Samsung has unveiled a desktop computer with a cylindrical design and a giant speaker.
Samsung’s “ArtPC Pulse” desktop is modeled after Apple’s Mac Pro. The ArtPC is intended for home use only. The new Samsung device has already shown up on Amazon in two configurations.
The ArtPC Pulse is nearly 11-inches tall and features circular lighting, along with a 360-degree speaker from Harmon Kardon, according to Engadget. This cylindrical desktop measures just 5.51 x 5.51 x 10.7 inches. The latest artsy desktop device weighs 8.6 pounds and comes with three AA batteries, indicating that it is likely to have a remote control.
The cheaper of the two configurations of the ArtPC Pulse has a sixth generation Intel Core i5 processor with the AMD Radeon RX 460 graphics, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and 256GB of NVMe storage. The pricey version has Intel Core i7 CPU along with the same AMD Radeon RX 460 graphics, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB NVMe solid state drive. It also includes a 1TB SATA hard drive for additional storage. It comes with removable expansion modules that will allow users to customize the system. A 1TB HDD module is available separately as well.
According to its product description on Amazon, it is entirely a new type of computer that features stunning premium aluminum body with a fine expandable design. Compared to the average desktop PCs, the Samsung ArtPC Pulse is 87 percent more compact and can deliver the same level of performance as bigger machines.
ArtPC Pulse is a Microsoft “Signature Edition” PC, which means runs on the Windows 10 with few extraneous pre-installed apps. It includes an audio jack, four USB Type-A ports, one USB Type-C port, an Ethernet port, an SD card reader, an HDMI port, and a power connector arranged vertically on its back.
The cheaper Core i5 variant of the ArtPC Pulse has a price tag of $1,200 and the Core i7 system version will be $1,600. Amazon’s listing stated that the device will be available on Oct. 28.