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April 19, 2005 – nik multimedia, Inc. today announces nik Sharpener Pro™ 2.0, the long awaited upgrade to the popular nik Sharpener Pro software. nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 provides the easiest way for photographers and digital artists to optimally sharpen their digital images and achieve the best possible detail in their final prints. As a plug-in to Adobe® Photoshop® and other image editing applications, nik Sharpener Pro 2.0 is the perfect addition to a photographer’s digital workflow.

November 2004 — Sharp Systems of America today announced the introduction of their largest and most feature rich LCD desktop display to date, the IT-23M1U. Dubbed by Sharp as an “IT-TV,” the IT-23M1U is a 23-inch, wide aspect ratio display that functions as both a PC monitor and a digital, HDTV-compatible LCD TV. The dual function monitor enables users to enjoy high-quality PC and TV images on the same monitor. Utilizing the best of both worlds, the IT-23M1U provides users with a high definition large screen display for more enjoyable PC work, along with a large screen desktop television (complete with remote control operation) that can be used without having to start up the PC. Read more

October 12, 2004 -- Sharp Systems of America today introduced the successor of the Award-winning Actius MM20 notebook computer, the stylish and performance-enhanced Actius MP30. Building on the success of the very popular Actius MM20, Sharp has introduced the newest ultraportable notebook in the Actius notebook family. Continuing the award-winning value of the MM20 ("Best Buy" Award, Laptop Magazine, April 2004), the thin and light Actius MP30 adds built-in multimedia capability to Sharp's ultraportable form factor. Ideal as a supplemental system for frequent travelers, or as a stand-alone machine for highly mobile individuals, the ultraportable MP30 provides users with a notebook that blends productivity and leisure in a compact package.

September 27, 2004 — Sharp Systems of America today introduced a new notebook to their award-winning Actius notebook line. Following the tradition of the Actius slimmed-down and stylish designs, Sharp is introducing the Actius AL27, a slimmed-down desktop replacement notebook that provides an ideal balance of high performance and mobility in a sleek form factor that includes a new finish reminiscent of the dent and scratch-resistant finish of a fine sports car.

May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- More and more consumers are integrating stylish flat-panel televisions into the home. To provide users with a surround-sound audio solution that matches the design and quality of these TVs, Sharp Electronics announces the availability of the first vertical 1-Bit audio home theater systems that can easily be mounted on a wall or placed on a narrow shelf.Read more

March 16, 2004 Sharp Systems of America just introduced a new notebook to their Award-winning Actius notebook line. Following the success of the Actius MM10, Sharp is introducing the Actius MM20, hailing the introduction of Transmeta's Efficeon processor to the U.S. market. The ultrathin, 2 pound Actius MM20 offers an array of upgrades and improvements from the previous Actius MM10, offering all-day computing capability, ideal for knowledge workers or students on their corporate or college campus.Read more

Feb. 2, 2004--Sharp Systems of America today announced two new additions to its LCD monitor line-up: the LL-T17D4 and the LL-171A. The full-featured 17-inch LCD monitors deliver professional performance at competitive prices, and provide users with cost flexibility for their features. The LL-T17D4 is a full-featured professional monitor, while the LL-171A brings a stylish new design to Sharp's monitor family. Read more

Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp introduces its broadest and most innovative Liquid Crystal line at CES 2004 . Complementing Sharp's Liquid Crystal line is a broad range of products, including the world's first available 45-inch widescreen LC-TV, that fit perfectly with today's digital lifestyles.

Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Companies devoted to increasing the productivity of their mobile employees will welcome the new Sharp Zaurus model SL-6000 with built-in Wi-Fi, which offers wireless local area network (W-LAN) connectivity running on IBM mobile software. This embedded Linux PDA, which has been designed and targeted specifically to corporate users, is easily customized for use with corporate applications due to its powerful yet flexible open standards based Linux operating system and Java environment. It also has extensive protected memory, a much larger, higher-resolution four- inch CG Silicon screen, a durable form factor designed for active use in the field, a built-in, protected QWERTY keyboard and is readily expandable with both Compact Flash and SD expansion slots. The "corporate solutions ready" unit will be available in the first quarter of 2004. Pricing will be announced at the time of product shipment.Read more

Sharp’s new 15-inch LC-15-L1U is a wireless AQUOS television. It features a built-in battery which lasts up to 3 hours and a wireless digital audio video transmission system that operates on the 802.11B wireless standard. Simply connect the transmitter to a video source and the system will transmit digital wireless signals using the 2.4 GHz band high-speed spread spectrum wireless protocol. The unit also has a back channel so you can take it outside -- if you’re running a DVD inside your house, you can take the remote control from your DVD and actually control your DVD from outside on the deck, from the bedroom, from out by the pool, wherever you want. It goes to about 100 feet. It will be available in January of 2004 for $1799. www.sharpusa.com