I found a mini PC that performs like a speed demon (and comes in bold colors)

• The Herk Pulsar is avaialble now from the official website for $309.
• This tiny PC has more power than you'll need for average tasks.
• Certain colorways tend to sell out quickly.

I've tested a lot of Mini PCs, and they tend to fall into one of two categories: underwhelming or overachieving. Most of them tend to lean toward the former category, but when you find one that lives in the latter space, it's a pretty cool experience.

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When I opened the Herk Pulsar that was sent to me, the tiny green PC immediately had me saying, "Well, that's stinkin' cute." But is it worth the $317 price tag?

It didn't take long to answer that question.

My experience

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