Includes New ATLAS CD-R and K2EXTREME DVD+R Duplicator Families

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GARDEN GROVE, CA – April 7, 2003 – Kano Technologies has introduced two new families of CD and DVD duplicator systems: the ATLAS CD-R series and the K2EXTREME DVD+R series. Kano now offers the broadest line of CD and DVD duplicator systems in the industry.

The ATLAS CD-R series includes one-, four- and seven-drive, high-performance, stand-alone CD-R towers. ATLAS duplicators enable bit-by-bit copying of a master disc to multiple CD-Rs. With the optional 40GB hard drive, an ATLAS system can copy and store up to 22 master disc images for multiple copying. The seven-drive model copies up to seven 650MB CDs in five minutes. No PC or software is required; an LCD panel guides the user through simple set-up and operation procedures. All ATLAS duplicators feature Lite-On 52x CD-R drives and support all popular standard formats, including CD-ROM, Photo-CD, CD-I, VCD, CD-DA, CD-G, Multi-Session and CD-Plus.

The Kano K2XTREME DVD+R duplicators are the most versatile duplicators available for copying discs in the new DVD+R format, as well as all of the popular CD-R formats. The K2XTREME line includes one-, four- and seven-drive, high-performance recorders. The duplicators provide bit-by-bit copies to multiple DVD+R or CD-R discs at 2.4X DVD+R or 12X CD-R recording speeds. An internal 40GB hard drive stores up to seven master DVD disc images or 22 master CD images. K2XTREME duplicators feature Ricoh model RW5125 DVD+RW drives.

Both duplicators feature custom-designed, industrial enclosures created just for Kano’s ATLAS and K2XTREME systems. The exclusive design minimizes vibrations and dust infiltration. Each chassis has high-volume, low-noise fan ventilation engineered to maintain optimum operating temperature for maximum drive life and dependability. All enclosures are CE-certified and UL-approved.

and compatibility of the DVD+ format. Kano’s focus is on providing complete CD and DVD solutions for applications that users need and are asking for. All Kano products are manufactured in an ISO 9001:2000 facility.
Pricing for the ATLAS family starts at $399. For the K2XTREME family, pricing starts at $999. These products are available now from D&H Distributing (www.dandh.com).

ABOUT KANO TECHNOLOGIES
Kano Technologies (www.kanotechnologies.com) is a California-based CD and DVD+ RW/R storage-solutions company. The company develops, sells, and supports optical-storage applications and solutions that take full advantage of the performance, capacity

Industry veteran, Richard Young, launched Kano in 2002. In 1985, Young delivered the first Hitachi-manufactured CD-ROM drive to Microsoft for the development of MS-DOS extensions. As president of JVC in 1991, he debuted the first JVC half-height 1x CD-R drive with authoring software at COMDEX, winning the “Most Innovative Technology” show award. Young’s company is backed by major investors with extensive storage experience.

Kano Technologies Corporation
11522 Markon Dr., Garden Grove, CA 92841
714-379-5520
Fax: 714-379-4541
www.kanotechnologies.com

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Richard Young, Kano Technologies, ryoung@kanotechnologies.com, 714-379-5520
Kelly Schafer, schafer2684@adelphia.net, 760-434-4661

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* Kano Recording Systems are not intended for copying of commercially available CDs, DVD movies or other copyright-protected materials. The only intended use is for creation and storage of original material. Unauthorized copying of copyrighted materials may be subject to claims for damages and penalties.