The battle for cute, small, unobtrusive desktop PCs has begun. This time it is Dell’s turn to lock and reload with the new Studio Hybrid. It is claimed to be Dell’s most uniqe, stylish, and conscientious desktop PC that is designed to fit into the environment while protecting it.

The mini desktop can be personalized with 6 interchangeable color sleeves or bamboo, that would be like having a new PC every day except Sunday. Of course, customization means extra money to be forked out. The bamboo, for instance, will require you to shell out additional US$130. The design is very, very attractive and in my opinion the best designed mini desktop to date.

To keep up with the theme “saving the world”, Studio Hybrid uses Intel mobile platform that uses far less energy than the desktop versions. You can choose between slot-loading DVD or Blu-Ray for the optical drive, meanwhile the HDMI connection puts this desktop right at home near your new High Definition LCD TV. It’s not made for gaming, so don’t expect any discreet graphics card. Even the TV tuner option comes in USB dongle, to save space.

The price starts at US$499 (no monitor).

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