I'm currently in Augsberg, Germany, at Fujitsu-Siemens' annual showcase event. So far the emphasis has been very much on the environment, with the launch of a new green rating system that you can read about on the main Computeractive site. Look a bit further, though, and there are plenty of new products on show.

Much attention is being grabbed by Fujitsu's netbook, the Amilo Mini Ui 3520. At first glance it looks rather similar to the models being produced by Dell, Toshiba and, well, just about every other PC manufacturer out there: it has an 8.9 inch display, an Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM and a rather small keyboard:

On the other hand, it has a few features that could make it stand out. For one, unlike many netbooks the 3520 has a matte-finish anti-reflective display - these don't look as vibrant, but they're far easier on the eye if you have to work in a bright environment. Secondly, on the right side you'll find this:

.. an ExpressCard 34 slot, which makes adding extra peripherals such as a broadband modem far neater and easier. Inside there's a 60GB, 4200RPM hard disk, and Windows XP Home SP3 is installed as standard. The 3520 should cost around £280 including VAT.

Another interesting model in Fujitsu's consumer range is the Amilo Desktop Li 3410 Green Edition. Fujitsu claims that this PC uses up to 55% less energy than a "standard value PC", and it's also quiet:

It uses a Pentium Dual Core E5200 processor and runs Vista Home Premium. We're currently checking for information on UK prices and availability.