Barking mad monitors

Wood you believe it? This PC monitor is crafted from eco-friendly materials.

You might have thought you were being green by simply switching your PC monitor off instead of leaving it on standby, but you ain't seen nothin' yet - this monitor is actually made out of wood.

Well, bamboo, to be precise. The grass that constitutes every panda's favourite meal is incredibly tough, so it makes a perfect replacement for the plastic usually used to make a monitor's surround and base. And because pandas only feed on softer bamboo, harvesting the hard stuff isn't even talking food out of their furry little mouths.

The bamboo is treated to prevent rot and pest infestation, so you needn't worry about woodworm holes distracting your eye from those all-important Excel documents.

A 15-inch model costs £250, a 17-inch is £275 and a 19-inch is £330. They will be going on sale in the next few days at www.playengine.co.uk . Thanks to the girls over at our sister site Gadget Candy for giving us the lowdown.