To: Paul Engel who wrote (136681 ) 6/5/2001 4:24:14 AM From: Paul Engel Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 186894 Another Notebook Design win for Intel - Sharp ! "This feature-rich notebook computer is powered by an 850MHz Mobile Intel(R) Pentium III(R) processor with Intel SpeedStep(TM) technology. "newsalert.com Sharp Announces Entry Into U.S. Notebook Market; Sharp PC-AR50 Features Sharp's Proprietary AGLR Anti-glare Technology Jump to first matched term HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2001--Sharp Systems of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the recognized world leader of LCD technology, today announced its entry into the U.S. notebook computer market with the introduction and immediate availability of the Sharp PC-AR50 notebook computer. The Sharp PC-AR50 is designed for corporate users who demand performance and mobility. This feature-rich notebook computer is powered by an 850MHz Mobile Intel(R) Pentium III(R) processor with Intel SpeedStep(TM) technology. Configured for the mobile business traveler, the Sharp PC-AR50 comes with 128MB SDRAM, expandable to 256MB, a 20GB removable hard drive, and a video controller with 8MB of video RAM. A hot-swappable multi-bay gives the business traveler maximum flexibility. The CD-R/RW, floppy drive, DVD and extended battery can all occupy the same drive bay. Sharp's superior screen quality is legendary and this notebook features a 14.1" SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) display with Sharp's proprietary AGLR technology (anti-glare, low reflection) to deliver crisp, clear images, fully saturated blacks, and a color range of 16 million colors. "This is a serious notebook computer with all the options necessary to deliver the flexibility and performance needed by today's business traveler," said Tom Martell, president and general manager of Sharp Systems of America. "We see this as an exciting time for Sharp to be entering the U.S. notebook market where portable computing is emerging as the model of choice for medium and large businesses attempting to mobilize their workforces." Available immediately, the Sharp PC-AR50 weighs 5.7 lbs with the CD-R/RW drive installed and is competitively priced with an estimated street price of $2,499. About Sharp Systems of America Sharp Systems of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, markets, sells and supports LCD monitors and notebook computers. Products are available through Sharp's network of authorized dealers and resellers. More information can be found at www.sharp-business.com. SHARP is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation. All other brands and marks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Sharp Systems of America Terry Storm, 714/903-4600 stormt@sharpsec.com or The Bernhardt Agency Mike Bernhardt, 503/384-0220 michaelb@bernhardtagency.com