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The Intel Compute Stick, a new pocket-sized computer based on a quad-core Intel Atom processor running Windows 8.1 with Bing, is available now through Intel Authorized Dealers for much of the world.
The Intel Compute Stick (STCK1A32WFC, STCK1A8LFC) can transform any HDMI display into an entry computer capable of working with productivity apps, playing local or streamed content, driving basic digital signage or enabling thin clients.
While the Intel® Compute Stick can fit in the palm of your hand, it’s what we fit inside of it that is truly remarkable. A quad-core Intel Atom™ processor and your choice of operating systems: Windows* 8.1 with Bing* or Ubuntu* 14.04 LTS.
The Windows version includes 2 GB memory, 32 GB of on-board storage and comes with McAfee® Antivirus Plus for comprehensive protection from Trojans, viruses, spyware and more. The Ubuntu version has 1 GB memory and 8 GB of on-board storage. Both devices come with Wi-Fi* and Bluetooth* for connectivity, a USB port to connect peripherals and a micro SD card slot for additional storage.
The Windows versionwill retail starting at $149. A Linux version with Ubuntu, available this summer, is expected to retail for $110.
More information on the Intel Compute Stick website.
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#5057040 Posted on: 04/24/2015 10:07 AM
That's why it offers a micro sd slot where you can add another 64gb (maybe even 128+gb?) storage to it. Simply put your media files and whatever on that card and mount it into a useful directory.
That's why it offers a micro sd slot where you can add another 64gb (maybe even 128+gb?) storage to it. Simply put your media files and whatever on that card and mount it into a useful directory.
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#5058565 Posted on: 04/26/2015 10:40 PM
I find it laughable how these are being reviewed. They don't seem the least bit interested in the "user experience" itself, but rather the performance. Have these reviewers used any of the Windows tablets? Sorry, but these small form factors suck for performance compared to a desktop PC or even a laptop. Most people don't buy a tablet for computing power. They buy for portability. People aren't going to buy these "compute sticks" for their computing power either. It's going to be for the small footprint. These things can be hidden behind, quite literally, any display with an HDMI input. For the "average user" these days, it comes with most everything that's needed in regards to software. It has an OS, a web browser and an antivirus (although a rather crap one). Pair it with a small media center remote/keyboard AIO device and you're ready to go. The reviewers dumb enough to benchmark these little devices have completely lost touch with reality. People aren't going to be running Folding@Home on it. They're not going to be attempting to run BF4, SoM, AC:Unity, etc. They're going to be browsing the web, checking e-mail and streaming media.
MicroSD slot doesn't help with OS updates and upgrades. It doesn't really help with installing software either.
I find it laughable how these are being reviewed. They don't seem the least bit interested in the "user experience" itself, but rather the performance. Have these reviewers used any of the Windows tablets? Sorry, but these small form factors suck for performance compared to a desktop PC or even a laptop. Most people don't buy a tablet for computing power. They buy for portability. People aren't going to buy these "compute sticks" for their computing power either. It's going to be for the small footprint. These things can be hidden behind, quite literally, any display with an HDMI input. For the "average user" these days, it comes with most everything that's needed in regards to software. It has an OS, a web browser and an antivirus (although a rather crap one). Pair it with a small media center remote/keyboard AIO device and you're ready to go. The reviewers dumb enough to benchmark these little devices have completely lost touch with reality. People aren't going to be running Folding@Home on it. They're not going to be attempting to run BF4, SoM, AC:Unity, etc. They're going to be browsing the web, checking e-mail and streaming media.
That's why it offers a micro sd slot where you can add another 64gb (maybe even 128+gb?) storage to it. Simply put your media files and whatever on that card and mount it into a useful directory.
MicroSD slot doesn't help with OS updates and upgrades. It doesn't really help with installing software either.
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I wish the Ubuntu model would have 32GB. Only having 8GB is going to be very restrictive.