Aleratec Launches Charge and Sync Station Mini 10 ( $399)

Aleratec Inc. will introduce the Charge and Sync Station Mini 10 at this year’s International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) show in Atlanta, GA.

Tailored for educational environments where frequent charging and synchronizing is often required, the 10-port charge and sync station supports iOS, Android and most other platforms, and charges and syncs devices for fast tablet deployment. It has a small form factor, is durable with an all-metal enclosure and charges or syncs up to 10 tablets, smartphones, iPods or other USB-charged devices at a time. It also boasts smart-charge support for iOS devices for the fast charging of iPads and up to 2.1 amps per USB port. A 150-Watt power adapter provides ample power while LED lights show when each device is charging or syncing.

“As tablet deployment become more prevalent in educational environments, the need to keep devices charged, synced and ready to go will increase,” says Perry Solomon, Aleratec president and CEO. “The Charge and Sync Station Mini 10 is an economical, compact and durable device that lets users quickly charge and sync up to 10 tablets at a time.“

Using the station is simple. Users connect their portable devices to the unit with USB cables (not included), plug the station into a power outlet and turn the unit on. To synchronize multiple devices, connect a computer to the external USB port on the back of the station and switch it from charge mode to sync mode. Tailored for use in schools, businesses or any organization with portable devices to manage, it:

• Fits into laptop bags or desk drawers

• Includes an all-metal enclosure

• Supplies up to 2.1 amps of power to each port

This is part of the company’s line of Portable Device Management (PDM) products.

Available for shipment with an ERP of $399 from resellers and distribution partners.