The standard beige box...
The standard beige box usually found on a desk is replaced by a sleek ÷£1,000 scale model, with a variety of machines to choose from, including the BMW M5, Mercedes S-Class, Hummer H2, Dodge Viper and Corvette.
Inside, the electronics are the same as in a standard computer, including a Pentium processor and even a CD-ROM drive. The set-up is linked wirelessly to the keyboard and mouse, and the car"s interior light comes on when the device is powered up. Maker Compucar, of St Louis, Missouri, USA, offers a range of body colours, wheels and tyre options. "Your friends won"t realise it"s a computer," said a spokesman. Log on to www.compucarllc.com for details.