But unlike HP’s Envy 13, which has drawn comparisons to the Mac, Sony’s design language runs through in the X Series. And it’s not just a look-good, feel-good featherweight; the X Series actually boasts an impressive 2GHz Intel Atom Processor Z550, solid state drive, and of course, the new Windows 7 OS.

Sony was keen to show how reliable and sturdy the X Series at the media event with a video demonstration of the rigorous tests it subjected the paper-thin notebook to, including knocking it on one of its sides 100 times and prolonged pressure-vibration tests.

Meanwhile, Sony also took the wraps off its first-ever touchscreen PC – the L Series – and set to do battle with HP’s own TouchSmart offering. Sony is hailing the 24-inch L Series as an “all-in-one” PC and HDTV, and the best platform to enjoy an interactive experience using the company’s proprietary Media Gallery software, which essentially allows you to manage and play around with your music, photo and video libraries.

Other Windows 7 notebooks unveiled at the media event include the VAIO CW and VAIO NW – the former an update of its C-Series of fashion-centric notebooks, and the latter features a textured surface.

The system uses holographic laser projection and infrared sensors to create a screen that supports multi-touch gestures. You can play games on it, watch videos, browse your photos (apparently it's much like using an iPhone - you just scroll and click to enlarge) and critically, it hosts a Wi-Fi connection.

If you're tutting away, refusing to believe the Light Touch's ability to function, listen to Thomas Ricker's assesment from engadget.com. He said: "Despite our skepticism, we came away suitably surprised - impressed even. The touch sensitivity was far more accurate than we expected - so good that we were quickly typing out phrases on the QWERTY with few mistakes."

It possesses a 2GB hard drive with SD card expansion and can connect with other important devices like phones and MP3 players.

The Canon VIXIA HF S10 uses a large 1/2.6-inch, 8.59 megapixel CMOS sensor along with Canon’s DIGIC DV III image processor to create a sharp, accurate picture. You can use Canon’s face detection feature to make sure you get the right objects in focus when you are shooting, and optical image stabilization will make sure the picture stays steady.

Videos and stills on the Canon VIXIA HF S10 can be recorded to either a 32GB internal flash drive or a removable SDHC card.

24p mode, for movie-like look, and 30p mode, perfect for recording video for viewing on a computer monitor, are featured on the Canon VIXIA HF S10. Instant AF is included for fast focus in almost any situation. The Canon VIXIA HF S10 also features a 2.7? widescreen LCD.

If you are at all into customizing how your video will turn out, you will love the addition of an external microphone jack with audio level control on the Canon VIXIA HF S10. Optionally you can use the mini shoe terminal on the top of the camcorder with a specially made Canon external microphone. The HF S10 even includes a headphone jack for monitoring.

All in all, this looks like a very exciting camcorder, and definitely one to look at if you are looking for a top-of-the-line consumer camcorder.