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Sharp C-Frontier Series MFPs Honored With BERTL "Five-Star, Exceptional" Rating
Sharp MX-C311, MX-C401, DX-C311 and DX-C401 Frontier MFPs All Recognized for Outstanding Range of Business-Critical Features and Functionality
MAHWAH, NJ--(Marketwire - April 2, 2009) -
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) today
announced that BERTL (Business Equipment Research and Test
Laboratories®), a premier source for objective, independent
product-evaluation reports on digital imaging devices and software, has
awarded the Sharp
MX-C311,
MX-C401,
DX-C311 and
DX-C401 multifunctional peripherals (MFPs) with its highest
distinction: a 'Five-Star, Exceptional' rating.
"The response to all of the Frontier models has been very positive from our
dealer community and end users," said Gary Bailer, associate director of
Product Management, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. "In
accepting this recognition, we are honored, but will continue to push the
limits of innovation to ensure our dealers have the most powerful products
available."
In the accompanying report, BERTL concludes that "Sharp has delivered a
home run with their introduction of the MX-C311" and goes on to say they
believe the Sharp MX-C311 "will revolutionize the MFP market."
BERTL publishes product evaluation reviews on several hundred copiers,
printers, fax, multifunctional, color and production devices every year.
Out of these hundreds of devices, only a small number are recognized with
the prestigious 5-Star, Exceptional rating. This rating is reserved
exclusively for devices that deliver an outstanding range of
business-critical features/functions, are innovative, easy-to-use,
well-designed and represent exceptional value for the money for their
target user base.
Introduced in late 2008, the MX-C311/MX-C401 and DX-C311/DX-C401 are the
first models in the Frontier Series, a family of A4 Multifunction
Peripheral (MFP) and printer products that are designed to meet the needs
of small and medium workgroups and bring the superior performance of Sharp
technology closer to the end-user. Each model provides digital color
copier, network printer, network scanner, and fax capabilities in a single
MFP, with standard award-winning features such as an 8.5 inch (diagonal)
WVGA color touchpanel display, the Sharp OSA™ platform, remote access
capability, and a sleek, stylish exterior design.
The MX-C311, MX-C401, and all Frontier models with the MX designation, will
be available exclusively via authorized Sharp dealers, certified channel
resellers, and direct sales. For more information about the complete line
of Sharp document solution products, contact Sharp Imaging and Information
Company of America, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J. 07495-1163, or call
800-BE-SHARP. For online product information, visit Sharp's Web site at
sharpusa.com or
sharpusa.com/documents.
About BERTL
BERTL® Inc. is a leading source for objective, independent product
evaluation reports and comparative analyses on digital imaging devices and
workflow solutions. BERTL's evaluation reports, customer satisfaction
research, awards and product ratings are undertaken entirely at BERTL's
expense for the benefit of its international subscriber base.
At all times, BERTL's primary focus is the end user. Covering all major
digital imaging manufacturers, BERTL publishes the world's most extensive
Web site of evaluation reports, comparisons data, vertical market research,
news and more on copiers, printers, MFPs, production and workgroup
scanners, fax machines, color and production equipment and wide format
devices. BERTL reports, research and other industry informative services
are available in a range of specialized subscription services. To learn
more about BERTL, visit www.BERTL.com or telephone 1.973.882.0200.
About Sharp
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp
Corporation, a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment
products, appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, solar
energy solutions and mobile communication and information tools. Leading
brands include AQUOS® Liquid Crystal Televisions, 1-Bit™ digital audio
products, SharpVision® projection products, Insight® Microwave
Drawer® appliances, Plasmacluster® air purifiers, and Notevision®
multimedia projectors. For more information visit Sharp Electronics
Corporation at www.sharpusa.com
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