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Inglewood, CA-� International Supplies, one of the leading worldwide distributors for both the photographic and film/video industry, is proud to announce that NEXTO eXtreme received TV Technology�s 2009 STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) Award at the 2009 National Association of Broadcasters Show. International Supplies is the sole distributor and marketer for all NEXTO DI products here in the U.S.

Now in its 10 year, TV Technology�s STAR Award is designed to celebrate and showcase the outstanding technological innovations available to the broadcast industry. A panel of judges consisting of TV Technology editors and columnists reviewed a variety of products, examined the technical applications and their overall contribution to the industry, and then submitted their award nominees.

�Every year, the NAB Show serves as the launching pad for thousands of new products and services for audio and video professionals,� said Tom Butts, TV Technology Editor. �Our panel of editors walk the show floor in search ofthe most innovative technologies. The products and services that we select for the STAR Award make the cut�they demonstrate their ability to help advance the acquisition and distribution of entertainment and information across the media spectrum.�

NEXTO eXtreme, the recipient of the STAR award, is a portable storage device that quickly and easily backs up photos and video from hard drive camcorders and digital cameras via USB or memory card. Its built-in memory card reader and USB-OTG (On-The-Go) feature makes it ideal for traveling or shooting on location because it eliminates the need for a laptop. It is eight times faster than all comparable products on the market. It can backup 1 GB of data within 40 seconds, and up to 60 GB of images with a single battery charge. This innovative device supports all standard memory cards, confirms when backup is complete, checks the integrity of your video clips and photos, notifies you of any faults or errors, features an eSATA interface, and operates on one button.

�NEXTO eXtreme is an amazing product so we are ecstatic that it received such a prestigious award from TV Technology Magazine,� says Doug Pircher, the general manager at International Supplies. �NEXTO DI continues to produce some of the most innovative and revolutionary storage devices on the market. They are constantly striving to address the needs of our customers, and their commitment to speed and reliability is evident in the products they create. So we�re proud to be able to introduce their products to the media and to our customers, and we�re even more excited to finally see them being recognized for their work.�

TV Technology (www.tvtechnology.com) is the industry�s leading magazine for technology news and reviews and is celebrating its 26th year covering the television industry. The magazine is published by NewBay Media LLC, the world�s largest publisher of audio and video publications.

For more information on International Supplies, NEXTO DI and their products, please visit www.nextodiusa.com or www.internationalsupplies.com or call (800) 999-1984.

For more information about the 2009 Black Diamond Awards, contact DV Editor David E. Williams at (818) 415-2351 or at dwilliams[at]nbmedia[dot]com. For more information about DV magazine, contact Eric Trabb at (732) 845-0004 or at etrabb[at]nbmedia[dot]com.

About NEXTO DI
NEXTO DI is a pioneer in the development of USB-OTG standalone portable storage devices. They are committed to developing forward-driven technologies that eliminate the need to use computers for immediate storage purposes, while ensuring a faster and more dependable backup. Its patented X-Copy software, which is incorporated into all of its NEXTO DI portable backup products, provides the fastest data transfer speed on the market, up to eight times faster than most comparable products. Its products are also equipped with eSATA, which is the most advanced interface technology available. Every NEXTO DI product reflects the company�s relentless focus on quality, reliability, and innovation. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with distributors located throughout the world, NEXTO DI is now releasing its fifth generation of portable storage devices, with NEXTO eXtreme and Video Storage being the first generation to be marketed here in the U.S.

About International Supplies
Since 1984, International Supplies has been the leading distributor and marketer of innovative products and solutions for independently owned photo imaging dealers, as well as consumer electronics retailers and e-tailers. International Supplies sells a wide array of digital accessories, lifestyle products and quality solutions worldwide for every level of customer. International Supplies is the sole distributor of ORIENTAL Black and White Paper in the U.S. Other products include traditional photographic film, paper and chemistry, portable storage devices, advanced technology cleaners, as well as batteries, tape and other supplies. International Supplies is dedicated to offering their customers the best in digital electronics, and other innovative and fashionable products.

International Supplies is also a proud supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit organization that supports those men and women of our armed forces who have been severely injured during the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and other locations around the world. The company is dedicated to spreading awareness about the organization�s noble cause. For more information about the Wounded Warrior Project, please visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org or call (877) 832-6997.

For more information about International Supplies and their products, please visit www.internationalsupplies.com or call (800) 999-1984.

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