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January 2007 – Sharp is once again raising the bar for LCD technology at 2007 CES with one-of-a-kind innovations and increased performance. The world’s largest LCD TV, the 108-inch, is headlining the company’s wide breadth of TV offerings, which also includes the newest lines of large-screen AQUOS HDTVs to come from the company’s 8th generation factory in Kameyama, Japan, featuring enhanced contrast ratios, response times that are among the fastest in the industry, and more inputs than ever before. In addition, Sharp is showcasing groundbreaking technologies and applications that reinforce the company's dominance in the market. Sharp also further expands its large-screen offerings with new additions to its award-winning DLP front projection lineup. Read more

January 8, 2007 --Sharp, a worldwide leader in flat-panel Liquid Crystal Display Televisions (LCD TV), has successfully developed a 108-inch LCD TV, the world’s largest, and will exhibit a prototype at 2007 CES.

This 108-inch LCD screen, which measures 93.9-inches wide by 52.9-inches high, features a Black Advanced Super View Full-Spec HD LCD panel manufactured at Sharp’s Kameyama Plant No. 2, the first plant in the world to use 8th generation glass substrates. With this development, Sharp has demonstrated that it is possible to produce LCD TVs in sizes ranging from 13-inches to super-large sizes like the 108-inch, and that LCD is the predominant display device in the flat-panel television market, which is forecast to grow dramatically in the future. Read more

Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharpcast today introduced a powerful new version of Sharpcast Photos mobile edition, delivering a completely new way to view entire photo collections on mobile phones, share desktop PC and web photos from anywhere, and get camera-phone photos automatically to a person's PC and the web where they can be enjoyed more easily. The new Sharpcast Photos mobile edition, available today as a free download at www.sharpcast.com/download, gives consumers fast, fully automatic synchronization of their photos between their mobile phone or wireless PDA, all the PCs they use, and the web. Read more

Nov. 9, 2006 - SRS Labs Inc. and Sharper Image Corporation today announced a strategic relationship to develop and market a new line of SRS-enabled Sharper Image audio products featuring SRS Labs' award-winning audio enhancement technology, SRS WOW.

As part of the strategic relationship, SRS Labs and Sharper Image consulted together on the audio design, implementation and integration of the SRS WOW technology to optimize and tune the audio performance for each product. In addition, SRS Labs and Sharper Image Corporation have entered into a strategic marketing agreement to promote the new line of audio products with the SRS WOW technology. "We are known for our innovative products," said Jerry W. Levin, Chairman of Sharper Image. "Our partnership with SRS Labs allows us to use their expert audio knowledge to incorporate the latest patented technologies in Sharper Image-designed products, so our customers receive top-notch products with superior audio performance." Read more

Sept. 14, 2006-- Sharp is rounding out the company's line of "full HD" home entertainment products at CEDIA 2006 with the unveiling of new AQUOS 1080p LCD TVs and its first 1080p DLP front projector, a new flagship product. Sharp's "full HD" product lineup is highlighted by the first AQUOS models to come out of the company's brand-new Generation 8 factory, Kameyama No. 2. These 46- and 52-inch large-screen AQUOS HDTVs, together with a new 42-inch model, mark the introduction of three new screen sizes to the brand, all of which feature 1080p resolution, dramatically enhanced contrast ratios and pixel response times that are among the fastest in the industry. Read more

July 27, 2006--Sharp Electronics introduces two new fun and affordable calculators, designed to keep both children's and adult's minds active and razor-sharp. The EL-S50B Quiz Calculator helps children improve basic arithmetic skills with built-in mathematic flash card functionality, and the EL-T100B Brain Exerciser keeps adult minds active with a simple but challenging math drill that's proven to enhance brain activity.*

"Sharp's Quiz Calculator and Brain Exerciser, which expand our broad line of calculators and electronic dictionaries, can help keep minds alert with quick and easy problems in just five minutes a day - it's the fun way to exercise!" said Dan Wynne, Senior Director and Group Leader, Sharp Commercial Markets and Sales & Solutions Group. "The Quiz Calculator makes learning entertaining for children, while adults can keep their brains active with the Brain Exerciser." Read more

Jan. 5, 2006 - Sharp is taking LCD technology to the next level at 2006 CES with one-of-a-kind innovations and increased performance. The new line of large-screen AQUOS HDTVs feature enhanced contrast ratio, increased viewing angles and response times that are among the fastest in the industry. In addition, Sharp is showcasing groundbreaking technologies and applications that reinforce the company's dominance in the market. Sharp also further expands its large-screen offerings with new additions to its award-winning DLP front projection lineup.

Sept. 9, 2005-- Sharp continues to extend its consumer electronics leadership at CEDIA Expo 2005 with a product line-up that reflects the combination of cutting-edge technology and contemporary styling that today's consumers demand. Headlining Sharp's CEDIA offerings are the 65-inch AQUOS, the world's largest available Liquid Crystal High Definition Television (LC HDTV), and the XV-Z12000 MARK II, an upgraded version of the award-winning SharpVision DLP high definition front projector.

Aug. 24, 2005--Bringing together an extensive library of reference books for students, travelers and professionals, Sharp introduces a new line of portable electronic dictionaries. Small enough to slip into a purse, briefcase, backpack or school bag, the units can help students and teachers carry the equivalent of 15 pounds of books in a PDA-sized device. To assist travelers and business professionals, these devices feature a Spanish/English dictionary for easy translations.

June 28, 2005--Sharp Systems of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, has announced the release of three of their newest 17- and 19-inch LCD desktop displays. The full-featured desktop display models, aimed at both consumer and professional markets, deliver professional performance at competitive prices, providing a great opportunity for businesses to economically provide their workforce with high-quality Sharp displays that respond to a wide range of needs.