Advanced Internet Peripheral TEKnology (AIPTEK) was established in 1997 and started manufacturing a line of graphical tablet that transferred drawings directly to the computer. Different lines of digital cameras, video cameras, and several other multi-functional digital products are also produced by AIPTEK.

The 5100M Digital Video Camera is definitely their most versatile of these multi-functional digital products. This digital video camera introduced by Aiptek Inc. is one of the earliest hand-held multi-functional Media Player and Video Recorder. It enables one to record and playback favorite video clips, TV shows, movies, pictures and songs on its large built-in TFT color 1.5 inches LCD or optionally on any 60 inches TV screen. This camera is marketed as a six-in-one with functional aspects such as the Digital Still Camera, Digital Camcorder, PC Camera, Voice Recorder, Removable Hard Disk, and Compact Flash Card Reader. The 5100M is a Standard Point and Shoot type of Digital Video Camera has a built-in flash with 4x real time digital zoom with a maximum resolution of 5 Megapixels. This smooth camcorder is powered by 2 AA Alkaline Batteries or the USB Port when Plugged into PC. It has a 16 MB internal flash memory that can be extended to a maximum of 512 MB. The other significant features of the 5100M include the video-in cable, built-in microphone, built-in speaker and a ten-second self-timer.

The Operating System required is Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP. The 5100M is an innovative and user-friendly product that is popular for its versatility and performance.