DXGUSA has recently announced the release of a new line of stylish camcorders.  As highlighted in the press release, “the DXG Luxe Collection marries fashion and electronics for busy moms, trend-setting teens and fashionistas of any age”.

It will be interesting to see how this new line of HD Camcorders performs in an upcoming hands-on JAMM Review, as we will be reviewing one of these new  Couture Camcorders, so please stay-tuned.

In the meantime, please do check out Doug and Thomas’ recent review of another line of DXG HD Video Cameras, Double Reviews: DXG HD Video Cameras and also the press release on the new camcorders below.

Here is the press release from DXGUSA:

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIF. – July 28, 2009 – The latest fashion in consumer electronics is the couture camcorder from DXG, garnering early attention from celebrities such as Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon, Constance Zimmer and Julia Delpy. The DXG Luxe Collection is a new line of high definition digital camcorders designed with chic patterns, stylish details and matching cases that look and feel like couture clutch bags, yet record in high definition and retail for $149.99.

Fashion-Forward High Definition Recording

Available August 3 from www.dxgusa.com, the DXG Luxe Collection marries fashion and electronics for busy moms, trend-setting teens and fashionistas of any age. The DXG-Riviera features a chic, quilted pattern with silver or bronze details and crystal accents in three colors that will indulge your inner diva – pink, white or black. The DXG-Soho comes in a hip pink or blue argyle pattern with stylish leather accents. Not sacrificing substance for style, both models record video in true high definition (720p), take vibrant 8-megapixel still photos, can capture up to 8 hours of video using a 16GB card, and feature a 3-inch LCD screen—all on a compact form factor only1½-inches thick.

“Gadgets are evolving into fashion accessories, with consumers outfitting their iPhones, Kindles, laptops and now camcorders with trendy styles that express their own style,” said Paul Goldberg, senior vice president of sales and marketing at DXG USA. “With the Luxe line, we’ve combined high-definition video, high quality photo, great affordability and high fashion that gives consumers a distinctive device, and retailers a product that stands out on the shelves among a sea of silver and black.”

DXG Luxe Collection Specifications

v Availability: www.dxgusa.com, August 3, 2009

v Price: $149.99

v Models:

o DXG-Riviera: Quilted pattern, pink, white or black, matching color crystals and hand strap, matching camera case

o DXG-Soho: Argyle pattern, pink and gray or blue and gray, leather accents with folding clasp, matching camera case

v Dimensions: 4.3” (W) x 1.6” (D) x 2.6” (H), 8 ounces

v LCD: 3” TFT Display

v Storage: Built in 32MB, SD slot for expandable memory up to 16GB

v Video Resolution: 1280 x 720/30fps

v Still Photo: 8 megapixel

v Power Supply: 4-AAA batteries

v Zoom: 3X digital zoom (video and still)

v Color Effects: Color, black and white, sepia

v Connections: HDMI for connecting to HDTV, AV for connecting to the TV, USB for connecting to PC or Mac

v Video Editing Software Included: Mr. Photo, VideoWorks, ArcSoft TotalMedia Extreme ($99 retail value)

v Other Features: PC and Mac compatible, Self timer, LED flash, TV out (NTSC, PAL), USB 2.0

About DXG USA

DXG USA, The Digital Camera Company, is one of the fastest growing digital camera manufacturers in the U.S., providing intuitively designed digital cameras and camcorders for the youth and mainstream markets. Compact, fashionable and affordably priced, DXG digital cameras are setting trends for quality and utility. DXG USA is a fully owned subsidiary of DXG Technology Corp., one of the world’s leading manufacturers and designers (OEM/ODM) of digital cameras and camcorders. DXG Technology has won numerous design and innovation awards and employs more than 4,000 people worldwide. Complete information on DXG USA can be found at www.dxgusa.com.