Now that Expression Encoder 2 has been released, the team is hard at work on the next version of the product.  They want to be as responsive to community feedback as possible, and would like to set up a panel of customers with whom they can have ongoing conversations.

More info here - http://blogs.msdn.com/david_sayed/archive/2008/06/17/expression-encoder-customer-panel.aspx

The new Expression website is now live including a download link to a trial of Expression Studio 2 as well as the individual products including Expression Encoder 2 with the (free) Encoder Express.

Download Expression Studio 2

How to get the FREE Encoder Express Version:
The Express version of Expression Encoder 2 is a free feature-limited version. To get Expression Encoder 2 Express, download the 30 day trial of Expression Encoder 2. After 30 days of enjoying the full functionality of Expression Encoder 2, the product will turn into the Express version unless a valid product key is entered.

The DXG-569V HD camcorder available from Radio Shack for $169.99.

DXG ANNOUNCES LOW COST STYLISH HD CAMCORDER

DXG-569V HD Features:

Digital Camcorder
Records full-motion video in High-Definition
HD Resolution: 1280 x 720 at 30fps
Records video in H.264, MOV file format
2X Digital Zoom
3-inch TFT Screen
Displays video on TV with A/V Out port
 

Digital Still Camera
5 Megapixel CMOS sensor
Captures still images in JPEG format up to 8MP image resolution
Built-in LED Flash
Self-timer
White-Balance Adjustment
 

Digital Voice Recorder
Records voice notations and reminders
 

Mass Storage Device
Comes with 32MB onboard memory
SD Card slot, supports High-Capacity SD Cards
Connects to your PC to store and transfer data files
USB2.0 interface for fast transfer of files

The DXG-569V HD is available immediately in two colors:  silver and black, with a retail price of  $169.99 from RadioShack and other leading retailers.  For more information, see www.dxgusa.com