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Discover the power of Sharp's latest 1-Chip DLP RB laser projectors—the X141Q and X171Q—boasting remarkable brightness levels of 13,500 and 16,500 lumens, respectively. With a sharp 4K UHD resolution (3840x2400), these projectors are engineered for environments like corporate offices, universities, and museums, delivering breathtaking clarity and vibrant colors that bring every presentation to life.

Enhance your visual communications with the M Series large format displays, designed specifically with your needs in mind. Experience pixel-perfect imagery and exceptional panel quality, all without breaking the bank.

Discover the future of projection with the revolutionary P series laser projector! 

When Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History began the process of moving its famous Tyrannosaurus rex specimen to a new home within the museum, curators saw an opportunity to immerse visitors in the dinosaur’s world. Using 11 NEC projectors, the Field Museum has brought SUE to life like never before!

The University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles wanted to create a space to provide students and staff with commercial-grade, interactive multimedia technology that would unleash creative energy and enable students to evolve artistically, create professional quality videos and absolutely intimidate the competition, so they dominate in E-sports events.

The classroom has more tech than ever, engaging students with interactive lessons right at their fingertips. The new Dynabook E11 laptops are designed to elevate K-12 education, and are equipped with the tools students need to excel in the modern classroom. 

Sharp's PA804UL and PA1004UL are 8,000 10,000-lumen LCD laser projector (Black and White cabinet) with advanced professional installation features for higher education and corporate users. 

Sharp technology transforms classrooms into smarter workspaces, enriching learning experiences every day. Watch this video to learn how teachers can use Sharp technology to quickly pull up class activities, send assignments to students' laptops, print directly from the display and monitor student progress in real-time.

Designed for theaters with screens up to 36 ft to 55.4 ft. wide, the NC603L and NC1503L are the latest DCI compliant B Laser DLP cinema projectors. Delivering precise 2K (2048 x 1080) resolution, 3-D capabilities and high contrast images (1600:1), these models are easy to operate, extremely user-friendly and requires minimal maintenance providing up to 50,000* hours of laser life for unsurpassed TCO. Designed to work with all Series2 Integrated Media Server (IMS).

Sharp's PA1505UL and PA1705UL LCD laser projectors with advanced professional installation features for higher education and corporate users. With its multitude of digital inputs, connection to any computer or high definition device is possible. Enjoy design and installation flexibility with a complete line of optional motorized lenses (lens shift, focus and zoom), roll free installation capabilities. The HDBaseT input provides a single connection for uncompressed full HD digital video, audio, ethernet power and various control signals. HDBaseT Repeater allows cascading of the signal for edge-blending or stacking applications.

Why Sharp? Schools and universities know that investing in technology is a sure way to drive successful outcomes. But today's educational environments demand technology solutions that are cost effective, reliable, and able to keep up with rapidly changing learning environments. Sharp can help you reinvent your classrooms to create more efficient learning spaces by providing digital displays and projectors that will drive greater collaboration and increase student engagement. 

A highly economical projection solution, the PV Series offers essential installation flexibility, low maintenance and long-life laser performance, yet remains impressively cost-efficient and conveniently compact. 3LCD technology generates brilliantly vivid color, which, at 7100 and 8000 Lm brightness, promotes an outstanding visual perception. A broad range of interchangeable lens options are available, alongside essential professional features. The PV Series offers the ideal upgrade path to transition to long-life, maintenance-free laser light source technology. Using the same mount and lenses as the lamp-based Sharp PA Series projectors, operators can gain additional cost savings by utilizing existing assets. For visualization in large spaces, the PV Series offers outstanding value for higher education, corporate, leisure and hospitality sectors.

Think about projection technology in a whole new light! The Sharp PX2201UL is a powerful installation projector with an RB laser light source that makes it perfect for all-new applications. With more consistent brightness, improved color fidelity, and roll free capabilities these projectors will deliver in new verticals such as retail, simulation, and theme park installations. Furthermore, the laser module delivers 20,000 hours of virtually maintenance-free operations, reducing your total cost of ownership!

The Sharp PE Series LCD, laser projector combines a unique set of features at a budget conscious price making it ideal for K12 and higher education classrooms as well as corporate conference rooms for small to medium sized business. With 5200 lumens, WUXGA and WXGA resolutions and outstanding LCD color fidelity the PE Series delivers impressive images in demanding applications. Installation flexibility is achieved with a compact design and broad horizontal and vertical manual lens shift with a 1.6x zoom lens. The 20,000 hour laser life creates a low TCO projection solution.

The Sharp PE456USL short throw, Entry Installation Series, LCD, laser projector provides a unique solution anywhere space is limited or casting a shadow on the screen is a concern. With 4500 lumens, WUXGA resolution and outstanding LCD color fidelity in a compact, manageable cabinet the PE456USL delivers clear images in challenging applications. The 20,000 hour laser life creates a low TCO projection solution.

Sharp's E Series LFD lineup a direct-lit, commercial-grade display, is ideal for education, corporate and other digital signage applications. Compared to previous generation displays, this model's 4K UHD resolution (32 inch model FHD) and LED direct backlighting allows for higher visual acuity, reduced power consumption and localized dimming that gives a higher dynamic contrast ratio. The E Series has an integrated ATSC/NTSC tuner and dual 10W speakers allow users to enjoy high-definition broadcast capabilities. This display also features a USB player in which video, audio or JPEG picture files can be loaded and played in sequence for signage purposes.

The P547UL and P627UL are premiere Entry Installation Series, LCD, laser projector designed to meet the needs of higher education and corporate users. 

Create pixel-perfect imagery with the high-end panel quality of the fully professional Sharp M321 large format display. By focusing on customer needs while also offering professional reliability, the M series displays give customers a digital signage display lineup without all the costs. This M series display can support both landscape and portrait orientations while also containing a an anti-glare panel to allow for easy readability for true commercial applications. The new product contains a full metal mechanical chassis, allowing for a more robust design necessary for commercial applications while maintaining the attractive aesthetics that allow the focus of onlookers to be on what matters – the message. Simple and targeted connectivity options allow customers to have the up-to-date options that they need while not having to overpay for excess and unused interfaces. The Sharp M series boasts 450 cd/m² brightness which is ideal for a majority of digital signage applications in corporate, higher education, restaurant, retail and grocery store environments when the focus should be on the message, not the budget.

Whatever the size and format of your venue, Sharp has a customizable projection solution to suit. Laser light source technology is reinventing the dynamics of the movie theater with new levels of image brightness, power usage, reliability and service free operation. Traditional lamp based projection is also available should the application demand it. Laser Phosphor based projectors are the ideal choice for small and midsized screens; whereas RB Laser based projectors combine the advantages of a wide color space and bright image output for mid and larger sized screens. RGB Laser based projectors incorporate the future color space REC2020 delivering a wider range of rich and natural colors supporting Premium Large Format (PLF) and special format screens.

Sharp's PA1004UL is a 10,000-lumen LCD laser projector (Black cabinet) with advanced professional installation features for higher education and corporate users. A new sealed LCD cooling system developed for the PA Series installation projectors delivers a filter/maintenance free projector with while delivering almost whisper quiet operation. 

Easy to use and at the right price, ME and MC Series projectors using LCD technology provide all the essential features that you need to connect with your audience. Featuring a broad 1.2x or 1.6x zoom range that provides greater mount options for easy installation in projector retrofit applications. The ME and MC Series offers an incredible lamp life up to 15,000 hours which reduces maintenance requirements and lowers total cost of ownership. The environment is kept in mind with ECO Mode™ technology, a carbon savings meter, extended filter life, and energy-saving features such as quick startup and direct power off. Built-in MultiPresenter functionality allows for screen sharing of up to 16 devices simultaneously via a wired or wireless connection (wireless requires NP05LM1). (Win, MAC, Android, iOS) (No Internet access or WAN required)

What a great day! Recently, Sharp had a chance to partner with the NY Giants to donate four AQUOS BOARD interactive displays to BCSS Bleshman Regional Day School. Special thanks to Giants' players Zak DeOssie and Jamon Brown for the time they spent with these amazing children!