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Desktops Toshiba stuffs an entire PC into a dot matrix printer -- Toshiba Jimucon SJ-9500 packs a mysterious CPU, 8GB RAM, and two 240GB SSDs News By Christopher Harper published 19 November 2024 At 8GB of RAM and with dual 240 GB SSDs, this is definitely for text-and-photo heavy work, not video or graphics * * * * * * * Comments (2) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's how it works. Toshiba Jimucon SJ-9500 Toshiba Jimucon SJ-9500 (Image credit: Toshiba) On November 8, Toshiba Japan (Toshiba Tec) debuted the latest in its series of Jimucon AIO printer PCs, the Toshiba Tec Jimucon SJ-9500-- per the PC Watch post and the original release it cites, this AIO PC comes with a built-in ink matrix printer, a slot to store the included keyboard, and even a backup battery, all to further facilitate its intended use as a Japanese business PC. From word processing to Point of Sale (POS) systems, a setup like this can do quite a lot in the office-- the 15-inch, 1024 x 768 LCD screen is more than enough for those tasks. The Toshiba Tec Jimucon SJ-9500 is outfitted with dual 240 GB SSDs-- one for active use and the other seemingly for backup mirroring purposes, according to the original release. These specifications, combined with just 8 GB of RAM and even an unspecified CPU, point toward this PC being targeted at standard office work that PCs have been great at for decades rather than high-end video editing or cutting-edge graphics. This series of Toshiba Tec "Jimucon" PCs have been sold in Japan since 1982, so this model likely works well for them-- and this unit's stated sales targets are relatively modest at an expected 1000 units per year. The I/O includes 6 USB ports, a serial port, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and, most notably for a 15-inch light workstation PC, a DisplayPort to allow use of external monitors and six total USB ports--with two in the front for ease of access. The AIO also includes a fully functional DVD drive, and the touchscreen is even paired with a touch pen. The keyboard and dust covers are also included. As admittedly niche as this AIO PC is, we have to admit it's cool to still see PCs in such specialized form factors made by companies like Toshiba. If designs like the Toshiba Jimucon SJ-9500 are popular, they could come to the States. Shipping them internationally would probably be expensive, though, considering each unit weighs about 50 pounds. Compact in size these setups may be, but lightweight they are not. Stay On the Cutting Edge: Get the Tom's Hardware Newsletter Get Tom's Hardware's best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. [ ][ ]Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands[ ]Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors[Sign me up] By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. See all comments (2) Christopher Harper Christopher Harper Social Links Navigation Contributing Writer Christopher Harper has been a successful freelance tech writer specializing in PC hardware and gaming since 2015, and ghostwrote for various B2B clients in High School before that. Outside of work, Christopher is best known to friends and rivals as an active competitive player in various eSports (particularly fighting games and arena shooters) and a purveyor of music ranging from Jimi Hendrix to Killer Mike to the Sonic Adventure 2 soundtrack. 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