| Primera Bravo II vs. Leading Competitor |
| (As of April 20, 2005) |
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Primera |
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| Printing |
Bravo II |
Competitor |
Notes |
| Cost of color ink (per ml, street price)* |
$2.60 |
$3.41 |
Competitor is 31% higher priced. |
| Cost of black ink (per ml, street price)* |
$2.60 |
$2.82 |
Competitor is 8.5% higher priced. |
| Proven, second-generation robotics |
Yes |
No |
Competitor's robotics are far more complex and unproven. |
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| Recording |
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| Disc capacity |
50 |
25 |
Bravo II has TWICE the disc capacity. |
| Software |
PTPublisher powered by Sonic® |
Proprietary |
Proprietary software upgrades can be expensive. |
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Sonic is the world's leading CD/DVD burning software company. |
| Accessories and Options |
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| PC and Mac compatible |
Yes |
No |
Software for both PC and Mac is included. |
| Business card/mini-CD capable |
Yes |
No |
Competitor cannot record or print business card CDs or 80mm CDs. |
| Software Developer's Kit available |
Yes |
No |
Allows custom software integration for kiosks, medical imaging, photo, etc. |
| Clear front cover for easy job monitoring |
Yes |
No |
Can't view the burning, printing and robotic process on competitor's unit. |
| Double-disc misfeed detection |
Yes |
No |
Patent-pending feature prevents misfeeds, jams and drive failures. |
| Autoprinter version available at lower cost |
Yes |
No |
Saves you hundreds of dollars if printing only is required. |
| Low-profile, office-friendly styling |
Yes |
No |
Bravo II's unobtrusive, low-profile design fits into any professional environment. |
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| Physical Attributes |
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| Weight |
18 lbs. |
25 lbs. |
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| Height |
7.25" |
19" |
Fits in more spaces and on more desktops. |
| Footprint (Width x Depth) |
276 sq. in. |
305 sq. in. |
Saves space on desktops. |
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| Costs |
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| Manufacturer's Suggested Price (DVD/CD) |
$2,695 |
$2,495 |
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| Anticipated Street Price* |
$1,950 |
$1,950 |
Bravo II delivers more peformance and features for the money! |
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| * Average USA street prices on the WWW as of April 20, 2005. |