Testseek.com have collected 120 expert reviews of the Intel Compute Stick STCK1A and the average rating is 68%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Intel Compute Stick STCK1A.
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Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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The editors liked
Good for basic web browsing
MicroSD card slot for storage expansion
Built-in Bluetooth
I love that the Compute Stick can be powered solely by the USB port on my TV. I expected it to need more power
But it doesn't. One less plug in my entertainment center's rat nest
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I've been looking for a low-power
Lightweight device to us
Tiny Form Factor
Affordable
Quiet
LowPower
Ready To Use With OS Out Of The Box (after selecting region
Etc.)
Tiny size
Great price
Works with any HTML display
Windows or Linux configuration
Small
Cheap
Uses little power
Plugs right in to existing TVs and monitors and can often be powered using only their built-in USB ports
Form factor
Power consumption
Good Netflix box
Wireless performance is much better than the first model
Cherry Trail's CPU and GPU aren't bad for something this small and cheap
At $159
It's competitive with high-end streaming boxes like the Apple TV or Roku 4
Two USB ports and longer power cord sh
Adds limited computing power to your TV/display
Bluetooth
Small-size means easy to hide behind the TV
Decent video play and storage speed
The Intel Compute Stick excels as a media streaming
Web-browsing machine
And it's a $150 PC that can fit into your pocket
Smallest Windows PC Solid multitasking Powered over microUSB Can drive multiple displays
Make your so-called Smart TV actually smart
Ships with Windows 8.1 Bing
Tiny form factor
Full Windows 10 pre-installed
Additional USB 3.0 port added
Improved wireless chip
Full-Windows
Preconfigured PC in amazingly small form factor
USB and micro-USB ports
Includes MicroSD slot
$149 price includes Windows license
Class-leading performance
Light
Compact design
Includes Windows 10
Plugs directly into an HDMI port on a monitor or TV
Plentiful memory and storage
Equipped with lots of expansion and connectivity options
Including three USB 3.0 ports
Three-year w
It's a fullfledged Windows 8.1 PC
Ultra small
Does Steam Home Streaming well.
Super portable
Plugs into any display with an HDMI port
Runs full Windows 10 Home
Inexpensive
Works well for light tasks
Very portable
The editors didn't like
Keyboard and mouse not included
Annoying set-up process
Not powerful enough for serious multitasking
HDMI dongle needed to fit into many displays
Slower USB 2.0 port
Slow Wi-Fi
You would think a computer expressly designed to plug into a TV would have an option for overscan correction
Yes? You'd be wrong—the Compute Stick doesn't support that at all. The dongle worked fine on my TV
But my on my friend's 80-inch projection TV—o
No 802.11ac WiFi
Only 1 USB Port
Low Performance
Usually needs external power
Can be slow with several apps working at once
Runs hot
Performs well enough for what it does
But compared to other mini-desktops
It's slow
Low RAM and storage
Which is even worse in the Linux version
Limited official OS support
One full-size USB 2.0 port
Which limits the number of peripherals you can p
Refresh rate accuracy
Video rendering performance
Fan is a little annoying
First-time setup still requires a wired keyboard or mouse until you can pair a Bluetooth peripheral or the Remote Keyboard app
Bluetooth range is limited
Which can be a problem if you're trying to use it with a TV
Only one USB 2.0 port
Slow Wi-Fi networking
Accessorizing adds to final price
Resource restrictive
The tablet-grade performance isn't suitable for heavy tasks
And spotty Bluetooth connectivity limit this PC's functionality
Short Wi-Fi range No WiDi support
Only 32GB of storage
Will need to bring keyboard and mouse to use
Performance isn't substantively better than previous model's
Fan is sometimes audible
Competing InFocus Kangaroo has more features
Costs less
And isn't much bigger
Only one USB port usable for connecting peripherals
Zotac's Zbox Pico PI320
At $199
Delivers more connectivity and is only slightly bigger
Only one USB-C port
USB mouse and keyboard are required for initial wireless setup
Published: 2015-10-13, Author: James , review by: Theinquirer.net
Cheaper than laptops and PCs, full Windows
Only one USB port, loud fan
Slower than a laptop but more expensive than a Chromecast, the Intel Compute Stick feels more like an awkward compromise between portable PC and pure streaming device than its own, well-rounded product. Its simplicity and low price are tarnished somewhat...
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Published: 2015-09-11, Author: Adam , review by: itpro.co.uk
Small, Cheap
Very poor performance, Cooling issues, Port clearance may be a problem, Somewhat limited connectivity
The Intel Compute Stick works well as a demonstration of just how small a PC can be, but it's only half a computer and not the good half either...
Compact size allows you to easily carry your PC with you, BIOS can be accessed and adjusted to improve overall performance, Fullsized ports increase computing ability, Security port allows you to secure the device on the go
Without the HDMI cable, the device may be difficult to connect to a screen where the ports are close together, Performance is a bit slower than other mobile devices, Only one USB port on the device, Requires vents and a fan
Intel Compute StickThe final verdict...The Compute Stick creates an interesting option for both business users and consumers alike. It is also possible to stream media from just about any website using Bing which comes pre-installed on the Windows 8.1 ver...
Abstract: The Intel Compute Stick (ICS) is perhaps best thought of as the mutant offspring of a Raspberry Pi on steroids and Google Chromecast. The offspring emerges as a tiny computer CPU, RAM and storage on a small motherboard contained within a reasonably well f...
The Intel Compute Stick excels as a media streaming, Web-browsing machine, and it's a $150 PC that can fit into your pocket
The tablet-grade performance isn't suitable for heavy tasks, and spotty Bluetooth connectivity limit this PC's functionality
This inexpensive PC is an exciting experiment, but the tablet hardware can't quite keep up with Intel's vision of a mini-PC....
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Published: 2015-05-05, Author: Ryan , review by: HEXUS.net
Compact and portable form factor, Ultra-low power consumption, Pre-loaded OS, Capable of smooth streaming
Expensive relative to rival offerings, Lack of storage and memory hinders multi-tasking
Intel's Compute Stick is a novel concept and a welcomed innovation for the PC market. The idea of a computer in a stick-like device isn't new; we've seen Android TV sticks on the market for several years, but a stick that offers an almost-desktop Windows ...
Form factor is controversial, Fan isn't ideal, Performance wasn't impressive
The Compute Stick is a niche product – one that will have fans and detractors. It has flaws and compromises, and far too many to make it an indisputable 'buy now' product. Wait until the next version, and we shall reconsider our verdict....
Adds limited computing power to your TV/display, Bluetooth, Small-size means easy to hide behind the TV, Decent video play and storage speed
Only one USB 2.0 port, Slow Wi-Fi networking, Accessorizing adds to final price, Resource restrictive
Although we're on the fence when it comes to the Compute Stick's pricing, it might come in handy if you're looking for a statically placed device in your living room. However, if you're a mobile type of person, you're probably better off with a table...
