Four new professional monitors from Sharp at ISE 2010

ISE in Amsterdam is Europe’s No. 1 show for professional AV and electronic systems integration. From 2 to 4 February 2010, it will provide a suitable stage for the debut of four new top displays from Sharp. The PN-E601, PN-E521, PN-E471 and PN-E421 professional monitors combine premium picture quality with reduced power consumption and also have particularly attractive narrow frames and a much lighter weight than their predecessors.  These new models will be officially launched on the European market in March 2010.

“With our innovative line-up of professional monitors, a new era is dawning for Sharp,” says Ravinder Kumar, Senior Product and Marketing Manager - Business Solutions Division at Sharp Middle East FZE. “These competitive products mean that in the future Sharp will also enjoy an excellent position in the high‑volume market segment for 60-inch monitors. Efficient production of the displays at the first ‘10th generation’ LCD factory in the world, namely Sharp’s own plant in Sakai in Japan, also enables us to bring these new models to the market with attractive value for money,” continues Ravinder.

High performance and energy efficiency

The new PN-E601, PN-E521, PN-E471 and PN-E421 models have outstanding performance.  With screen sizes from 152 to 107 centimeters and full 1920 x 1080 pixel HD resolution, the new monitors provide high-precision images in 16:9 widescreen format. All these monitors are designed for continuous 24-7 operation and are fan-less, meaning that they also guarantee totally silent operation.

For those wishing even greater flexibility from their screens, these models have an expansion capability based on a simple modular construction principle. The highlights of the next generation include the option of an interface board with additional interfaces (I/F expansion).

Despite their premium performance, these displays have particularly low power consumption. Compared to their predecessor models, the new systems are also much lighter and are therefore easier to install. The narrow housing frame blends into the picture, reducing distracting edge borders to a minimum. “With these features, our monitors are ideal for all indoor environments – from traffic control centres and other control rooms to office communication applications such as video-conferencing, all the way up the scale to digital signage solutions,” adds Ravinder.

Production in the first “10th generation” LCD factory

The 60-inch LC displays in the new line-up are manufactured at the Sharp factory in Sakai. With this plant, the Japanese electronics group - Sharp, has become the first company in the world to be able to produce panels from 10th generation mother glasses measuring 2.88 x 3.13 metres and to process these panels into LCDs for professional monitors. Due to this high-efficiency manufacturing process, Sharp is able to bring its screens to the market at an attractive price without diluting the excellent quality standard. Further evidence of Sharp’s top-ranking position is that with a monthly capacity of 72,000 mother glasses, this plant is theoretically able to manufacture 432,000 of the new 60‑inch monitors per month.

With the official market launch of the new models in March 2010, Sharp is also expanding its distribution network. In this context, Sharp Middle East FZE is relying on its strategic partnerships with distributors across the Middle East and Africa region to bring these cutting-edge display panels to the market.

Anyone who wishes to experience a live preview of the Sharp PN-E601, PN-E521, PN‑E471 and PN-E421 screens is cordially invited to visit ISE stand C33 in hall 11 from 2 to 4 February 2010.