I like to report advanced technology that runs open source systems, like LInux.
From Manufactum of Germany, we have a two pound PC, running Linux, of course, just over seven inches maximum dimension. It runs at 500 MHz, can handle a gig of RAM (default 512 MB) and an 80 gig hard drive. It is pre-loaded with Debian with KDE as your desktop. That part is totally configurable, of course.
Imagine replacing all the computers in your lab with something the size of a Tom Clancy novel. That would leave piles of room for, say, a bigger fridge in which you can store samples. And beer.
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Ever seen one of these?
Except it's waaaay overpriced for the specs. If you want to see the wave of the future, check out Asus's Eee PC http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/eee-pc/
It probably has a better plot than a Tom Clancey novel, too.
If you're into small, quiet, cool and cheap, you should know that Intel is attempting to kick the bottom out of the mini-ITX box. The D201GLY2 needs no CPU fan, has an integrated Celeron processor, and retails for less than US$80.