This is a first. Normally we see PC guts or console guts stuffed into all kinds of things, but they are the result of hackers. This PC-in-a-vase was designed by an actual company, ECS. It’s actually an interesting glimpse into the future, when we will want to hide the PC and have it mesh more with our environment.

It has an Atom 230 system, a 2.5-inch HDD of unknown capacity, a Blu-Ray drive, 1GB of RAM and HDMI out, all in one package. Sometimes you just want a vase in your living space instead of a HTPC.

As computer processors get faster one of the inevitable side effects of the increase in performance is that the processors run hotter. Many PC enthusiasts already know that to overclock their CPU too much means that they need better cooling and liquid is often the first step taken past air cooling.

Corsair has announced a new high performance liquid cooling system called the H50. The system is completely enclosed so there is no refilling or messing about with coolant near your computer. The device is compatible with both AMD and Intel processors and features a 120mm radiator and a copper plate for the CPU.

Normally, if you want to own a steampunk work of art like this, you have to make it yourself. It’s called the Telecalculograph Mk II and was created by artist Jake Hildebrandt using a cutting edge PC. What if I told you that this beauty could be yours?

It’s being given away to promote the new steampunk game Damnation. If you want a chance at owning this baby, all you have to do is create a video, picture, or art installation that shows your undying love of steampunk. That should be easy, right? This Steampunk PC will be your reward.

Elecom of Japan has just introduced a few USB switches that will come with a 2- and 7-port USB hub. It allows you to share anywhere from two to seven USB-connected devices over a couple of computers without installing a private network.

Perfect if you and your wife want to share or for room mate situations, though you most likely would still want to set up a private network as their are more benefits. It’s a nice option to have though.

Typically, when you buy a monitor for your PC you can get silver or black colors. That works just fine for most people, but some want a bit more bling for their desktop and want different colors. Samsung first pioneered its subtle Touch of Color design on its flat screen TVs.

The company has now announced a line of Touch of Color PC LCDs that include two full HD capable models. The line includes the P2070, P2370, and P2370HD LCDs. Both the P2370 models have 1920 x 1080 resolutions for full 1080p content.

MAINGEAR has decided to bring back their top of the line gaming PC, the F131. The system offers the same functionality and high-class performance as it’s predecessor, with some new tricks as well. Now, you can crank it up a few notches with 3 ATI 4890 graphics cards in CrossFireX. How about up to 8TB of storage space thanks to its numerous SATA connectors?

It also features a new Domino ALC liquid cooling system provided by CoolIT Systems. Want the outside customized? No problem. MAINGEAR’s M.A.R.C laser etching tech will put in place a logo or image of your choosing.

WiPC, created by BlueRadios, Inc., is a wireless mobile broadband device that supplies access to Internet-based information and entertainment content as well as voice, data, and video communications. It uses a high-resolution color liquid crystal micro display, superior magnifying optics, and video technologies to create a virtual 15 inch image equal to a standard notebook display.

WiPC systems provide a full PC color image perfect for viewing standard web pages and HD media.

Like so many things, the 3D phenomenon hits in 30 year cycles. It was big in the 1950s, had a brief and crappy resurgence in the 1980s and thirty years later here it is again. It’s not just movies. It’s our games as well.

Thanks to NVIDIA and Resident Evil 5, we may actually have something 3D to genuinely look forward to. It has been confirmed that when Resident Evil 5 hits PCs this July it will feature support for NVIDIA’s GeForce 3D Vision Technology.

There are a few times when you want to use a mouse, but you don’t have a desk handy. Typically, this need is most common when you are trying to navigate the web on your HTPC from the couch across the room or when giving a presentation standing up in front of a group.

The WeraMouse V2 is now available for just such occasions. The wireless mouse has a range of 8 meters and has a trackball that sits on top of a ring like device. Under the trackball is a pair of mouse buttons and a scroll wheel.

The EA and Will Wright video game Spore has been on the market for a while now and is one seriously cool video game. The game allows you to take your character from a single cell through evolution all the way to a space faring species trading with an entire galaxy.

EA says that since the game launched in September 2008 there have been about 100 million creations added to the Spore universe. Out of the 100 million creations in the universe, 31,017,761 are creatures, 19 times as many creatures as there are on Earth says EA.

Today iBUYPOWER announced LAN Warrior, the first small form factor gaming system in the company’s line up. But don’t be fooled by the small package, there’s no power sacrificed here. Some specs include dual slot video cards, a 1000W power supply, 24GB of Triple Channel DDR3, SupremeFX X-Fi for enhanced sound effects and more. Plus overclocking.

It packs in even more. Like an Intel Core i7 Processor, a NZXT Rogue case with 3-120mm ventilation fan ports, eSATA, a card reader, audio out, two USB ports, a removable power supply bracket and a lock on the front cable for theft protection.

Arbor’s M1256 medical tablet PC is not your ordinary PC. It’s made for hospitals and features cellular connectivity in addition to GPS navigation. Some features include: 12.1″ touchscreen display, Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 60GB/80GB hard drive, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n and Bluetooth connectivity, 2-megapixel camera, and RFID reader.

The Arbor M1256 comes with its own docking station, and is powered by Windows XP , Windows Vista or Linux operating systems. You may see one soon at a hospital near you.

ViewSonic’s latest offering is a sweet looking super-thin all in one computer. One that is only 35mm thick. For comparison, that’s a little thinner than the iMac. Inside you’ll find an Atom 1.6Ghz CPU, a DVD RW drive, 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard disk. The screen is a 19 incher.

It will ship with Windows XP Home and features WIFI and Ethernet of course. How about 4 USB 2.0 ports and a 4-in-1 card reader? Looks like a good one to help you save some space in your home.

Here’s a cool PC case mod from Russian moder, Megalex, known as the Yellow Bulldozer PC. He must be a fan of construction vehicles. Megalex built the custom case around an Asus P3B-F motherboard, an Intel PIII 700MHz processor, 512MB of Ram, and a 500GB Seagate hard drive.

Looks like parts of it actually move. Pretty awesome. If he can make a few more that are rc controlled, he can use them to demolish things around the house. Or make them fight. Either way, it’s a win.

With the poor global economy, it’s no surprise that computer sales are slipping around the globe. The only segment of the computer industry that is actually growing robustly is the netbook category as consumers look to lower cost devices.

Gartner Research announced its global PC shipment numbers for Q1 2009 today and HP sits at the top of the list. HP shipped 19.8% of the all PCs shipped globally. Total global PC shipments for the quarter were 67.2 million units.