
Sharp Systems of America introduced the successor of their Actius MM20 notebook computer, the performance-enhanced Actius MP30. The thin and light Actius MP30 adds built-in multimedia capability to Sharp’s ultraportable form factor. As an added enhancement to the 4.6-hour life for the Actius MP30 battery, Sharp has included a ‘Mobile Mode Switch,’ which provides users with an energy saving option. When in use, ‘Mobile Mode’ decreases the brightness of the display and the frequency of the processor to extend the life of the battery when a user might need it most.