SAMSUNG SERIES 3 CHROMEBOX

As far as tiny PCs go, Samsung's Series 3 is up there with the Mac Mini for design, fast boot and connectivity. But Google's Chrome OS is threatened by its own Android OS for low-power usage and web apps.
Alternatively The portable Series 5 Chromebook (£300) lets you take a walk, but you'll need net access.
Pros Small and well designed; cheap to buy and run; smooth video playback.
Cons Not much use without web access, no local storage.

£280, samsung.co.uk