We're all getting credit-crunched, the economy is in recession, utility bills are sky-rocketing and climate change is threatening the environment - who is going to save us. Well, Advent reckons it can with its new green and environmentally-friendly Eco PC, designed to save electricity bills and the planet.

The PC comes in recycled packaging and uses just 25W of power, which should keep the energy bills down. Although at £600 it is an expensive way of cutting costs.

Out of the box, the machine is a thing of beauty, it has to be said. It is around the size of two telephone directories stuck together and stands upright unlike a tradition desktop computer. This gives it the air of a games console. The sleek fins on either side, increase the visual appeal but also do a job. These fins are heat sinks designed to draw heat away from the PC, which again should cut down on the need for heavy-duty fans that eat electricity.

The front is unassuming with a oval power button and a slot for inserting discs. On the back is a place for screwing in a wireless antenna, DVI and S-Video outputs, 4 USB ports, an Ethernet port and six audio ports for surround sound. There is also two PS/2 ports for connecting a keyboard and mouse - but as the machine comes with a Bluetooth integrated keyboard and mouse, this is pretty much suplus to requirements.