Sony Vaio L
$3,499, from authorised dealers

THINK of it as a Blu-ray movie theatre, with its 24-inch full HD resolution screen and built-in Blu-ray drive.

It is also a Windows 7 computer. With a depth of only 19cm - the CPU is built into the screen - this hybrid PC-in-monitor frees up space on your desk.

When they are not being used, the wireless keyboard and mouse can be stored under the display.

The best part is the multitouch display.

Run your fingers across the screen to flip through or zoom in and out of photos.

Take a family photo using the built-in camera, personalise it with handwriting on the screen and e-mail it to grandma in Canada.

How is that for a special touch?