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Aleratec today introduced a new hard disk drive duplicator for professionals who want the features and power of a full-sized duplicator system in a compact, portable device.

The Aleratec 1:1 HDD PortaCruiser™ is both a powerful standalone hard disk drive duplicator and a versatile Dual Disk RAID Controller in one lightweight, portable device. In duplicator mode, the 1:1 HDD PortaCruiser™ duplicates either 2.5” or 3.5” SATA I/II hard disk drives, creating perfect clone hard drives. With the optional IDE Accessories Pack (Part number 240146 sold separately), the HDD PortaCruiser™ is compatible with 2.5” and 3.5” IDE hard disk drives as well. You can even duplicate from an IDE drive to a SATA drive, or vice-versa! As a Dual Disk RAID Controller, the 1:1 HDD PortaCruiser™ can be attached to a PC through its high-speed USB 2.0 interface and used as an external storage device or hard drive backup for critical files.

Acronova Technology, Inc. is attending the CeBit 2010 in March and will introduce its newest disc publishing solution, the Nimbie Sidekick, to the European market for the first time.

Nimbie Sidekick is a disc auto-loading system for selected Epson printers. Users can buy off-the-shelf Epson printers with manual disc printing function and attach the Nimbie Sidekick to enable automated disc printing of up to 100 discs in one process.

Without any complicated printer modification, users can simply attach the Nimbie Sidekick to their printers and start batch printing. Nimbie Sidekick is compatible with a range of Epson 6 color ink-jet printers, the colors are vibrant and the run-cost is minimal since no proprietary ink cartridges are required. Nimbie Sidekick can also be used with printers with CISS (Continuous Ink Supply System) installed.

Aleratec Inc., leading developer and manufacturer of "Prosumers' Choice" solutions for the USB, Flash, HDD, Blu-ray, DVD CD, duplicating, and DVD/CD publishing markets, introduced today the Aleratec 1:1 Hard Disk Drive Copy Cruiser Mini™ - a low-cost, hard drive duplicator.

The Aleratec HDD Copy Cruiser Mini is both a powerful standalone hard disk drive duplicator and a versatile hard disk drive docking station in one lightweight, portable device. In standalone mode, the 1:1 HDD Copy Cruiser Mini duplicates either 2.5” or 3.5” SATA I/II hard disk drives, creating perfect clone hard drives. As a docking station, it can be attached to a PC through its high-speed USB 2.0 interface and used as an external storage device or hard drive backup for critical files. It’s your choice…you decide!

Kanguru Solutions has released a new full featured, entry level, hard drive duplicator. The Kanguru HD Duplicator Mini Clone is an ultra compact, stand alone 1 target Hard Drive Duplicator. In the high priced hard drive duplicator market, the Mini Clone stands alone as an affordable solution with all the features of the higher priced models.

“This is a great solution for people or companies watching their bottom line.” said Noah Manders, Product Manager at Kanguru Solutions. “It has all the features people have come to expect from Kanguru Hard Drive Duplicators, at an incredibly affordable price. It is a perfect complement to our larger scale duplicators.”

Primera Technology, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of CD/DVD and Blu-ray Disc Publishers, today announced its BravoPro Xi-Series Disc Publishers (DP-PRO Xi-Series in Europe, Scandinavia and Middle East).

BravoPro Xi-Series Disc Publishers are new and improved versions of Primera’s award-winning BravoPro Disc Publishers. With their built-in high-speed recorders, direct-to-disc printing and fast robotics, these desktop units automate the process of burning and printing quantities of CDs and DVDs.

Features of the Xi-Series include:

• 300% faster robotics for higher throughput
• Interior blue LED lighting with job status feedback
• Seventh-generation disc picking mechanism
• Compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7 and Mac OS X 10.5 (or higher)
• Optional Blu-ray Disc™ recordable drives
• New lower prices

Digital media technology company Copytrax have announced the launch of their Copytrax NS2100 CD, DVD and Blu Ray network publishing system, a system that will enable companies and organisations to efficiently create CD's and DVD's for products such as music, film, software and games, as well as corporate data, presentations and product data. This “Multi-platform” Windows, Mac OS & Linux, Network Connected Machine is capable of copying data to disk and printing on body labels, delivering finished digital media.

"This is a very capable piece of equipment," said Steve Woods, of Copytrax. "It is 'Internet Browser Controlled' so that any permitted person within the company can create the content and label design for the disk and control production from their desktop, wherever they are in the world. The system uses a secure on-line software package (embedded in the machine) that makes the whole process very easy and very flexible."

Primera Technology, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of CD/DVD and Blu-ray Disc Publishers, today announced its PTPublisher for Mac software.

PTPublisher for Mac is a new, easy-to-use yet fully-featured burning and printing software program written specifically for use with Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard®) and 10.6 (Snow Leopard®). It is powered by the popular Roxio® burn engine and works with any of Primera’s Bravo-Series Disc Publishers (DP-Series Disc Publishers in Europe, Scandinavia and Middle East).

Features of PTPublisher for Mac include:

• Intuitive user interface for multiple job types, including audio, video, data and copy jobs
• Wizard-style navigation
• Integrated DiscCover™ Label Design Software for direct-to-disc printing
• Media levels and robot status monitored on-screen and in real time
• Automatic updater (active Internet connection required)

Nimbie NB12BR, the world’s most compact duplicator, now comes with the industry fastest Pioneer BDR-203BK for standalone burning applications at an advanced production rate. Burning 100 or more Blu-ray discs at 8x high speed in automation is now easier and faster.

Blu-ray enabled Nimbie NB12BR provides users new options for data storage and back up. A single layer Blu-ray discs can hold up to 25GB and 50GB on a dual-layer disc, offering the possibility to back up large amount of data on fewer optical storage media. The arrival of Nimbie NB12BR is also an exciting news for video makers, making it possible for them to burn high-definition (HD) videos.

Nimbie NB12BR has eliminated the traditional robotic arm to increase the unit’s efficiency in disc handling. Acronova Technology introduced a new top-feeding loader and un-loader which shortens cycle time and allows unlimited disc refill to any on-going disc duplication project.

Aleratec Inc., leading developer and manufacturer of "Prosumers' Choice" solutions for the USB, Flash, HDD, Blu-ray, DVD CD, duplicating, and DVD/CD publishing markets, announced today the availability of White InkJet Printable, high performance, Duplicator Grade BD-R 4x Blu-ray media. Aleratec Duplicator Grade media is optimized for use in demanding professional duplication applications.

"Responding to Prosumer demand, we are pleased to offer this new white inkjet printable, high performance BD-R 4x Blu-ray media" stated Perry Solomon, Aleratec President and CEO. "Not only is it high performance and duplicator grade, it has a white inkjet printable surface that allows printing on the hub of the discs. It is optimized for use with the Aleratec RoboJet inkjet printers that produce superior, professional quality, high resolution, labels in brilliant colors."

The InkJet Printable BD-R 4x media is available in convenient 25 packs that make volume duplicating and labeling jobs easier and more economical to produce. White InkJet Printable BD-R 4x Duplicator Grade Media it the recommended inkjet printable BD-R media for use with Aleratec BD-R duplicators and robotic inkjet printers.