NEW SHARP WIDESCREEN AQUOS® LCD TELEVISIONS DELIVER SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE AND ELEGANT DESIGN

LAS VEGAS, NV, January 7, 2007 -- Sharp, a worldwide leader in flat-panel Liquid Crystal Televisions (LCD TVs), is bolstering its lineup of widescreen 720p TVs with the D44U series of AQUOS® HDTVs. Available in screen sizes of 32- and 37-inches, the D44U series offers true 16:9 1366 x 768 resolution for a high-definition viewing experience at an affordable price.

Featuring a subtle silver accent on the front of the cabinet, the D44U series enhances the décor of any family room, living room or den. The sleek design is available in high-gloss black with a fixed stand for easy placement and dual stealth speakers.

“Consumers have come to expect high-quality flat-panel TVs that enhance the design of their home at a reasonable price,” said Bruce Tripido, associate vice president, marketing, Entertainment Products Division, Sharp. “The D44U series gives consumers an affordable home theater option that does not compromise Sharp’s renowned picture quality.”

The D44U series incorporates Sharp’s Advanced Super View (ASV) LCD panel which delivers a Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 7500:1 for exceptional detail. Enhanced Quick Shoot video circuitry ensures a fast pixel response time of 6 ms, for crisp images, even in fast-moving scenes. Wide 176-degree viewing angles on the D44U series enable users to view the picture from almost anywhere in the room.

Inputs for the D44U AQUOS models include two HDMI™, two component HD inputs and a D-sub 15-pin connector to use the TVs as big-screen PC monitors. The series features ATSC/NTSC and Clear QAM tuners, ensuring consumers will receive the full spectrum of HDTV programming. The high brightness displays (450 cd/m2) and Black TFT low-reflection coating allow for placement near bright light sources or windows without compromising picture quality.