"We're addressing the growing consumer demand for LCD TVs by bringing new  capabilities to smaller screen size offerings, as well as increasing the  variety of design and installation options available to our consumers,"  said Bruce Tripido, Director of Product Marketing, Display Devices, Sharp.  "Sharp's ongoing goal is to provide consumers with a solution to any of  their LCD needs by offering the widest selection of screen sizes and  colors, as well as exciting capabilities and innovations that include  wireless television and home networking options."  Building on the existing 4:3 AQUOS models, the LC-20B6U-S offers enhanced  features that increase the functionality of the television.  It is able to  receive and display HDTV signals,** allowing consumers to enjoy  high-definition programming.  In addition, the television has a PC input  that allows it to double as a PC monitor without sacrificing picture  quality, making it the center of the networked home.  This feature  furthers Sharp's initiative to transform the television from a display  device to a multimedia device that is integrated within the home network.  The LC-20B6U-S features a sleek and stylish design that has defined the  AQUOS series since its inception, with built-in side speakers and a silver  body.  Its sophisticated design fits seamlessly into any décor and the  detachable table stand allows the television to be removed easily from the  stand and mounted on the wall.

As with previous AQUOS models, the LC-20B6U-S uses Sharp's proprietary  Advanced Super View (ASV) panel with Sharp's proprietary "black TFT"  low-reflection coating so it can be placed anywhere - even near windows,  doors or other light sources.  The unit also offers 170-degree viewing  angles, enabling consumers to watch TV clearly from anywhere in the room,  as well as high contrast for clear vivid pictures, and high brightness for  blacker blacks and exceptional color clarity.    The AQUOS brand liquid crystal televisions emphasize the elegant design  and superior performance consumers have come to expect from Sharp  products.  All products in the AQUOS line offer a long-life backlight  (60,000 hours), multiple video signal inputs, one or more built-in cable  TV tuners, remote control, V-Chip and high brightness for more vibrant  colors in darker environments.  AQUOS TVs are currently available in 13-  to 37-inch screen sizes in traditional 4:3 and widescreen 16:9 aspect  ratios.  In August, Sharp will offer a 45-inch screen size, the largest  available widescreen AQUOS LCD HDTV with built-in "plug and play" cable  card compatibility.

The LC-20B6U-S will be available later this month for a  Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $1,299.99.   For more information on Sharp's full line of Liquid Crystal Televisions,  contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J., 07430 or  call 1-800-BE-SHARP.  For online product information, visit Sharp's Web  site at www.sharpusa.com.

Sharp Electronics Corporation is the Mahwah, N.J.-based marketing and  sales subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of  the core technologies that are integral to shaping the next generation of  home entertainment products, appliances, networked, multi-functional  office solutions and mobile communication and information tools.  Leading  brands include AQUOS(tm) Liquid Crystal Televisions, 1-Bit(tm) digital  audio products, SharpVision® projection products, Viewcam® camcorders,  Carousel® microwaves, IMAGER(tm) digital multifunctional systems,  Notevision® multimedia projectors, and the Zaurus(tm) mobile data  terminal. Sharp Electronics Corporation employs approximately 2,000 people  throughout the U.S. supporting more than 50 product lines.