LAS VEGAS, 10 January 2012, from ShowStoppers @ International CES 2012 – Exhibiting for the first time ever at International CES, award-winning digital accessories designer and manufacturer Cygnett opens its booth today among much anticipation. From cases and accessories for iPod, iPhone, iPad, smartphones and tablets to portable speakers, earphones, power products and laptop bags, the wide selection of products on display reflects Cygnett’s reputation for stylish functionality.

Here’s a glimpse of Cygnett’s latest products on show at 2012 International CES:

Apollo for iPhone 4S
The futuristic Apollo fuses together an anti-scratch and fingerprint-proof surface with a grooved, shock-absorbent interior. Precision-engineered to combine innovation with style and optimal protection, the Apollo complements the sleek profile of your iPhone. It attaches securely to keep out dust and dirt, yet removes with ease.Raised side edges and an included screen protector ensure 360-degree protection. Apollo is available in white/grey, black/grey, purple/grey, red/grey and pink.

Icon Art Series featuring artwork by Nathan Jurevicius for iPhone 4S
Wrap your iPhone 4S in unlimited imagination with colourful limited-edition artwork by Australian-born illustrator and artist Nathan Jurevicius. Three creative designs exclusive to Cygnett’s Icon Art Series include Chihoohoo’s Tea Party, Dr. Maybe’s Underwater House and Hootsville. Featuring a slim-fit profile that accentuates the form of your iPhone, the cases’ smooth rubberised coating makes it easy to slide the cases in or out of your pocket.

About Nathan Jurevicius
Australian-born illustrator and artist Nathan Jurevicius is the creator and author of celebrated indie-brand Scarygirl. In partnership with Passion Pictures Australia, Scarygirl was released as a hit online game, and an Aurealis award-winning graphic novel followed. Other collaborations include projects with Kidrobot, MTV and ABC TV. An animated feature film of Scarygirl is in the works. See www.cygnett.com/icon

PlayUp two-tone case for iPod touch (4th generation)
Safeguard your entertainment with the style and colour of the dual-material PlayUp iPod touch case. The combination of glossy exterior and soft shock-absorbent silicone interior doubles the protection with easy access to the touchscreen and functions. Wherever you are when catching up on your favourite videos, games or music, PlayUp keeps your iPod touch protected. Get PlayUp in black/grey, two-tone pink or grey/blue.

Seagate to Showcase 4G LTE Storage, Solid-state Hybrid Hard Drives and More Industry Firsts.

LAS VEGAS, NV — January 10, 2012— Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ: STX) will be showcasing its full breadth of consumer, desktop and enterprise solutions at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show. Follow all the news at Seagate.com/ces.
 
Award-Winning Mobile Storage
A Consumer Electronics Association Innovations Honoree, the GoFlex Satellite™ mobile wireless storage will be on display in the Innovations Hall located in the Venetian Ballroom of the Venetian Hotel. Seagate will demonstrate during CES new enhancements and added features that improve on the popular award-winning product. First introduced in May of 2011, the GoFlex Satellite drive is Wi-Fi enabled storage to wirelessly stream media to multiple mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets simultaneously.
 
Building on the success of the first battery-powered, wireless storage solution – GoFlex Satellite drive – Seagate has collaborated with Verizon Wireless to provide a technology showcase of the world’s first 4G LTE mobile wireless storage solution. This industry-first innovation can be seen in action at the Verizon booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Booth 30259).

 
The 4G LTE-connected Mobile Wireless Storage technology will demonstrate the ability to:

• Expand the storage capacity of your mobile device with enough space to enjoy over 300 HD movies on an iPad or Android tablet.
• Download music, movies and photos over 4G LTE and stream it all over Wi-Fi for up to three of your mobile devices.
• Use the lightning fast Verizon 4G LTE network to connect to an endless library of entertainment while on the go while it also provides Internet connectivity for up to three Wi-Fi enabled mobile devices.

Industry First: New Thunderbolt Technology Solutions
This week in Las Vegas, Seagate will also debut, the long-awaited GoFlex^® Thunderbolt^™ Adapter and the GoFlex Desk Thunderbolt Adapter. Seagate first unveiled working prototypes of these two advanced interface products during the Intel Developers Forum in November of 2011. These two products are the first to use the new Thunderbolt technology for widespread use by consumers for single drive enclosures. The GoFlex Thunderbolt Adapter will be available during the first quarter of this year and the GoFlex Desk Thunderbolt Adapter is expected to be available before the second half of this calendar year.
 
Game on!
To help demonstrate the speed and performance of the new award-winning Momentus^® XT solid-state hybrid hard drive, Seagate will be hosting a gaming demonstration with a head-to-head competition between two identical Alienware™ M18X dual-drive laptop computers. One will be equipped with two of Seagate’s new solid-state hybrid Momentus XT drives, and the other will include 7200RPM 2.5-inch hard disk drives.
 
Check on all the action and updates from Seagate by following @Seagate and @Seagate_con on Twitter and Like the Seagate page on Facebook or visit the “Seagate @ CES 2012” web page.
 
About Seagate
Seagate is a worldwide leader in hard disk drives and storage solutions. Learn more at http://www.seagate.com.

New JumpDrive Triton is the Premier, High-Performance Offering in the Lexar Line of USB 3.0 Flash Drives 

Key Messages:
• Moves content more than 20 times faster than standard USB 2.0 flash drives based on benchmark tests*
• Utilises SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology to provide up to 155MB per second read and 150MB per second write speeds, making it among the fastest USB flash drives available today
• Compact size makes it one of the smallest high-performance USB 3.0 flash drives on the
market
• Stylish metal alloy design offers a high-gloss mirror finish with retractable connector

Multimedia Elements:

• Lexar Image Gallery
• Lexar JumpDrive Triton USB 3.0 Flash Drive Demonstration Video
• Supporting Product Information

Sydney, Australia. 11 January, 2012 – Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products,today announced the JumpDrive® Triton USB 3.0 flash drive. Available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities, the new JumpDrive Triton is more than 20 times faster than standard USB 2.0 flash drives based on benchmark tests,* offering blazing-fast 155MB per second read and150MB per second write speeds for exceptionally fast and reliable downloading and transferring of content. For additional information about the Lexar JumpDrive Triton USB 3.0 flash drive,visit www.lexar.com.

In real-world usage, the JumpDrive Triton takes just 35 seconds to copy a 4GB high-definition (HD) movie,** compared to 11 minutes of waiting time with a standard JumpDrive USB 2.0 flash drive. Additionally, its compact form factor makes it one of the smallest high-performance USB 3.0 drives on the market, enabling users to manage, move, and store their content quickly and efficiently while on the go. The Lexar JumpDrive Triton also features a sleek metal alloy base and a high-gloss mirror finish.

“USB 3.0 technology provides the high-speed performance that allows end-users to download their content – whether it’s videos, MP3s, documents, or photos – faster than ever, and take it with them for anytime, immediate access,” said Aaron Lee, director of USB product marketing, Lexar. “The JumpDrive Triton USB 3.0 flash drive combines fast transfer speeds, ultra portability, and an appealing sleek design to provide on-the-go users with one of the fastest, smallest, and most reliable USB 3.0 flash drives available.”

As a brand of Micron Technology, Lexar is backed by Micron’s industry-leading memory technology, providing consumers with the reliability and award-winning products they have come to expect from Lexar. All Lexar product designs undergo extensive testing in the Lexar
Quality Labs to ensure performance, quality, compatibility, and reliability with more than 800 intended digital devices.

In addition to the JumpDrive Triton, Lexar is also introducing the new JumpDrive S73 USB 3.0 flash drive to offer users a wide range of storage options according to their needs. Available in color capacities of 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB, the JumpDrive S73 offers users the same convenience and reliability of existing JumpDrive products, but with the added speed and performance benefits of USB 3.0 technology.

Both new USB 3.0 drive designs are compatible with Mac® and PC systems. The JumpDrive Triton USB 3.0 comes with a limited lifetime warranty and is available now in 16GB and 32GB capacities with MSRPs of $73.95 and $118.35, respectively. The 64GB JumpDrive Triton will be available in February with an MSRP of $221.90. The JumpDrive S73 includes a three-year limited warranty and will be available in February with MSRPs of $19.95 (8GB), $35.95 (16GB), $64.95 (32GB), and $122.95 (64GB).

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Strikes Multi-year, Multi-Device Strategic Partnership with Motorola Mobility*, Including Smartphones that Motorola Will Begin to Ship in 2H 2012

• Lenovo K800 Smartphone Based on Intel® Technology

• Available in Second Quarter 2012 in China

INTERNATIONAL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW, Las Vegas, Jan. 10, 2012 – Intel Corporation today announced a number of advancements across its smartphone business, including a multi-year, multi-device strategic relationship with Motorola Mobility*, Inc. and a handset by Lenovo* based on the company’s new Intel® Atom™ processor platform. Several smartphones based on the new Atom processor are expected to come to market in 2012.   

“The best of Intel computing is coming to smartphones,” said Intel President and CEO Paul Otellini. “Our efforts with Lenovo and Motorola Mobility will help to establish Intel processors in smartphones and provide a solid foundation from which to build in 2012 and into the future.”

Otellini made the announcements during a keynote address at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show. He also detailed Ultrabook™ category momentum and described how the company is innovating to deliver superior experiences across a range of mobile devices.

Intel Computing Inside Smartphones and Tablets
Intel CEO highlighted the Intel® Atom™ processor Z2460 platform, formerly “Medfield,” which was specifically designed for smartphones and tablets, and delivers leading performance with competitive, energy efficiency.

Sanjay Jha, chairman and CEO of Motorola Mobility, joined Otellini onstage and the two executives detailed their companies’ multi-year, multi-device strategic relationship. The effort includes smartphones that Motorola will begin to ship in the second half of this year using Intel Atom processors and the Android* platform. The collaboration, which also covers tablets, combines Intel’s leadership in silicon technology and computing innovation with Motorola’s mobile device design expertise.

Liu Jun, Lenovo senior vice president and president of Mobile Internet and Digital Home, also joined Otellini onstage to debut the Lenovo K800*smartphone based on Intel technology and running the Android* platform. Liu Jun said the K800 smartphone will be available in China in the second quarter and will run on China Unicom’s 21Mbs network. The smartphone features the low-power Intel® Atom™ processor Z2460 with Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, support for HSPA+ with the Intel® XMM™ 6260 Platform, and the Lenovo LeOS user interface for a localised experience in China.

Otellini said enabling the best mobile experience is a priority for Intel. Michael Bell, general manager of Intel’s Mobile and Communications Group, also joined Otellini onstage to demonstrate the Intel® Smartphone Reference Design that aims to shrink device development time and costs for phone OEMs and carriers. This fully functioning smartphone features sleek packaging, a 4.03-inch high-resolution LCD touch screen for crisp text and vibrant images, and two cameras delivering advanced imaging capabilities, including burst mode that allows individuals to capture 15 pictures in less than a second with 8-megapixel quality.

Showcasing the popular Angry Birds* application on the phone, Bell pointed to broad Android* applications support that allows Intel technology-based smartphones to run the vast majority of Android* applications, including those compiled for other architectures. 

Otellini said Intel will raise the bar on tablet experiences by offering compatibility with the millions of existing applications and devices; an instant-on, software and apps experience; and support of the Metro* user interface. Onstage was the world’s first public demonstration of the forthcoming 32nm Intel Atom SoC for tablets and hybrids running on Microsoft* Windows* 8, codenamed “Clover Trail.”
     
Ultrabook to Completely Redefine PCs
Intel is leading the industry to re-invent personal computing again with the creation of the new category of Ultrabook devices, delivering a no-compromise computing experience in thin and elegant designs.

In just eight months, and built on a foundation of broad consumer appeal and ecosystem support, the category has gained strong momentum with a total of more than 75 ultra sleek, ultra responsive and secure Ultrabook systems expected to ship this year from industry partners.

Jeff Clarke, vice chairman of Global Operations and End User Computing Solutions at Dell*, joined Otellini onstage to announce the company’s first Ultrabook, the new XPS 13* powered by the Intel® Core™ i7 processor. Scheduled for February availability, the sleek and stylish design weighs only 2.99 lbs and provides up to 8 hours of battery life.

Intel is committed to the continued rapid improvement in user experience. The company’s engineers will further accelerate Ultrabook innovation in 2012 with 3rd generation Intel Core processors, codenamed “Ivy Bridge,” with the help of Intel’s revolutionary 22nm 3-D Tri-gate transistors.

This next generation of devices will expand the computing experience beyond anything realised today. Two Ultrabook concept designs powered by “Ivy Bridge” were demonstrated during the keynote speech.

Intel’s CEO promised that these devices will be more secure and eliminate the discussion on trade-offs for computing, like form factor, user interface or performance. He also said Ultrabooks will offer a flagship platform for a premium, no-compromise environment that helps deliver on the Microsoft* Windows* 8 promise of re-imagining Windows.

Applications specifically suited for the Ultrabook are available from the Intel AppUp^SM centre, a one-stop shop for the latest PC apps. Intel announced a strategic relationship between Intel and Technicolor* surrounding M-GO, an app powered by Intel AppUp that will bring high-definition, premium digital content for television, movies, music and apps to Ultrabook devices and other Intel-based devices with Intel® Insider™ in the second quarter of 2012. M-GO will provide movies and TV shows from major Hollywood studios and help manage HD premium content across multiple devices and platforms via a single intuitive, secure user interface.

Sydney, Australia – January 11, 2012 – Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the launch of HyperX Red Limited Edition Memory and a new look for HyperX LoVo low-voltage modules. These memory modules have a new look and are designed for PC modders, system builders and entry-level gamers looking to push the performance envelope.

HyperX Red Limited Edition has a sleek and aggressive look that provides a stylish accent to any motherboard or desktop computer in which it is installed. HyperX Red is Intel XMP ready and is available in 8GB kits and 4GB single modules at 1600MHz and 1333MHz, in both 1.65v and 1.5v. With the ease of installation and HyperX reliability, these new modules meet the needs of consumers and gamers alike who seek higher performance via faster speeds and larger capacities.

Kingston has also redesigned the look of its HyperX LoVo low-voltage modules. The new streamlined HyperX LoVo will remain in its standard green color but with a heatspreader similar to the HyperX Genesis. HyperX LoVo consumes less power and reduces heat thus requiring less fan speed to create a cool and quiet machine. Running at 1600MHz at 1.35v or 1333MHz at 1.25v, it is perfect for Intel’s mini-ITX ‘Apple Glen’ motherboards, AMD’s Llano platform and “always on” home theater PCs or home media servers. HyperX LoVo is available in 8GB and 4GB kits of two.

“The enthusiast community knows the HyperX brand is synonymous with high speed, high quality and stylish design,” said Ann Bai, DRAM Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “The new HyperX Red and the updated look of LoVo are great additions to our HyperX family. We have high-performance memory solutions to meet the specific needs of everyone from the entry-level gamer to the seasoned professional.”

Kingston HyperX memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/uk/memory/hyperX

Product and Pricing Summary
Manufacturer: Kingston
Product Name: HyperX LoVo
RRP:
Part Number RRP in AU RRP in NZ
KHX1600C9D3B1RK2/8GX: AU$65 NZ$86
KHX1333C9D3B1RK2/8G: AU$65 NZ$86
KHX1600C9D3B1R/4G: AU$33 NZ$43
KHX1333C9D3B1R/4G: AU$33 NZ$43
KHX1600C9D3LK2/8GX: AU$71 NZ$95
KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX: AU$56 NZ$75

Website: www.kingston.com/uk/

Australian Distributors: Avnet Australia Pty Ltd, Ingram Micro, Simms International Pty Ltd., Synnex Australia PTY Ltd.
Australian Distributors: Express Online, Synnex Australia PTY Ltd, Ingram Micro AU, Avnet AU.
New Zealand Distributors: Ingram Micro NZ, Synnex NZ, Simms NZ
Availability: mid-Feb 2012

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About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Taiwan, China, and sales representatives in the United States, Taiwan, China, India, Australia, Vietnam, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, and Latin America. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/uk/.

• USB Flash Drives, Wi-Fi Based Storage Allow Memory Expansion
• Small Form-Factors Provide Style, Convenience and Portability
• Wi-Drive Capacity Boost to 64GB Coming Soon

Sydney Australia, – January 11, 2012 – Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced an array of portable Flash memory based solutions designed for the growing number of thin notebook, tablet and smartphone users. Kingston’s light and thin USB Flash drives focus on small and stylish designs that expand and innovate the storage capacities of smaller form factor computing devices. In addition, Kingston Wi-Drive offers wireless memory expansion for tablets and smartphones such as Kindle Fire, Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

• DataTraveler SE9: Functionality meets style for mobile users with the new DataTraveler SE9 (DTSE9) USB Flash Drive. The ultra-thin, sleek metal case features a large built-in key ring for easy attachment to a backpack, briefcase, purse or keychain. When plugged into a PC, its metal casing and small size provides protection and does not get in the way of other Flash drives when USB ports are clustered together. The DataTraveler SE9 is available in 8GB and 16GB capacities.

• DataTraveler Micro: One of the world’s smallest USB Flash drives, the DataTraveler Micro is designed in an ultra-small form factor that can be left in devices such as tablets, slim notebooks, netbooks or car audio systems while barely increasing the overall footprint of the host device. The USB drive’s small size allows it to easily blend in without blocking other ports. DataTraveler Micro is available in 8GB and 16GB capacities.
 
• Kingston Wi-Drive: The portable, wireless storage device for Kindle Fire and Apple devices will be available in a 64GB capacity in later Q1. The device with built-in Wi-Fi allows users to view photos or documents, stream movies and listen to music without relying on Internet access or cloud-based technology. Currently available in 16GB and 32GB capacities, the larger size allows even more sharing of photos, videos, music and more.

“Kingston recognizes the growth in portable computing devices among consumers as tablets and slimmer notebook PCs become commonplace,” said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “Our various USB Flash drives are light and thin storage solutions which enable tablet and ultra notebook users to extend the capacities and enhance the capabilities of their devices without getting in the way.”

Product videos can be found at:
DataTraveler SE9: http://www.youtube.com/embed/MKbUED3PoYY
Kingston Wi-Drive: http://www.youtube.com/embed/CuXNcFJ1nME?hl=en&fs=1

The Kingston DataTraveler SE9 and DataTraveler Micro are backed by a five year warranty. Kingston Wi-Drive is backed by a one-year warranty. All products come with free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability.

Kingston can be found on:
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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KingstonBlogFansClub.en
Twitter: http://twitter.com/KingstonFEPR
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/KingstonAPAC

About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Taiwan, China, and sales representatives in the United States, Taiwan, China, India, Australia, Vietnam, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, and Latin America. For more information, please visit http://www.kingston.com/uk/.

64GB Capacity Addition and Apple App Update

• Wireless Storage for Android-based Kindle Fire
• 64GB Capacity Provides More Storage On the Go
• App Update Includes Streaming via AirPlay Devices, DRM Support
 
Sydney, Australia – January 11, 2012 – Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced an app to enable Wi-Drive use with Kindle Fire. Shipping later in Q1, Kingston Wi-Drive will also be available in a 64GB capacity. In addition, existing Wi-Drive users can get a free app update for Apple devices that allow AirPlay and DRM support. The award-winning Kingston Wi-Drive is wireless portable storage for tablets and smartphone devices including Kindle Fire, Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and lets users store and share content wirelessly with three users simultaneously.

Kingston Wi-Drive was first released in 2011 for Apple devices and can now be used for the Android-based Kindle Fire tablet. The app, available on the Amazon Appstore for Android, allows Kindle Fire users to expand the capacity of the device beyond the 8GB of internal storage.

The 64GB version coming soon allows even more storage and sharing, and joins the Wi-Drive family currently available in 16GB and 32GB capacities. An app update for Apple devices allows AirPlay support for streaming of music*, photos and videos**. For iPhone users working with documents, Wi-Drive presents the “Open in” option so the user can select which app to use to view the document, and also allows copying to the Wi-Drive app. Purchased or DRM content can now be accessed on Apple mobile devices through the Safari browser via the Wi-Drive’s IP address as long as the device is assigned to a computer using an iTunes account.

“Since its debut, Kingston Wi-Drive has been a success with Apple mobile device users. As more consumers adopt Kindle Fire as their mobile device for personal media consumption, we are proud to help this new segment of users store and share photos, videos, music and much more,” said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “The combination of the app update, higher capacity and Kindle Fire support makes Wi-Drive the perfect wireless storage solution for mobile users.”

Kingston Wi-Drive allows users to stream videos, access music or share files with tablets and smartphone owners. The distinctively designed, pocket-sized Wi-Drive utilizes Flash-based technology to store data from USB-compatible PCs. These files are then easily retrieved via Wi-Drive’s built-in wireless signal without requiring cables or an Internet connection. Three users can work simultaneously with different file types from a single Wi-Drive without any performance disruption.

A video of Kingston Wi-Drive can be seen here.

Kingston Wi-Drive is backed by a one-year warranty and free technical support. For more information visit www.kingston.com/uk/usb/wireless.

* DRM purchased content from iTunes can be played back via the Safari browser connected to Wi-Drive.  Not all of the functions and features that are found in the application will work within the browser and sharing may be limited to devices that are synched with iTunes.
** Playback from Airplay compatible devices supports one user session at a time. Requires an AirPlay compatible device. iOS 4.3+.

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Blog: http://www.kingston-blog.com/en
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KingstonBlogFansClub.en
Twitter: http://twitter.com/KingstonFEPR
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/KingstonAPAC

About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Taiwan, China, and sales representatives in the United States, Taiwan, China, India, Australia, Vietnam, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, and Latin America. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/uk.

Canon welcomed two new additions to the popular IXUS range, which continue to embody the powerful IXUS spirit, style and performance, allowing you to take your camera anywhere to capture those spontaneous moments 

SYDNEY, 10 January, 2012 – Delivering fun, highly-featured photography functions in a point-and-shoot package , Canon today revealed the new additions to its IXUS Digital Still Camera range at CES in Las Vegas (Booths N109 and 13304); set for launch in Australia from March, 2012. The new IXUS 500 HS and 125 HS deliver great looks and functionality in a super-slim body, with key features including; a 12x (500HS) and 5x (125HS) optical zoom to get you closer to the action, a high sensitivity sensor for great photography in both well and darkly lit spaces, Full HD video recording plus all new intelligent “Face ID” facial recognition functions to ensure you always capture the perfect shot of friends and family! 

“Our most recent research[1]shows that the demand for digital cameras is increasing as consumers create and share content online more than ever before,” said James Lai, Brand Manager, DSC, Canon Australia. “The main driver for digital camera upgrades is a need for top quality cameras that produce top quality images, so with the new IXUS models we’ve met this need by combining superior optical technology with a number of impressive features and benefits. The new IXUS cameras deliver the most true-to-life, quality images you’d ever expect from a point and shoot camera device.” 

Across the two new models, key new and improved features include:

• Super slim compact design: Setting them amongst some of the world’s slimmest, the IXUS 500 HS body measures in at just 19.2mm thick with an amazing 12x Optical Zoom (28mm wide) whilst the IXUS 125 HS measures 20.0mm thick, with a 5x Optical Zoom (24mm wide) placing them amongst the slimmest compact cameras on the market
• High Sensitivity Sensor: The new high sensitivity sensor makes both the IXUS 500 HS with 10.1 MP High Sensitivity CMOS Sensor and 125 HS with 16.1 MP High Sensitivity CMOS Sensor perfect for low light photography, great for indoors or romantic candle-lit settings. Automatically adjusting the brightness balance and selecting an appropriate IS, this feature makes sure those precious shots are never missed.
• DiG!C 5 Image Processor: – DiG!C 5 is revolutionary, contributing a range of enhancements to the IXUS 500 HS and 125 HS which include better noise reduction, automation capabilities, better white balance and faster continuous shooting, making it even easier to capture beautiful images or exciting action shots in true colour and clarity, just as they appear to the eye.
• Intelligent Auto Mode: New additions to the Intelligent Auto mode now make it even easier to get the perfect shot. The camera’s Intelligent Auto and Face ID features make it even easier for your camera to take the best shot, recognising and focussing on the faces as the key focus of the image. Automation features also mean you can take fast movement pics with Intelligent IS which reduces blur from camera shake. Within this mode, shots of friends in action or baby’s first smile are captured through three rapid, consecutive shots, where the camera selects the clearest and best option for you. Whether you’re skiing down the Alps in Switzerland, taking pictures of the little ones in your family or laying on a beach in Thailand, the IXUS range will make sure your capture these moments at their best!
• Full HD video: Full 1080p video recording means not only still but moving images can be captured and kept to share with loved ones or put on YouTube or Facebook to share with friends!

The premium IXUS 500 HS model sits amongst the thinnest compact cameras in the world, making it easy to slip into a pocket or handbag as a super-portable compact camera. The IXUS 500 HS is available in bold red and silver colours. 

Alternatively, the IXUS 125 HS offers a great streamlined alternative with a similarly slim body available in sophisticated black and silver colour variations to suit your personality or even your outfit. The IXUS 125 HS promises to always ensure you stand out from the crowd, whether you are in the frame or not. 

Availability

The IXUS 500 HS and 125 HS digital still cameras will be available March, 2012 (RRP TBC). For further details, keep your eye on the Canon website via: www.canon.com.au 

Canon’s new video cameras take quality and simplicity to new levels, enabling users to create engaging mini masterworks with easy-to-use movie making tools and quality high-definition imaging features. 

SYDNEY, 10 January, 2012 – Setting a new standard in compact video recording, Canon today revealed three new video cameras at CES in Las Vegas (Booths N109 and 13304), set to launch in Australia from March, 2012. The new LEGRIA HF R36, HF R38 and HF M52 video cameras deliver a new benchmark in handheld video production, with full High Definition video recording as standard and improved features including full Wi-Fi connectivity. Whether used to capture baby’s first steps, birthday celebrations, holidays away or to make it big on YouTube, the Canon LEGRIA video range for 2012 delivers a truly show-stopping performance that’s easy and fun to use when capturing the most important moments in your life. 

“Image quality is continually cited as the most important feature for video camera users as they capture significant life moments and memories on video. With full HD and features like Intelligent Auto and the new Intelligent Image Stabiliser delivering great video at the press of a button, the 2012 video camera lineup delivers quality like never before,” said Anna Kalinowska, Brand Manager, Digital Video,CanonAustralia. “With more than two billion video views a day and 24 hours of video uploaded to YouTube every minute*, our new wi-fi connectivity features help connect a passionate community of movie makers worldwide, allowing anyone to share their favourite home movie moments at home or on the go”. 

Canon’s 2012 LEGRIA range of video cameras provides the perfect tool to create quality memories and mini movie productions easily at home. 

Across each of the three new models, some of the new and improved features include:

• Wi-Fi: New feature to the Canon camera range, enabling recorded video to be sent and viewed anywhere via a wireless connection and uploaded to Facebook or YouTube via a new iPhone App “Movie Uploader”. The video cameras are also DLNA compliant, meaning home movies can be watched instantly on the big screen on DLNA enabled TVs.
• Easy back-up to an external hard drive: This easy back-up feature allows users to save large amounts of video data shot on vacation to a hard disk without the need for a computer. Video is backed up to a hard disk can also be played on a TV, via the camcorder. (NB: requires an optional USB Adapter – UA-100).
• Intelligent Image Stabiliser: Automatically switching between different image stabilisers to ensure users get the best image quality and minimise shake in conditions of shooting while walking, telephoto shooting, macro shooting and more. Story Creator and Video Snapshot: Designed to help first-time users create engaging movies easily, the Story Creator tool follows a story board structure offering suggestions on composition, length and type of shot for mini-movie themes like Birthday, Travel, Kids and Pets. Users can rate their favourite takes and play the best scenes, resulting in a ready-made movie. No complicated editing required.
• MP4 Recording Support: A container format that enables direct video playback on iPhone or iPad devices without conversion. Using the 2012 LEGRIA range, recorded MP4 files can be easily uploaded to typical social networking sites such as YouTube or Facebook. 

The Canon HFM52 delivers amazing full HD quality video though the eyes of Canon’s advanced HD CMOS PRO sensor, seen first in Canon’s professional video camera XF series range.  Ensuring every detail of the image is crystal clear, the Canon HD CMOS PRO sensor delivers more image detail and less noise to video images and strong low-light performance, so videos created during the day or night make the cut.

The Canon HFM52’s new features also include Audio Scene Select, allowing users to choose a scene mode to suit the audio of the shooting situation. Simple in camera guidance is given (e.g. Music, Speech,Forest and Birds) to shoot video optimised to produce realistic audio for that situation. 

The Canon HFM52 also packs 32GB internal flash memory to ensure you can shoot for hours or for longer, expand the shooting times with additional SD cards. Delivered in a more compact body than its predecessor (15% smaller and 30g lighter), the HFM52 weighs only 310gms and features a sleek, flat touch panel. A waterproof case is also available for underwater shooting up to 40m. 

Rounding out the pack, the LEGRIA HF R Series (HFR36 and HFR38) deliver impressive full HD video features as standard, with increased zoom capabilities (32x optical and 51x advanced) and wider angle view that capture more in frame. The HFR36 has 8GB of internal flash memory while the HFR38 packs in 32GB. These tiny but mighty 250g video camera delivers powerful movie making tools in a unit the size of a soft drink can, ensuring you can always have it handy with you. 

Ensuring each of the video cameras meet the demands virtually any shooting environment, a wide range of compatible accessories are available for the range including a long-life batteries, wide and tele-adaptors, microphones and even an underwater case for the HFM52, enabling shooting at depths of up to 40 meters. 

Availability

The Canon HFM52, HFR38 and HFR36 video cameras will be available Q1, 2012 (RRP TBC). For further details, keep your eye on the Canon website via: www.canon.com.au