CHATSWORTH, Calif., March 27, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Aleratec, developer and manufacturer of advanced USB, DVD/CD duplicating, recording, and digital imaging solutions announced today the addition of a faster, higher capacity, Autoloading Duplicator. Aleratec is introducing its new 1:5 DVD/CD Auto Copy Tower (tm) is the next generation of Aleratec's Auto Loading Duplicator. It is a stand alone DVD/CD Autoloader that can copy up to 200 DVDs at 50 DVDs per hour, unattended, with no computer required. The new Aleratec Auto Copy Tower includes a fast and reliable robotic loading mechanism, a 160GB Hard Disk Drive to store frequently used source material, and five of the latest technology 16 x 16 DVD/CD Recorders to assure the fastest possible copies. The new Auto Copy Tower also supports DVD Double Layer recording technology so users can copy 8.5GB DVDs using Double Layer media. The distinctive "professional black" design fits perfectly in any environment, from the computer room to the Hollywood Studio.
"This exciting new Autoloading Duplicator is 66% faster and greater than 10% higher capacity than our first generation product. But the real news is that we are offering the 1:5 DVD/CD Auto Copy Tower with these very significant increases in speed and capacity at the same price we used to launch its predecessor," stated Perry Solomon, President and CEO. "With 16x DVD recording speeds and 5 DVD/CD recorders, the 1:5 DVD/CD Auto Copy Tower can produce up to 200 DVDs in about 4 hours or 200 CDs in about 2 hours, completely unattended. That's the highest throughput in its class. 200 DVDs can be finished in 1/2 of a normal work day or can be left overnight successfully increasing everyone's productivity."
The 1:5 DVD/CD Auto Copy Tower has an advanced robotic loading mechanism and controller designed specifically for reliable, unattended loading and unloading of DVDs and CDs into the Auto Copy Tower's DVD/CD recorders. Making up to 200 copies is easy. Just copy your source disc to the Auto Copy Tower's Hard Disk Drive and load the number of discs you need in the input bins, push Copy and the 1:5 DVD/CD Auto Copy Tower does the rest unattended, freeing you to do something else.
The 1:5 DVD/CD Auto Copy Tower incorporates a fast, built-in 160GB hard disk drive to store up to 24 frequently used 4.7GB DVD images. The hard disk also maximizes copying stability especially in high speed copying operations. The 1:5 DVD/CD Auto Copy Tower will copy at up to 16x on both DVD+R and DVD-R media. The rewrite speeds are up to 8x with DVD+RW and 4x with DVD-RW media. The DVD read speed is 16x. The CD speeds are CD-R 48x, CD-RW 24x, and CD read is 48x. The 1:5 DVD/CD Auto Copy Tower also supports Double Layer technology that can copy 8.5GB Double Layer DVDs at up to 4x.
The 1:5 DVD/CD Auto Copy Tower (Aleratec Part # 280104, Ingram Micro SKU # J49688) makes up to 200 unattended copies of DVDs at up to 16x DVD recording speed or CDs at up to 48x CD recording speed. With the low Estimated Street Prices of $3,499, the new Auto Loading Duplicator is ideal for Prosumer, Corporate, Government and Education applications.
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, Hewlett Packard, Insight, J & R, Mac Connection, MacMall, Micro Center, Office Depot, PC Connection, PC Mall, PC Nation, ProVantage, Quill, Ritz Camera, Sears, Target, and Tech Depot 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, Softchoice, TIG and Unisys. All products are available to resellers through Bell Microproducts, DBL Distributing, Ingram Micro, and Ingram Micro Canada. Complete information available at http://www.aleratec.com
About Aleratec
Aleratec is a leading developer and manufacturer of Aleratec "Prosumers' Choice" solutions for the USB, DVD/CD duplicating, DVD/CD publishing, and digital imaging markets. Exciting new Aleratec USB, DVD/CD duplicating, DVD/CD publishing, and digital imaging 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. Alera Technologies 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: (866) 77-ALERA, Phone: (818) 678-6900, or FAX: (818) 475-5200.
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