Aleratec Inc., leading developer andmanufacturer of "Prosumers' Choice" solutions for the Blu-ray, DVD/CD,Flash, HDD, USB duplicating, and DVD/CD publishing markets, announcesdramatic price reductions for its Blu-ray products. The 1:3 Copy CruiserBlu LS(tm), a LightScribe-enabled disc publisher supporting Blu-rayrecording has been reduced 25% to a new low estimated retail price of$1575 and Aleratec's new 4x BD-R Blu-ray recording media has beenreduced 65% to $57.99. The 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS incorporates three,6x, SATA Blu-ray drives that can simultaneously produce up to 3silkscreen quality, direct to disc DVD or CD LightScribe labels or up to3 Blu-ray, DVD or CD disc copies in record time. The 1:3 Copy CruiserBlu LS has an eSATA connection to your computer for the most stablelabeling and duplicating processes. For those that do not have an eSATAport on their computer, a dual channel eSATA host adapter is includedFREE with purchase. The powerful Aleratec Disc Publishing SoftwareSuite -- ideal all in one package for music, photos, video, data, andbackup -- is also included FREE with purchase.

"In challenging times like these, we are excited to be able to offerserious cost reductions to our Prosumer users. We created oursuccessful Blu-ray 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS in direct response to thegrowing demand for the higher capacities required for high definitionvideo quality. Slashing prices on LightScribe enabled Blu-ray discpublishers and Aleratec BD-R media paves the way to the use of highspeed, high capacity Blu-ray technology to a much broader range ofapplications, including government, education and all sizes ofbusinesses," stated Perry Solomon, Aleratec President and CEO.

LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling is an integrated system that combinesLightScribe-enabled DVD/CD recorders with specially coated LightScribecompliant media and the powerful Aleratec Disc Publishing Software Suiteto produce precise, laser-etched, silkscreen quality labels withsuperior sharpness and clarity. LightScribe creates professional-lookingCD and DVD labels right in the drive -- no messy markers or additionalprinting supplies required. Small and medium businesses can burn a fewdiscs or many and complement each with descriptive titles, contentlists, graphics or company logos on their labels.

The 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS supports 50GB capacity double layer BDmedia. To take full advantage of Blu-ray's BD disc capacity, the uniqueAleratec Blu-ray system supports 6x BD recording speeds and has an eSATAinterface to the computer improving data transfer characteristics duringrecording or copying. With the Aleratec Disc Duplicating and DiscRecording Software Suite, you can make up to 50GB compilations on yourhard drive and quickly make 3 simultaneous copies. And with up to 50GBdisc capacity, the 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS is an excellent back updevice.

Making the highest performance disc publishing solutions affordable foreveryone has always been a goal for Aleratec. With a Estimated RetailPrice reduced 25% to $1575, the 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS, proudlyassembled in the USA from components sourced globally (Aleratec Part #260163, Ingram Micro SKU N69467), has the BD high per disc capacityneeded for the latest high definition applications.

Aleratec also offers Aleratec brand Blu-ray 4x BD-R 25GB DuplicatorGrade 10-Pack media (Aleratec Part # 370101, Ingram Micro SKU Q68952)optimized for delivering higher definition picture and sound quality.Aleratec BD-R media can hold 25GB, for recording over 2 hours of HDvideo or 23 hours of standard definition video or just PC data storage.The duplicator grade 10-Pack of BD-R media has a new low EstimatedRetail Price of $57.99, a 65% reduction over the previous price.

The full line of Aleratec solutions, and accessories is featured atAAFES, Amazon.com, B&H Photo Video, Best Buy, Buy.com, CDW, Dell, HP,Insight, J & R, Mac Connection, MacMall, Micro Center, Office Depot, PCConnection, PC Mall, QVC.com, Staples, Tech Depot and Wal-Mart inaddition to other leading U.S. retailers. Government and Educationcustomers may purchase from Government and Education Specialistsincluding AAFES, B&H Photo Video Gov, Best Buy Gov/Ed, CDW-G, CompuCom,EnPointe, GovConnection, GTSI, Insight Gov, PC Mall Gov, Pomeroy,Shi.com, Softchoice, telcobuy, TIG, and Unisys. All products areavailable to resellers in the U.S. through D&H Distributing, IngramMicro, and Tech Data; in Canada through D&H Canada and Ingram MicroCanada; in Latin America and the Caribbean through Tech Data Miami.

Complete information available at www.aleratec.com/.