Succeeding the HDR-CX12, the Sony HDR-CX520 features 64GB of internal memory while the CX500 has 32GB.

SHOWCASE: Sony Electronics Asia Pacific has unveiled two new AVCHD-based Memory Stick Handycam series camcorders with expanded internal memory to succeed the HDR-CX12. Known as the HDR-CX520 and HDR-CX500, the former houses 64GB of memory while the latter has 32GB.

The new Handycam models are equipped with Sony’s G Lens and “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor technology, and are compatible with the latest Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX (32GB). Both models feature a 3-way Shake Cancelling feature (to reduce subtle blur) based on its Advanced Optical SteadyShot (Active Mode) function. Optical SteadyShot itself provides up to 10x wider camera shake correction angle.

With Full HD video recording and 12.0 megapixel still image shots, the new Handycam series also integrated the Smile Shutter with Face Touch function and Highlight Playback feature for users to highlight scenes from movie recordings that can be automatically extracted for Face Detection, Dual Recording and Smile Shutter.

Expect both the CX520 and CX500 to be available in selected Asia Pacific countries from August 2009 (32GB Memory Stick by September 2009). No pricing info has been released yet.

HP's new Mini 5101 has an integrated 2-megapixel webcam and 3 USB 2.0 ports.

SHOWCASE: HP has unveiled its top-of-the-line Mini PC called the Mini 5101. Featuring a sturdy, lightweight anodized aluminum display enclosure with a black, brushed finish, the combination of materials is an industry first for the netbook category.

The product has a spill-resistant keyboard (95% of a full-size QWERTY keyboard), comes with HP DuraKeys (a clear coat to keep the keys 50x more resistant to visible wear) and weighs from 1.18kg. (more…)

HP's new 10.1-inch Mini 110 mini-notebook comes in three colors with options for storage (solid state or 2.5" HDD), OS (Win XP or HP's Mobile Internet), resolution and battery.

SHOWCASE: The HWM Malaysia and Singapore team were flown to Beijing last week to cover HP’s Touching the Future product unveiling by the Personal Systems Group (PSG) from HP Asia Pacific and Japan.

According to HP, consumer habits and usage of the Web have changed so much, that products today need to integrate these activities into their functionality to satisfy the need of the current Web generation.

Anticipating this shift, HP unveiled mini-notebooks, laptops, all-in-one PCs to regular desktops at the event. The star of the show was naturally the new HP Mini 110, which comes in three color options, two storage options and two resolution options on a standard 10.1-inch screen.

What’s impressive this time though is the option of two battery packs - the standard 3-cell Lithium-ion battery keeps the weight at 1.06kg but the 6-cell battery option lets the user use it two times longer than usual.

The HP Mini 110 is expected to cost US$299 and up and will be available from 28 May 2009 (Black Swirl version). The Pink Chic and White Swirl versions will be due 30 June 2009. (more…)