CHATSWORTH, Calif., June 19, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Aleratec, developer and manufacturer of advanced USB, DVD/CD duplicating, recording, and digital imaging solutions is excited to announce today another "Only from Aleratec" product, the first Expandable LightScribe DVD/CD Publishing System. The 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro LX is 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, a 2 drive external DVD/CD recorder, and with LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling technology it can laser burn silkscreen quality labels on 2 discs at once. This exciting new disc publisher can be easily expanded to a DVD/CD publishing system with double this capacity. Since the "Only from Aleratec" Software Suite included supports simultaneous use of up to 4 drives, the 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro LX is easily expanded to a desktop publishing system capable of double capacity by simply plugging in another unit to your PC. Now you have a 1:4 DVD/CD duplicator, a 4 drive DVD/CD recorder, a 4 drive direct to disc labeler, and two stand alone duplicators when you need them.
"In the process of perfecting our desktop duplicators, we first added LightScribe technology, addressing our Prosumer users' need to add silkscreen quality labels to their discs. Further listening to our customers we found the ability to expand the system to be the next priority in perfecting a LightScribe publisher. Aleratec's outstanding success in the duplicator marketplace is due to an ability to listen carefully to what the end users' pain points are and use proprietary technology to address them in totally unique implementations that are consistently generations ahead of the competition," stated Perry Solomon, President and CEO of Aleratec. "The 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro LS starts as an advanced stand alone 1:1 DVD/CD Duplicator. When connected to a PC, it is a 1:2 DVD/CD Duplicator, a 2 disc LightScribe direct to disc labeler without the mess and consumables of a printer, and a 2 disc recorder, and without compromising any function. Now, for the most significant benefit: it is easily expandable. You can buy only what you need now and double capacity later by just plugging in another 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro LX to your PC. Furthermore, it supports all popular DVD/CD formats, including DVD-RAM for backup and re-writability."
LightScribe technology 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 great-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, 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, a business unit of HP. "Whether small businesses want to burn a few discs or many, complemented with a descriptive title, a content list, relevant images and/or company logo on the label, this new solution by Aleratec scales to meet their needs."
Connecting the 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro LX to your computer opens the vast array of truly unique features available only from Aleratec. Using the Special Edition Droppix Software included, you can laser burn two labels simultaneously or you can record two DVD/CD disc creations simultaneously. Even more exciting, you can connect another 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro LX to your PC and you can simultaneously produce up to four DVD/CD Copies, Recordings, or Clearly Labeled Discs. You can even mix copying discs and burning labels at the same time which makes it perfect for one off jobs where the content and the label of each disc is different, or you can burn up to four different discs or four different labels at the same time.
The 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro LX (Aleratec Part # 260154, Ingram Micro SKU # K24607) is the only expandable LightScribe DVD/CD Desktop Publisher. The 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro LX is a remarkable value with a low Estimated Street Price of $549 and the fact that it is expandable 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro LX assures users they can upgrade later and purchase only what they need now.
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, Tech Depot and Wal-Mart 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. Aleratec 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-ALERA, 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.