Sharp Announces Windows CE-Based-Handheld PC Line With Color Screen Unit and Digital Camera Capabilities

Business Wire, Oct 13, 1997

In addition, the Mobilon series includes bundled bFax(TM) Express software for sending faxes, which is a cost-effective alternative to a notebook or using a third-party faxing service. Current Zaurus and Wizard users can take advantage of the included IntelliMigrate(TM) software to transfer data to and from a Wizard or Zaurus unit. Other high-performance features include:

- Inbox - E-mail with attachment support, group scheduling support

and calendar integration, desktop connectivity, data exchange with

Outlook(TM) and Exchange.

- Microsoft(R) Pocket Outlook(TM) - Productivity features including

contact management, calendars and task with additional data views

and filtering.

- Microsoft(R) Pocket Word(R) - Word processing with paragraph

formatting, customizable tab settings numbering and more.

- Microsoft(R) Pocket Excel(R) - Spreadsheet creating, viewing with

sorting and auto filtering.

- Microsoft(R) Pocket Internet Explorer(R) - Explore the Web from

the palm of your hand.

Service and Support

Mobilon is backed by a one-year parts and labor limited warranty. In addition, Sharp phone support is available 24 hours a day, seven days per week (including holidays) via 1-800-237-4277 (1-800-BE-SHARP).

The Mobilon HC-4000, HC-4100 and HC-4500 will be available nationwide through retail chains, Sharp's Corporate Sales Group, and indirect sales channels, including VARs at recommended retail prices ranging from $600 to $900. The digital camera will have a recommended retail price of under $400. The Docking Station Kit will be available for under $150, and the rechargeable battery pack will sell for approximately $60.

For more information on Sharp's full line of Wizard and Zaurus PC Companions and accessories, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, Mobile Home Office Equipment Division, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J. 07430 or call 1-800-BE-SHARP. For on-line product information, visit Sharp's Web Site at http://www.sharp-usa.com. -0-

Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. sales and marketing subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of the core digital technologies that are playing an integral role in the emerging era of multimedia. A leader in liquid crystal display (LCD), optoelectronics, infrared and semiconductors, Sharp offers one of the broadest and most advanced lines of consumer electronics, business products and electronic components.

It has developed innovative, consumer-focused products such as the VIEWCAM LCD camcorder, the Zaurus PC Companion and multimedia notebook computers. To support its more than 50 product lines, Sharp Electronics employs approximately 3,100 people nationwide.

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