Sharp Systems of America Selects Laptop Design USA to Brand Notebooks

DETROIT--Nov. 2, 20051, 2005--Laptop Design USA, LLC announced today that it has been selected by Sharp Systems of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, to provide branding options for its customers' notebook computers.

Laptop Design USA, LLC brands laptop computers with companies' and organizations' proprietary colors, trademarks and logos.

"The branding services that Laptop Design provides gives us another valuable option we can offer our customers," said Mark Romano, senior director of marketing for Sharp Systems. "Early car buyers could have any color they wanted as long as it was black. Notebooks and laptops have been typically limited to grey, black or silver. No more. Now we can deliver notebooks that have our customers' colors and logos."

Laptop Design has developed a high quality process to apply a durable, automotive-quality finish to exterior surfaces, without touching the computer's internal parts or affecting the manufacturer's warranty. The company's paint specialists can match virtually any color to produce matte, high gloss and metallic finishes. Using a customer's proprietary colors, logos and trademarks, Laptop Design provides custom designed layouts for the greatest visual appeal.

"We are delighted to partner with Sharp, which has developed some highly innovative products for this very competitive marketplace," said Peder Blohm, president of Laptop Design USA, LLC.

About Sharp Systems of America

Sharp Systems of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, markets, sells and supports notebook computers and LCD monitors. Products are available through Sharp's website and network of authorized dealers and resellers. More information can be found at www.sharpsystems.com.

About Laptop Design USA, LLC

Laptop Design USA, LLC is the first company in the United States to provide branding of laptop computers as a marketing tool to build name recognition and for anti-theft protection. Laptop Design works in partnership with computer manufacturers, major integrators and distributors to brand laptops, notebooks and other hardware components for their customers. The company also directly services a variety of companies, universities, government agencies and others that want increased visibility and security. For more information, visit www.laptopdesignusa.com.