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Nov. 9 -- Sharp Electronics today announced the availability of the new DV-L80U portable DVD player with the world's largest LCD screen available. The DV-L80U sets a new standard for portable DVD players by delivering home theater quality features housed in a sleek, compact design that boasts an eight-inch view screen that is 30% percent larger than Sharp's previous model, the DV-L70U. Read more

Sharp takes a page out of Apple's success introducing its own iMac inspired microwave oven. Unlike other miniature microwaves, the Sharp unit can hold a full sized dinner plate on its rotating tray. Best of all, it sells for under $100. It comes in a number of translucent colors including blueberry and orange. www.sharp-usa.com

If the size and weight of portable DVD players have made you think twice before purchasing one, why not check out Sharp's DV-L70U, the lightest portable DVD player available with a seven-inch LCD screen. The unit offers an extended three-hour battery life, a 16:9 widescreen ratio and Virtual Dolby ® Surround. In addition, output from a video camera can be played back through the DV-L70U for convenient viewing on the player's screen. It weighs just over a pound without the battery (and only 2.37 lbs. with the battery), so it is perfect for at home or on the go. www.sharpusa.com

Sharp DV-L70U Specifications

Video Features:

• 7" Wide Screen LCD (16:9 Format)
• Built-in Adaptive Digital Gamma Correction
• Built-in Digital Super Picture (Advanced type)
• 10 Bit A/D Three Stage Zoom (1.2x, 1.5x or 2.0x) during DVD playback

Audio Features:

• Built-in Stereo Speakers
• Dolby Virtual Surround (Q-Surround)
• 24 Bit/96 kHz Linear PCM Audio Capability
• DVD/Video CD/CD Player

Convenience Features:

• Headphone Jack with Volume Control
• Remote Control
• LCD Video/Audio Input for connection of external sources

Output Terminals:

• Composite Video Output
• Optical Output for Dolby Digital (AC-3) 5.1 and dts
• S-Video Output
• L/R Audio Output

Supplied Accessories:

• Remote Control
• Lithium Ion Battery
• AC Adaptor/Charger

Specifications:

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 7.4" x 1.0 x 5.5"
• Weight: 1.3 lbs.

Screen Size: 10" (diagonal)
LCD Type: Active Matrix R, G, B Stripe
Number of Pixels: 921,600 (640 x 3 x 480)
Aspect Ratio: Standard 4:3
Viewing Angle: 120° (H)/ 100° (V)
Video System: NTSC/PAL/SECAM
Brightness: 400 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 200:1
Audio System: Two 1.5" Speakers and 2 Watt Stereo Amp
Power Source: DC 12V, AC110-240V (with adapter)
Tuning System: PLL 181-channel VHF/UHF/Cable
Dimensions (in.): 10 33/64" (W) x 9 9/64" (H) x 2 33/64" (D)

Extending its line of cutting-edge digital video products, Sharp Electronics today announced the VL-FD1U Viewcam -- a fully featured digital camcorder with enhanced image quality and unique editing functionality. Read more