Chimera
Slim. Powerful. Fast.
Fast ARMv8 processor
running at 2Ghz under
RISC OS
Fast ARMv8 64bit
Processor running Linux
2GB of fast LPDDR4-3200
memory
4GB of fast LPDDR4-3200
memory
The stuff of legend
The Chimera is as powerful as it’s mythological counterpart.Chimera makes the most of
it's mythical namesake, employing it's unique, multiple heads to best effect when
combined. Chimera amalgamates it's two heads to form a special partnership drawing the
very best from RISC OS, when utilising the powerful Linux partner alongside. At only
45mm deep, this sleek metallic beast is slim enough to hide, whilst always being ready to
pounce.
Processing
Fast. In so many ways.
By making use of 6GB of DDR4 memory as standard, Chimera combines
the efficiency of RISC OS lightweight resource requirements, with the
versatile behemoth that is Linux. In addition, using multiple ARM cores,
overclocked to more than 2GHz, to process data in parallel, means that it
can manage huge numbers of instructions in a heartbeat.
Storage
Fast and abundant.
By using the very latest in storage technology, and by bringing that
technology to RISC OS, Chimera harnesses super-fast NVMe storage to the
best advantage of both operating systems. And oodles of it, too, with
dedicated and shared storage available to both. Add in a sprinkle of eMMC
for RISC OS and you have a beast with very solid performance.
Tricpehaly
Three heads are better than two.
Chimera's unique blend of the two front facing heads is optionally
complemented by another ferocious rear head - running real Windows on an
x64 processor. For most, the twin heads of Chimera will be sufficient, but for
access to a whole other sphere of computing, that third head can make all the
difference. And we don't just mean Windows on ARM. We mean Windows on
x64.
Productivity
Power to the desktop.
Utilising the flexibility and speed of RISC OS, combined with the processing power and
robust storage, the Chimera helps you become a more efficient RISC OS user. Not to
mention 4k resolutions for extreme productivity. Throw in access to Linux apps, and
optionally Windows, and it’s a positive powerhouse.
Technical Specification
Processor Speed:
2GHz (overclockable to up to 2.1GHz)
Memory:
2GB + 4GB
Networking:
2x Gigabit Ethernet ports and integrated WIFI options
USB ports:
4 external (2 front and 2 rear)
Audio/Video:
Audio over HDMI
Twin full sized HDMI ports
Up to 3840x2160 HDMI graphics
eMMC:
32GB for RISC OS
NVMe:
256GB for RISC OS, and 256GB for Linux
OS and Software:
RISC OS 5 plus nearly 2GB of RISC OS Software as standard
OTA OS upgrades with rollback facilities (coming soon!)
Case:
Aluminium ultra-thin case - 200mm x 200mm x 45mm
Power and Acvtivity Indicator LEDs
Power Button
Options:
x64 head with 128GB dedicated storage and 8GB dedicated RAM
4GB RAM for RISC OS
8GB RAM for Linux
Gallery
HDMI 1
HDMI 0
Power
USB2
USB2
ports
Power LED
Power Button
32GB eMMC storage and
256GB NVMe drive for
RISC OS
256GB NVMe drive for
Linux
Micro
USB
Activity
LEDs
x64
