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April 2016
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The editors liked
A decent multipurpose PC in a tiny package
Bloat-free Windows 10
USB Type-C adapter also doubles as a USB hub
Improving the stick's versatility
Relatively respectable performance and power consumption
4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage is a big improveme
Powerful enough for most computing tasks
Inexpensive
Very portable
Incredibly affordable Windows PC
Improves on previous generation with addition of a second USB port
Highly portable
Super portable
More powerful Skylake Core m3-6Y70 CPU
Double the RAM and storage of its predecessors
Three USB 3.0 ports
Expandable storage
802.11ac Wi-Fi
Tiny form factor
Enough performance and ports to serve as a mainstream productivity PC
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
Dual USB Ports
4K output
Runs Windows 10 on a stick
This upgraded Intel Compute Stick has a faster Core m3 processor and extra USB ports on its power brick
Incredibly small form factor
Becomes preloaded with Windows 10
Low power consumption
An actual full-fledged PC able to do basic computer tasks
Intel made improvements over the 1st generation Compute Stick
The editors didn't like
Core m3 in a small stick is slower than it is in a laptop
Stick gets hot and fan gets loud
Lack of expandability relative to other desktops
Even the NUC
2GB of RAM limits multi-tasking
Still needs to be plugged into an AC adapter
Slower performance
Limited utility
EMMC storage is slow compared to SSDs
Price jumps to $349 versus $149 for the previous model
Expensive for what you get
Form factor is limiting
Port placement on power brick is clever
But implementation is cumbersome
Only one USB-C port
USB mouse and keyboard are required for initial wireless setup
Modest performance
Mediocre storage speed
More expensive than competitors
It's much more expensive than the original Atom versions
And loses one USB port on the stick itself. Onboard storage is minimal
2GB of memory limits it
If looking for a streaming device others are cheaper
Powerful enough for most computing tasks, Inexpensive, Very portable
2GB of RAM limits multi-tasking, Still needs to be plugged into an AC adapter
Intel's new Compute Stick bundles just about everything you'd need for a basic computer into a compact, inexpensive package.And unlike its predecessor, it works...
Dual USB Ports, 4K output, Runs Windows 10 on a stick, 802.11ac Wi-Fi
Modest performance, Mediocre storage speed, More expensive than competitors
The second-generation Intel Compute Stick with "Cherry Trail" Atom processor provides just enough power to be used as a home theater PC, a local server or a portable lightweight desktop. However, the device's main selling point is not its performance, but...
The host application comes pre-installed on the Compute Stick and is active at startup as a service. Therefore, one can use it to even enter credentials for system login. It allows the second screen keyboard to act as the primary keyboard for the Compute...
Abstract: Since last week I've been testing the Intel Compute Stick, the quad-core Atom Z3735F Atom powered PC that's a little bigger than the size of an HDMI connector. In this article are some benchmarks of this $150 quad-core + 32GB eMMC + 2GB RAM tiny computer...
Abstract: They range from simple dongle-sized mini-computers on a stick, to hard-core (but compact) HTPCs capable of high-end gaming. The ‘stick' PCs are typically low-end hardware on a tiny device that can plug directly into an HDMI port. They are ready to go and...
This upgraded Intel Compute Stick has a faster Core m3 processor and extra USB ports on its power brick
It's much more expensive than the original Atom versions, and loses one USB port on the stick itself. Onboard storage is minimal
The latest Intel Compute Stick takes a big leap forward in power -- and price -- while still being capable of turning any TV into a PC when not traveling in your pocket...
"For basic use, this new version of the Compute Stick works."...
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Published: 2016-03-12, Author: Rajat , review by: beebom.com
Lightweight and compact, Relatively easy to setup, Comes with multiple plug attachments for world electrical socket compatibility, Works well for lightweight computing tasks,
Additional hardware (e.g. USB hub, mouse, and keyboard) generally needed to get things up and running, Single chip for Bluetooth & Wi-Fi degrades performance, OS takes too much of the total on-board storage, Balks at even the slightest of multi-tasking, I
The Intel Compute Stick holds a lot of promise, and certainly shows that on-the-go computing is headed in the right direction. But under powered hardware limits its use cases quite a bit...
Is there a night and day difference between the new Compute Stick and the original? I would say almost. The new Intel Compute Stick is a different beast on many levels. The new Compute Stick is quieter, faster, and overall improved compared to the origin...
Abstract: With the recent success of TV sticks like the Amazon Fires Stick and Google Chromecast it was only a matter of time before we saw a Windows version. The ability to cram a full Windows PC into a thumb stick device has massive advantages. You can do all of...
