I’m not much of a desktop computer user. I do my best work at a coffeeshop, bar, or in bed, so my laptop is always the way to go. When I do noodle with desktops, I always try to make them as stylish and small as possible. Shuttle’s my go-to company for small desktops, and its latest tiny offering includes quad-core procs, something you normally only get with bigger, louder machines.

The G5 3300 G is a great example, and you can get a quad-core system that fits on a bookshelf for less than $1,300. Sweet.