Li Xiang and I was invited to the HP’s Everybody On Blogger event located at The Gallery in Hyatt Hotel on Tuesday where they showcase to us 5 new consumers products:

• HP Pavilion dv4
• HP Pavilion dv6
• HP TouchSmart610 Consumer PC
• HP Pavilion g4
• HPx2301 Micro Thin LED monitor

Everybody On is HP’s new marketing campaign. This new campaign is the next chapter of HP’s marketing vision, spanning music, fashion, community activism, business and is supported by an integrated marketing campaign featuring print, broadcast, online and social media, and builds on the highly acclaimed “The Computer is Personal Again” campaign.

The new campaign celebrates how people around the world are using HP technology to connect to their world and achieve their personal and professional passions, and features passionate individuals such as 12-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys and singer, song-writer and composer JJ Lin. Both share a passion for music and recognize the importance of technology in enabling their audiences to hear their songs exactly as they recorded them.

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Palm is pretty much going to die when HP bought over it April 2010 and now, it is officially dead as HP drops the “Palm” name and launches 3 new devices, HP Veer, HP Pre 3 & HP TouchPad.

HP Veer

HP Veer

Features & Specifications:

• HP webOS 2.2
• High-speed connectivity⁽¹⁾
• Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7230 800-MHz processor
• 2.57-inch multitouch screen with a vibrant, 18-bit color, 320 x 400 resolution display
• Gesture area, which enables simple, intuitive gestures for navigation
• Full slide-out QWERTY keyboard
• 8 GB of internal storage⁽⁹⁾
• High-performance browser with full access to the web, including support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 beta for access to rich, Flash-based web content⁽¹⁾
• Wireless connectivity:
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n with WPA, WPA2, WEP, 802.1X authentication⁽¹⁾
  • Integrated GPS⁽³⁾
  • Bluetooth wireless technology 2.1 + EDR with A2DP stereo Bluetooth support
  • Wi-Fi router functionality for up to five devices using HP mobile hotspot⁽⁸⁾
• Multimedia options, including music, photos, video recording and playback, a 5-megapixel camera with geotagging and 3.5 mm stereo headphone adapter
• Email, including EAS (for access to corporate Microsoft Exchange servers) and personal email support (Google Gmail push, Yahoo!, POP3, IMAP)⁽⁵⁾
• Robust messaging support (combining IM, SMS and MMS capabilities)⁽⁴⁾
• Proximity sensor, light sensor and accelerometer
• Rechargeable 910 mAh battery
• USB mass storage mode to transfer your media and other files quickly between desktop and device
• Ringer switch, which easily silences the ringer with one touch
• Compatible with HP Touchstone (sold separately)
• Tri-band UMTS, quad-band GSM/EDGE world phone⁽¹⁰⁾
• Dimensions: 54.5 mm x 84.0 mm x 15.1 mm
• Weight: 103 grams

Links:

• Official Site: HP Veer
• Press Release: HP TouchPad Brings webOS to the Big Screen
• Engadget: HP Veer: smallest smartphone in the webOS stable, 2.6-inch display, coming this spring
• Engadget: HP Veer, first hands-on

HP Pre 3

HP Pre 3

Features & Specifications:

• HP webOS 2.2
• High-speed connectivity⁽¹⁾
• Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8x55 1.4-GHz processor
• 3.58-inch multitouch screen with a vibrant, 24-bit color, 480 x 800 resolution display
• Gesture area, which enables simple, intuitive gestures for navigation
• Redesigned vertical slide-out QWERTY keyboard with backlight
• 8 or 16 gigabytes (GB) of internal storage⁽¹¹⁾
• High-performance browser with full access to the web, including support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 beta for access to rich, Flash-based web content⁽¹⁾
• Wireless connectivity:
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n with WPA, WPA2, WEP, 802.1X authentication⁽¹⁾
  • Integrated GPS (and A-GPS)⁽⁷⁾
  • Bluetooth wireless technology 2.1 + EDR with A2DP stereo Bluetooth support
  • Wi-Fi router functionality for up to five devices using HP mobile hotspot⁽⁹⁾
• Multimedia options, including music, photos, video recording and playback, a 5-megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash and a 3.5 mm stereo headset jack
  • Rear-facing autofocus camera with flash, HD camcorder (capable up to 720p video recording)
  • Front-facing VGA fixed-focus camera for live video calling⁽⁴⁾
• Email, including EAS (for access to corporate Microsoft Exchange servers) and personal email support (Google Gmail push, Yahoo!, POP3, IMAP)⁽³⁾
• Robust messaging support (combining IM, SMS and MMS capabilities)⁽¹²⁾
• Proximity sensor, light sensor, accelerometer and compass
• Removable, rechargeable 1,230 mAh battery
• USB mass storage mode to transfer media and other files quickly between desktop and device
• Ringer switch, which easily silences the ringer with one touch
• Compatible with HP Touchstone (sold separately)
• Dimensions: 111 mm x 64 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 156 grams

Links:

• Official Site: HP Pre 3
• Press Release: HP TouchPad Brings webOS to the Big Screen
• Engadget: HP Pre 3: 1.4GHz Qualcomm CPU, 3.6-inch WVGA, coming this summer (video)
• Engadget: HP Pre 3 first hands-on

HP TouchPad

HP TouchPad

Features & Specifications:

• HP webOS 3.0
• High-speed connectivity⁽¹⁾
• Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-CPU APQ8060 1.2-GHz processor
• 9.7-inch diagonal XGA capacitive, multitouch screen with a vibrant, 18-bit color, 1,024 x 768 resolution display
• The option of either 16
  GB or 32 GB of internal storage⁽¹⁴⁾
• High-performance browser with full access to the web, including support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 beta for access to rich, Flash-based web content⁽¹⁾
• Wireless connectivity:
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n with WPA, WPA2, WEP, 802.1X authentication⁽¹⁾
  • A-GPS (3G only)⁽¹⁰⁾
  • Bluetooth wireless technology 2.1 + EDR with A2DP stereo Bluetooth support
• Multimedia options, including music, photos, video recording and playback, and a 3.5 mm headset/headphone/microphone jack
  • Internal stereo speakers and Beats Audio
  • Front-facing 1.3-megapixel webcam for live video calling⁽¹¹⁾
• Email, including EAS (for access to corporate Microsoft Exchange servers) and personal email support (Google Gmail push, Yahoo!, POP3, IMAP)⁽⁶⁾
• Robust messaging support⁽⁴⁾
• Light sensor, accelerometer, compass (magnetometer) and gyroscope
• Rechargeable 6,300 mAh (typical) battery
• Micro-USB (Charging and PC Connect) with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• Built-in HP Touchstone technology for easy charging (HP Touchstone for TouchPad sold separately) and HP touch-to-share to share web addresses between TouchPad and compatible webOS phones⁽⁵⁾
• Dimensions: 190 mm x 242 mm x 13.7 mm
• Weight: approximately 740 g

Links:

• Official Site: HP TouchPad
• Press Release: HP TouchPad Brings webOS to the Big Screen
• Engadget: HP’s 9.7-inch TouchPad: webOS 3.0 tablet with 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon, coming this summer
• Engadget: HP TouchPad first hands-on

By the way, HP press images suck, no consistency in all the 3 products.

I was invited for HP Singapore 40th Anniversary at Dempsey The House last Friday. Didn’t take pictures as I left my camera at home, but you can check out Joe’s Blog for pictures! And the food there is fantastic. The part is hosted by Muttons from 987FM and they are awesomely funny!

To celebrate HP Singapore 40th Anniversary, there is 40 Days of Christmas with HP. From 22nd November 2010 through to 31st December 2010, HP will be giving Christmas shoppers 40 days of great offers.

1. HP ENVY14 Beats Edition

HP ENVY14 Beats Edition

Designed to deliver power and performance, the HP ENVY14 Beats Edition is equipped with the advanced audio capabilities of Beats Audio – a unique, high-performance technology developed by HP and Beats by Dr. Dre. Measuring 1.11-inches thin and starting from 2.58-kilos, the HP ENVY14 Beats Edition is the first HP notebook built for music and engineered to maximize your audio experience while delivering a superior overall PC experience. And by the way, there are 2 Audio line out ports for this edition!

HP Store: HP Envy (SGD$2,699)

2. HP TouchSmart310 and HP TouchSmart600 Desktop PCs

HP TouchSmart 600

With a sleek design and the advanced TouchSmart 4.0 software, you will experience computing that is intuitive, fun and personal. The latest version of HP’s exclusive Touch software transforms the desktop, offering new ways for your family to stay connected and entertained. From games to education to productivity, there is a world of apps to explore with your family.

HP Store: HP TouchSmart310 (SGD$1,399)
HP Store: HP TouchSmart600 (SGD$2,699)

3. HP ENVY17 3D

HP ENVY17 3D

The HP ENVY17 3D delivers an unparalleled 3D movie experience – similar to that in the theaters. Powered by advanced 3D technology, BeatsTM Audio and an HP Triple Bass Reflex subwoofer, digital entertainment will never be the same again. It is the first HP notebook designed to deliver an advanced 3D experience and has best-in-class entertainment capabilities. The advanced 3D technology on the HP ENVY17 offers a superior stereoscopic 3D visual experience without compromising 2D content, while the 17.3-inch diagonal, full HD HP 3D Ultra BrightView Infinity LED Display provides crisp and full HD viewing for 3D Blu-ray content. The HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses sync wirelessly to the HD display while allowing users to switch perspective seamlessly to view the action on the screen.

The HP ENVY17 3D model will come only in December.

HP Store: HP ENVY17 (SGD$3,499)

4. HP ENVY100 e-All-in-One

HP ENVY100 Printer (Foreground)

The HP ENVY100 e-All-in-One is a sleek, slim-line printer designed to complement modern home décor and features a high resolution touchscreen display, whisper-quiet operation and a retractable paper tray. It makes a stylish addition to any room in the home and offers the most convenient way to wirelessly print documents and photos.

Official Site: HP ENVY1000 (SGD$469)

5. HP Mini 210

HP Mini 210 (Luminous Rose)

Designed for all-day computing, the ultra-compact HP Mini 210 now comes in two trendy colors and enhanced features for information-snacking while on the go. It is available in two eye-catching colors, including Luminous Rose and Ocean Drive.

HP Store: HP Mini 210 (SGD$599)

HP hosted the Gala Premiere for Sex & The City 2 in Golden Village Vivo City yesterday night. We are very honored to be invited. I am super duper excited because I’m a big fan ever since the drama serial time. The stories just touches me as though “I am Carrie!”. I’m glad the 2nd movie didn’t make us wait that long!

The premiere is very organized, there are several activities going on after you collected your tickets. We have pictures taking with the Sex & The City’s backdrop, launch of SJP NYP perfumes, early bird special, HP Mini on display and even manicure for some privilege guests. Lester and me both draw all 3 different gifts from the lucky draw: bag charm, button mirror and note pad.

Here comes the movie! Sex & The City 1 refreshes audience’s memories about: fashion, new york, love and singles while movie 2 works around with a more complete story plot, like an episode. This time the story revolves around the girls’ life after marriage, especially Carrie’s. This is a lot more funnier. Story comes first then the fashion, which is ain’t bad, because I can finally take a good look at these girls!

You still can expect all the labels being shown in the movie, YSL earrings, Hermes Birkin Bag (Samantha like to call it Birkin instead of “handbag” or “bag”), Dior clothes, LV clothes, Channel scarf and more! I spotted the HP Mini 210 – Vivienne Tam Edition towards the end of the movie, it is like finding Wally in Where’s Wally? It is camouflage with the piles of clothes and bags.

A definite movie hit in town. Catch Sex & The City 2 in theaters, opening 27 May 2010.

Sex & The City 2 Theatre 8

Lester

Me

Wall of Digital Posters

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On Saturday, attended an event with Li Xiang organised by HP and Microsoft. The event theme was “Envision the Future”. The event was held at Giraffe Restaurant & Bar which is directly opposite Istana/Plaza Singapura. For a start the food was not bad!

We each have a name tag and on top of it, we are suppose to write what we think of the future. Everyone’s one future was pretty generic like “bright”, “exciting”, “soon”, “nice”, “now”, etc. I decided against the norm and put, “Future is Future loh”. I wanted to put “bleak” but it sounds generic as well. Li Xiang’s put “Future is astonishing”.

My Future

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