, and two stand alone duplicators when they need them.
"Our first generation scalable desktop disk publisher has been an exciting, award winning success. Now virtually the same features are available in the new 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro HLX with faster disc publishing times and an attractive new lighter weight enclosure design," stated Perry Solomon, President and CEO of Aleratec. "The 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro HLX can duplicate DVDs at up to 20x speeds in its stand alone mode. Connect it to a PC and it becomes a 20x two disc LightScribe publisher. Since it is scalable, you buy only what you need now and you have the option to double capacity later."
LightScribe technology is an integrated system that combines LightScribe enabled DVD/CD recorders with specially coated LightScribe media and the powerful Aleratec Disc Publishing Software Suite, to produce precise, laser-etched, silkscreen quality labels with superior sharpness and clarity. LightScribe creates great-looking, direct to disc 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, reinsert the disc and burn a customized label.
"With LightScribe, Aleratec customers can create graphic and text CD and DVD labels in-house that look professional," said Kent Henscheid, Marketing Manager for LightScribe. "Labels can be a descriptive title or content list, incorporate relevant images and/or a company logo. Whether small businesses want to burn a few discs or many, this innovative system by Aleratec scales to meet their needs."
The 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro HLX (Aleratec Part # 260157, Ingram Micro SKU # M46538), is the only scalable desktop LightScribe DVD/CD Publisher. The 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro HLX is proudly assembled in the U.S.A. from components sourced globally and is a remarkable value with a low Estimated Street Price of $479. The fact that it is scalable 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro HLX assures users they can purchase only what they need now and have the option to upgrade later.
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, Circuit City, CompUSA, Dell, Gateway, Hewlett Packard, Insight, J & R, Mac Connection, MacMall, 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, CompUSA, 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; 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 innovative "Prosumers' Choice" solutions for the Blu-ray, DVD/CD, USB duplicating, and DVD/CD publishing markets. Exciting new Aleratec Blu-ray, DVD/CD, USB duplicating, DVD/CD publishing solutions, and LightScribe DVD/CD media are establishing a higher standard in the industry with 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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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.