Nevermind the low energy claims of the Dell Studio or the Mac Mini. A company famed for making small computers, Shuttle, is planning to release an even tinier and greener desktop called the X27.
Shuttle says the new PC will use as little as 23 watts in idle mode, and 36 watts while in use. That's more akin to a laptop than a desktop machine, some of which can use more than 200 watts in use (potentially costing £200+ to run each year!).
The X27 falls into the 'Nettop' category of low cost desktop PCs, and uses Intel's Atom low power chip. It also has the bonus of being mighty quiet, reportedly humming at just 23 decibels -- quieter than a "bedroom at night", according to decibel noise charts.
The low noise is matched by a suitably small case which measures 10 inches long, 7 inches wide and 2.75 inches tall; about the same size as Asus' Eee Box.
Pricing's up in the air, but September is scheduled for a US launch. It's likely to land in the UK, although Shuttle Europe says it's not yet confirmed. Gadget fans can see it in person at next week's consumer electronics show, IFA, which starts in Berlin on 29 August.
17 September update: The Shuttle X27 is now on sale as a barebones PC for €205 excluding VAT (£164).
The Shuttle X27 in scale: not quite as small as a mouse, but damn small
Round the back: four USB ports for all your gadgets & add-ons
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