CHATSWORTH, Calif., Aug. 19, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aleratec Inc., leading developer and manufacturer of "Prosumers' Choice" solutions for the USB, Flash, HDD, Blu-ray, DVD/CD, duplicating, and DVD/CD publishing markets, announced today the availability of volume packaged, high performance, Duplicator Grade LightScribe media at significantly lower prices through "A" list online resellers. Aleratec Duplicator Grade LightScribe media is available online from leading resellers including AAFES, Amazon, B&H Photo Video, BestBuy Business.com, Buy.com, CDW, Dell, HP, J&R, NewEgg, Overstock.com, PC Connection, PC Mall, QVC.com, Ritz Camera, and Walmart.com.
"Aleratec has developed Duplicator Grade LightScribe Media for those discerning users that insist on defect free media with the capacity for the highest contrast labels, quality recordings, and the highest yields," stated Perry Solomon, Aleratec President and CEO. "These customers have been asking for media in higher quantities and we have responded with our 600 packs and lower pricing. We are proud to offer these through the top online resellers. Why would anyone trust budget media offered by 'B' list resellers you have never heard of for critical business, government, or corporate applications?"
Aleratec Direct Disc Publishing is an integrated system that combines LightScribe enabled DVD/CD publishers with specially coated LightScribe compliant media and the powerful Aleratec Disc Publishing Software Suite, to produce precise, laser-etched, disc labels with superior sharpness and clarity. LightScribe laser burns professional-looking CD and DVD labels directly on the disc -- no ink or other costly printing supplies are required. Aleratec is committed to be the leader in LightScribe media for Prosumer disc publishing applications.
"Any volume corporate or government user knows the importance of trouble free media and having it readily available," said Kent Henscheid, Marketing Manager for LightScribe, a business unit of HP. "Customers that need to duplicate quantities of DVDs and CDs with LightScribe silkscreen quality labels will benefit from Aleratec's duplicator grade media volume packs."
In disc publishing with LightScribe, users need maximum assurance that the media they are using has the capability of producing the best silkscreen quality labels. The challenge is being sure that the media chosen is consistently the highest quality as there are many variables that can influence the reliability of the publishing process. Aleratec has accepted this challenge using the highest standards and quality controls to assure consistency and the highest reliability media for disc publishing.
For the convenience of the volume customer, Aleratec Duplicator Grade LightScribe Media is available in 600 packs:
LightScribe DVD+R 16x V1.2 Duplicator Grade Media 600-Pack Aleratec Part # 300115, Ingram Micro SKU R86781, Tech Data SKU 25375I ESP $499.00 LightScribe DVD-R 16x V1.2 Duplicator Grade Media 600-Pack Aleratec Part # 230117, Ingram Micro SKU U06776, Tech Data SKU 25374I ESP $499.00 LightScribe CD-R 52x V1.2 Duplicator Grade Media 600-Pack Aleratec Part # 110120, Ingram Micro SKU R86782, Tech Data SKU 25376I ESP $285.00
A wide variety of Aleratec LightScribe Duplicator Grade media is also available in 100-Packs including LightScribe CD-R 52x V1.2 Duplicator Grade Media 100-Pack (Aleratec Part # 110116, Ingram Micro SKU K88068, Tech Data SKU 58357H) at the new low ESP of $49.99.
The full line of Aleratec solutions, and accessories is featured at AAFES, Adorama, Amazon.com, B&H Photo Video, Best Buy, Buy.com, CDW, Circuit City, Dell, Hewlett Packard, Insight, J & R, Mac Connection, MacMall, Meijer, Micro Center, NewEgg, Office Depot, PC Connection, PC Mall, PC Nation, ProVantage, Quill, QVC.com, 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, EnPointe, GovConnection, GTSI, Insight Gov, PC Mall Gov, Pomeroy, Sayers, Shi.com, Softchoice, telcobuy, TIG, and Unisys. All products are available to resellers in the U.S. through D&H Distributing, DBL Distributing, Ingram Micro, and Tech Data; in Canada through D&H Canada and Ingram Micro Canada; in Latin America and the Caribbean through Tech Data Miami. Complete information available at http://www.aleratec.com
About Aleratec
Aleratec Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of "Prosumers' Choice" solutions for the USB, Flash, HDD, Blu-ray, DVD/CD duplicating, and DVD/CD publishing markets. Exciting new disc duplicating and disc publishing products and optical recording media are establishing a higher standard in the industry offering 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.