Green computing: Dell's new mini hybrid PC

Mini desktop PCs are the latest fad in computer chic, and being small and compact, these super-slim new models use far less energy than their bigger cousins. Great news for the environment! And if aesthetics and eco-friendliness are two of your chief concerns, the Dell Studio Hybrid Desktop might just take your fancy.

Let's talk aesthetics. It's pretty darn attractive, and as it's 80 percent smaller than a standard desktop, it's a great space saving machine too. As far as being green goes, the Hybrid Mini PC consumes 70 percent less power than a standard desktop with 95 percent recyclable packaging. So eco-friendly is this here mini desktop, it even comes with a system recycling kit. So, if you're a bit anal when it comes to being environmentally friendly, or you just like to be kind to the outside world, this is a feel good option for you.

You're given the option to customize your Hybrid Mini PC with either 1GB or 2GB of RAM and either a160GB or 320GB hard drive. The Hybrid Mini PC can be stood vertically or horizontally and packs a range of features. There's a HDMI port, a DVI port, three USB ports in the back, two at the front, a headphone jack and an 8-in-1 media card reader. Optional extras on offer include built in Draft-N wireless, a wireless keyboard and mouse, Blue-Ray and a TV tuner.

It comes in seven fab colours - blue, purple, red, green, grey, pink - including a bamboo-style effect, (which is great if you're a panda), which can be yours for an extra $70.

Rake up those green-ish credentials here for around $499 USD.

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