Kubuntu Focus Announces New Desktop Model
The Kubuntu Focus team has announced their newest system would be a small form factor desktop optimized for Kubuntu 22.04.
The Kubuntu Focus NX is a new, small form factor desktop computer that ships with Kubuntu 22.04 and the latest KDE Plasma interface. This new machine can be specced with either an i5-1135G7 or i7-1165G7 11th gen Intel CPU, both of which include the Xe iGPU which can drive up to 4 displays.
The Kubuntu Focus NX supports up to 64GB of memory, up to 2.0 TB of NVMe storage, and up to 4 TB of SATA storage and even comes with a bracket that allows you to mount the device to the back of your monitor.
Other features include 2 x Thunderbolt 3/USB-C with DIsplayPort 1.4, 1 x HTMI 2.0b, 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.4, 3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1 x RJ-45 Itnel i225 V2.5 GbE LAN, 1 x audio 2in1, 1 x Far-Field Quad-Array microphone, 1 x SDXC memory card reader, and 1 x Kensington Lock Mount.
The base cost of the Kubuntu Focux NX is $695.00 and can be configured up to $2,135.00 (with a Core i7, 64 GB RAM, 1 TB primary disk, and a 4 GB secondary disk.
Order your Kubuntu Focus NX from the Kfocus.org site now.

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