Released on: August 14, 2008, 1:21 pm

Press Release Author: NextComputing

Industry: Computers

Press Release Summary: NextComputing announces the integration of a Panasonic
recordable Blu-Ray drive on its mobile workstations.

Press Release Body: Nashua, NH - August 14, 2008 - NextComputing, manufacturers of
flextops and rugged portable computers, announces the integration of a Panasonic
recordable Blu-Ray drive on its mobile workstations. The superior optical drive is
available in place of the internal DVD drive on all mobile computer models, the
NextDimension Pro and Pro HD, NextDimension Evo and Evo HD, Vigor Pro SD, and the
Vigor Evo HD.

The Blu-Ray format was developed to enable recording, rewriting and playback of
high-definition video (HD), as well as storing large amounts of data. The format
allows data to be packed more tightly and stored in less space, offering more than
five times the storage capacity of traditional DVDs and holding up to 50GB on a
dual-layer disc.

\"Blu-Ray is becoming essential for anyone who produces video, not only as the format
of choice for HD video distribution, but also as an inexpensive, high-capacity
backup solution,\" says Aaron Sherman, Business Development Manager for Broadcast &
Digital Media at NextComputing. \"With our portable NextDimension systems, you now
have the capability to capture, edit, and author HD content directly to the Blu-Ray
disc format - all in a mobile system. This could make a real difference for
videographers, independent production companies, and event producers looking to
generate consumer-ready HD titles quickly and cost-effectively."

Blu-Ray is currently supported by more than 180 of the world\'s leading consumer
electronics, personal computer, recording media, video game and music companies. The
format also has broad support from the major movie studios as a successor to today\'s
DVD format. In fact, all major movie studios (Disney, Fox, Warner, Paramount, Sony,
Lionsgate, Universal and MGM) have released movies in the Blu-Ray format. With the
adoption of Blu-Ray, NextComputing demonstrates readiness for the evolution of
digital media in any form.

About NextComputing: A unique breed of technology company that specializes in
high-performance, small form factor, portable computing solutions in both ruggedized
and sleek commercialized form factors. For more information on NextComputing's
products, visit http://www.nextcomputing.com.

Direct Contact:
Marc Isacoff
Marketing Coordinator
+603-459-2448
misacoff(at)nextcomputing.com

NextComputing general media contact:
Laura Cooper
Marketing Communications Manager
4 Townsend West, Unit 17
Nashua, NH 03060
+978.314.0924
Lcooper@NextComputing.com


Web Site: http://www.nextcomputing.com

Contact Details: 4 Townsend West, Unit 17
Nashua, NH 03063
603-459-2448
sales@nextcomputing.com