# Artistic Tubular Aluminum PCs The Samsung 'ArtPC' Pulse Desktop Unit is Stylishly Compact By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-unit References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/unique-samsung-artpc-launches-11-10-2016/) & [samsung](http://samsung.com) Providing PC users with a stylish desktop unit that rivals the Apple Mac Pro, the Samsung 'ArtPC' Pulse Desktop features a sleek design that looks stunning on a workstation. Crafted from aluminum and roughly 87% more compact than the average desktop PC, the Samsung 'ArtPC' Pulse Desktop PC is truly worthy of being placed on a workstation. The PC features a circular ambient light section as well as Harmon kardon 360-degree Omni-directional speakers that enable sound to be sent in all directions surrounding the desktop unit. Regarding tech specs, the Samsung 'ArtPC' Pulse Desktop is packed with a 6th-generation Intel Core i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM and either a 256GB SSD or a 1TB SATA HDD. The unit is available now for purchase online. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Stylish Desktop Units:** Opportunity for companies to create sleek and visually appealing desktop units that compete with traditional PCs. - **Compact Pcs:** Potential for developing compact PCs that save space without compromising on performance. - **360-degree Surround Sound:** Innovation opportunity to integrate omnidirectional speakers into desktop units for immersive audio experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** Tech companies can capitalize on the demand for stylish and compact desktop units by creating innovative PC designs. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics manufacturers to explore the market for aesthetically pleasing and space-saving desktop PCs. - **Audio Technology:** Companies specializing in audio technology can leverage the demand for immersive audio experiences by developing advanced omnidirectional speakers for desktop units. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diminutive Design-Conscious Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onestudios-p1.md) - [Cyberpunk-Inspired Gaming PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcube-gaming-mini-pc.md) - [High-Power Compact PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-ultracompact-pcs.md) - [Sleekly Conceptualized All-in-One PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ws1-workstation.md) - [Cyberpunk-Style Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aoostar-god7.md) - [Upgraded Compact Desktop Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-desktop-computer.md) - [Alien-Inspired PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aftershock-pc-case.md) - [All-in-One Creative Professional PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-surface-studio-2.md) - [Micro Business-Grade Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-pro-dp21-14mq.md)