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CONDRE ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF (AIT-1) STORAGE DEVICE

Condre Inc., announced the release of a Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB) Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT-1) storage device that delivers high capacity and high performance data storage for individual workstations and small to medium-sized networks and servers.

The new Condre AIT-1 external drive combines a native capacity of 35GB per cartridge (91GB with 2.6:1 compression) with a transfer rate of up to 4MB/sec (10MB/sec with 2.6:1 compression) for reliable storage and backup. In addition, the drive offers flexibility with plug-and-play connectivity to most PC and Mac systems and can be easily shared between workstations.

"The storage needs of small businesses continue to grow, and the addition of the AIT-1 drive to our line-up offers a complete, convenient and affordable data storage, recovery and archival solution to our customers. The AIT format also complements our line of CD and DVD R interchange systems we provide for audio and video applications. We're excited to implement this technology into our new Tape Storage product line," said Chuck Alcon, Jr., General Manager of Condre's Minneapolis Operations.

"AIT technology is designed to meet a wide range of customer requirements for affordable, reliable and scalable data storage," said John Woelbern, director of marketing for the tape storage solutions division of Sony Electronics' Business Solutions & Systems Company. "We are pleased that Condre is working with Sony AIT technology to address a new market segment based on USB 2.0 host connectivity."

About AIT Technology

A product of Sony's 50 years of innovation and technological excellence in magnetic recording techniques and mechanisms, the AIT format is a futureoriented technology that sets new, progressive performance and capacity standards for high-density data recording. Since its introduction in 1996, the AIT-1 model has been continuously enhanced and now fills the price-point gap between low-end DDS and high-end tape storage solutions. AIT technology now offers from 35GB to up to 100GB of native capacity per cartridge, and a forward-looking roadmap to bring a sixth-generation drive with up to 800GB of capacity to market.

Condre Inc., is a leading OEM/Manufacturer of CD and DVD Duplication -- Publishing and Hard Drive -- Tape systems specializing in the development and support of low cost, high performance technology for a variety of user applications and environments. With a management team that has 50+ years of combined industry experience, Condre offers its products and services via its partnerships with OEM's, VAR's and Dealers worldwide.

For pricing, availability, and complete product information on the new Condre AIT-1 drive and other Condre products, please call 952-294-4900 or visit www.condre.com.