Check out this hot photoshoot of the Asus EcoBook. Part of me thinks that the “eco” credential is a little fishy, but another part of me thinks this is totally sweet. In reality, if you want an “eco” laptop try finding a good secondhand machine first. I’m using a 12″ ibook that has a new battery and it works just fine for my needs.  You can find good used Macs at cherokeedata.com, and PCs are all over the place.

Photos: The Asus EcoBook bamboo laptop - Crave at CNET.co.uk

We’ve just spent the morning fondling an Asus EcoBook — the first laptop to feature real bamboo panelling. Yes, bamboo — the stuff that’s gobbled up by pandas and used to construct beach houses in the Maldives.Making a laptop out of wood doesn’t sound all that sane a project, but we should probably get accustomed to this sort of thing — Asus has already delivered the first leather-bound laptops, and Tulip does a range of crazy laptop skins for its Ego range.

The EcoBook, due to launch next year, is designed to communicate Asus’ eco-friendly message. Like it or loathe it, you should check out the world exclusive pictures over the next few pages. -RR

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