Sharp Ultramobile Notebook Now Features Newest Intel Ultra Low Voltage Processor.Business Editors, Technology Writers HUNTINGTON BEACH Huntington Beach, city (1990 pop. 181,519), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific coast, across from Santa Catalina Island, in an oil-producing area; inc. 1909. It manufactures aerospace vehicles, aircraft parts, optical instruments, and heat transfer equipment. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 2002 Sharp Systems of America, a U.S. business unit of Sharp Corporation, the recognized world leader of LCD technology, today announced general availability of the PC-UM20, the latest product in a line of notebook computers offered by Sharp. The Sharp PC-UM20 replaces the PC-UM10 introduced by Sharp in September. The new slimline notebook adds a faster processor, 256MB standard memory and a choice of operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. . The newest Sharp notebook provides incomparable mobile performance through a fusion of advanced technologies. Weighing less than three pounds and just 0.65" thick(1), the PC-UM20 is the ideal blend of performance, durability and style. Engineered for optimized mobile performance, the PC-UM20 utilizes the latest Intel(R) Ultra Low Voltage Low voltage is an electrical engineering term that broadly identifies safety considerations of an electricity supply system based on the voltage used. While different definitions exist for the exact voltage range covered by "low voltage", the most commonly used ones include "mains (ULV ULV Ultra Low Voltage ULV University of La Verne (La Verne, CA) ULV Ultra Low Volume ULV Ultra Light Vliegtuig ULV Unmanned Launch Vehicle ULV UltraLink Viewer (Rose Electronics) ) mobile processor. The 750 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. Intel(R) Pentium III The successor to the Pentium II from Intel. Introduced in the spring of 1999 at 500 MHz, the Pentium III architecture was similar to the Pentium II with the addition of 70 new instructions optimized for multimedia (see SSE). processor uses SpeedStep(TM) technology, which reduces power consumption by automatically switching to a lower clock rate when running on battery, providing approximately three hours of operation with the standard battery and up to nine hours with the optional extended life battery(2). To ensure durability for highly mobile users, the PC-UM20 was designed with a magnesium alloy display cover and aluminum alloy upper and lower casing and display frame. The housing is reinforced with a rigid magnesium frame inside the unit for maximum strength. Sharp's technologically advanced keyboard and brilliant display offer the usability demanded by today's road warriors. The PC-UM20's retractable re·tract v. re·tract·ed, re·tract·ing, re·tracts v.tr. 1. To take back; disavow: refused to retract the statement. 2. keyboard provides users with an easy-to-type 3 mm key stroke and 18 mm key pitch. The keys pop up when the notebook is open. Sharp's proprietary anti-glare, low reflection (AGLR AGLR AGL Resources AGLR Anti-Glare, Low Reflection ) LCD display has anti-glare processing and a low reflection coating designed to reduce reflected light and give a clear, bright display, even in bright settings. For maximum flexibility, the PC-UM20's 20 GB hard drive is preloaded with a choice of Microsoft operating systems The following is a list of Microsoft operating systems. For the codenames that Microsoft gave their operating systems, see Microsoft codenames. Before Windows
"The new PC-UM20 further strengthens Sharp's position as a serious competitor in the mobile computing arena." said Greg Nakagawa, senior vice president and general manager for Sharp Systems of America. "With a 750 MHz Intel(R) processor, choice of Microsoft Windows operating systems and up to nine hours of battery life, the PC-UM20 is enough PC for even the most demanding business traveler." "The Sharp PC-UM20 ultra-mobile notebook is perfectly suited for the executive who focuses on email and Web browsing," said J. Gerry Purdy, Ph.D., CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Mobile Insights, a market research firm in Mountain View, CA. "Sharp is leveraging its strengths in advanced displays, advanced packaging of electronics and sleek industrial design that is going to shake up the notebook industry. It's going to get a lot of consideration by executives who want the lightest full-function notebook to carry around the office and on the road." The PC-UM20 comes with a one year Express Exchange limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. . Through this program, customers who require notebook repair receive a working notebook the next business day. In addition, all Sharp Systems customers receive free technical support through Sharp's 1-800-BE-SHARP phone center, available 24 hours a day. Available immediately, the Sharp PC-UM20 is competitively priced with an estimated street price of $1,699. 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 online store at www.sharpplace.com and 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. (1) Thickness of PC-UM10 front edge is 0.65". Thickness of PC-UM10 rear edge is 0.77". (2) Battery life is based on ZD BatteryMark 4.01. Battery life may vary depending on usage. |
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