2001 March



March 26, 2001
Sharp to Construct New Laser Diode Plant in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture Responding to Increasing Demand for Electronic Components Will Bolster Optoelectronics Business


March 23, 2001
Sharp to Release JavaTM Runtime Environment for the Zaurus Personal Information Tool "Zaurus Runtime Environment" Brings PersonalJavaTM to the Zaurus Java Platform Expected to Lead to a Dramatic Expansion in Available Zaurus Application Software


March 23, 2001
Sharp to Adopt Sun MicrosystemsTM JavaTM as Common Software Environment for Communications Devices


March 19, 2001
Sharp and Sony Formalize Specifications and Will Begin Licensing for "OP i.LINK v1.0" Digital Optical Fiber Interface


March 16, 2001
Facilities Completed at Kansai Recycling Systems Co., Ltd.


March 6, 2001
Sharp Introduces New BS Digital Hi-Vision Tuner Featuring Digital Video-Recording TU-HVR100 Allows 5 Hours of Digital Video-Recording of Hi-Vision TV Programs on Large-Capacity 60 GB Hard Disk World-First Package of BS Digital Hi-Vision Tuner and Digital Video-Recording Disk Integrated into Space-Saving Monocoque Body


March 2, 2001
Sharp Introduces Three New Notebook PCs Featuring Sharp's Low-Reflective Black TFT LCD for Crisp, Vivid Color Display PC-XJ800R "SXGA+" Mobile Notebook Features Sharp's Super-High Resolution 14.1-Inch TFT LCD Display PC-MJ740C Features CD-R/RW & DVD-ROM Drive for Enjoying DVD Video Software



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