CHATSWORTH, Calif., August 4, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Alera Technologies, developer and manufacturer of Advanced Optical Recording Solutions proudly announces that its DVD Copy Cruiser Dual(tm) has earned the DVDplusRW Organization Editors' Choice Award for outstanding achievement. The DVD Copy Cruiser Dual is a Stand Alone Duplicator and USB 2.0 DVD Recorder, all in one unit that supports all popular DVD Formats. This is Alera Technologies third DVDplusRW Editors' Choice.
The DVDplusRW Organization is an independent international organization supporting the new DVD+R/+RW DVD recording formats that have been developed by the DVD+RW Alliance. The DVD+RW Alliance seeks to develop and promote a universally compatible, rewritable DVD format to enable true convergence between personal computing and consumer electronics products. Alera Technologies supports the DVD+RW Alliance whose members include Dell, Hewlett-Packard Company, MCC/Verbatim, Microsoft, Philips Electronics, Ricoh Company Ltd., Sony Corporation, Thomson Multimedia and Yamaha Corporation, among others.
Jorg Kennis, Editor of DVDplusRW.org states. "We never expected a DVD/CD duplicator unit priced at consumer level to offer this much functionality. Next to simple 1-on-1 copying of both CD and DVD media, the backlighted LCD display opens up many extra functions, all of which can be used without connecting to a PC. We fancy the fact that Alera has brought DVD+R and DVD+RW into the duplicator field as one of the firsts in the industry to offer a device that's capable of writing all popular DVD formats. The unit can also be used as a state-of-the art 4x DVD recorder drive when connected to a PC. It will get you up and going immediately, as it comes bundled with an enormous amount of software to let you do anything from burning data backups to creating full featured DVD-Video titles, and it even includes +VR support."
(Please see http://www.dvdplusrw.org/pc/alera_dvdcopycruiser.html for the full review)
"It is gratifying to have been awarded another DVDplusRW Editors' Choice Award recognizing the excellence of our new DVD Copy Cruiser Dual and Alera Technologies DVD Technology. Customer reactions indicate that our 8-in-1 Dual Technology DVD/CD Duplicator products are a major success as they give users, the never before available, freedom to choose DVD Formats. Our unique implementation of DVD Dual Technology truly provides the professional strength solution demanded by the prosumer and the convenience that can be appreciated by every user." noted Perry Solomon, President and CEO of Alera Technologies.
The new DVD Copy Cruiser Dual solves the DVD format dilemma. Now customers are able to use DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW and CD-ROM discs all with one product. Based on Dual Standard 8-in-1 DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW Technology, this new duplicator technology supports all popular DVD formats!
The DVD Copy Cruiser Dual (Alera Technologies Part # 260124, Ingram Micro SKU # 882926) has a low Estimated Street Price (ESP) of only $749 so that Prosumer, Corporate, Government and Education users, all can enjoy an integrated tool for creating and duplicating both DVDs and CDs. The DVD Copy Cruiser Dual is two systems in one. Not only is it a powerful stand alone DVD and CD duplicator, but it is equipped with a USB 2.0 connection so that you can connect its state of the art 4x DVD Recorder to your computer, load the powerful software included, and create your own custom DVDs in either DVD-R/RW or DVD+R/RW format. Ulead DVD MovieFactory, Ahead Nero Express and Vision Express, Music Match Jukebox and a World Class DVD Player are included. Please note the DVD Copy Cruiser Dual will not duplicate copy protected materials such as commercial DVD movies.
Alera Technologies full line of DVD and CD recording and duplication solutions are featured at 4SURE.com, AAFES, Amazon.com, Best Buy, Buy.com, CDW, CompUSA, Global Computer, Insight, J & R, Mac Connection, MacMall, Mac Warehouse, Micro Center, Micro Warehouse, Office Depot, Office Max, PC Connection, PC Mall, PC Nation, Tech Depot, Wolfe's, Zones, in addition to other leading retailers. Government and Education customers may purchase from Government and Educations Specialists including AAFES, CDW-G, CompuCom, Daly Computer, EnPointe, Fed Tek, GCI, GovConnection, GOVPLACE, Green Pages, GTSI, Horizon, Insight Gov, Manchester, Northern NEF, PC Mall Gov. All products are available to resellers through Ingram Micro, the world's largest microcomputer products distributor. 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 creating a new standard in the industry with professional strength solutions at consumer prices that are exceptionally easy to use and understand. The Alera Technologies offering is augmented with unique, useful accessories. 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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