Aleratec With 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU HLX Disc Duplicator ($1,575)

Aleratec, Inc. introduced a new Blu-ray disc duplicator for the prosumer market.

This is the 3rd generation Blu-ray duplicator that Aleratec has brought to market. The Aleratec 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU HLX features a high-speed transfer rate of 8X and embraces LightScribe technology, a system for labeling discs.

“Aleratec was the first disc duplicator company to adopt the LightScribe labeling technology,” stated Kent Henscheid, marketing manager for LightScribe. “We are pleased to see Aleratec carry on the tradition with this new 8X Blu-ray duplicator that features LightScribe DVD/CD functionality."

Aleratec’s new 8X, Blu-ray Disc Duplicator allows a customer to duplicate up to three discs simultaneously while connected to the computer through an external eSATA connection. Each drive has an 8 MB internal memory to buffer write data while performing the duplication.  Advanced algorithms prevent buffer underruns/overruns to create an exact duplicate disc up to an 8X speed. The Aleratec 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU HLX simultaneously produces up to 3 Blu-ray, or DVD, or CD Copies or simultaneously produces 3 DVD or CD silk screen quality direct to disc LightScribe labels.

The Aleratec 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU HLX includes an eSata adapter that allows the user to add a second device for a maximum of 6 drives. Aleratec also sells an optional eSata host adapter (P/N 240137) that allows the customer to connect a maximum of 12 drives for commercial applications.

The Aleratec 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu HLX incorporates the latest, high speed Blu-ray/DVD/CD recording technology for high speed duplicating. The powerful Disc Duplicating software suite included FREE with purchase is the ideal all in one package for music, photos, video data and backup. Aleratec offers a broad range of LightScribe media designed to complement its products.

Features:

• Supports Blu-ray, DVD and CD duplicating and recording
• Up to 3 simultaneous direct to disc LightScribe DVD/CD Labels
• Up to 3 simultaneous BD copies at up to 8x speed
• Up to 50GB capacity per disc
• Dual Channel PCI Express eSATA host adapter included free with purchase
• Aleratec Disc Publishing Software Suite included free with purchase

“While maintaining our focus on the Prosumer market, the Aleratec 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU HLX is the ultimate LightScribe duplicator,” stated Perry Solomon, Aleratec President and CEO. “We are always focused on providing sophisticated solutions with advanced features to satisfy the needs of the professional consumer.”

Assembled in the USA from components sourced globally, the Aleratec 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU HLX, 8X Blu-ray Disc Duplicator (Aleratec P/N 260164) has an estimated retail price of $1,575 and is available now through Aleratec’s distribution partners. For a limited period of time, Aleratec is offering its customers a free Inkjet Printer and 25-pack of Blu-ray discs with the purchase of each 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU HLX Disc Duplicator.