pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2017-03-01 08:29:25
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A pparently, Intel won't rest until the Windows PC is invisible. First, the chip titan developed the Ultrabook standard for super slim laptops. Then, it created the Next Unit of Computing, the sub-lunchbox-sized NUC. Now, the Compute Stick aims to cram an...
"For basic use, this new version of the Compute Stick works."...
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Intel's second generation of the Compute Stick has arrived, ushering in needed upgrades and enhancements to a unique product. I rarely directly compare two products in a review, as I believe that each product deserves its time on stage, but I think it's r...
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...
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PCs are like dogs. They come in all shapes and sizes, so much so that it’s weird to think they’re all the same thing. A tiny Yorkshire Terrier and a massive Great Dane are the same species, even if it’s hard to believe at first glance, just as the Intel Compute Stick is a PC, no matter how little it might resemble one...
Impressively tiny, Affordable, Makes a great streaming media device...
Poor performance for general computing, Dedicated streaming devices are more intuitive...
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apcmag.com Updated:
2017-07-05 01:33:57
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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...
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As technology progresses, our computers are expanding in power and at the same time, shrinking in size. The original, heavy desktops have (mostly) given way to the portable and ultra-light laptops. And “Stick PCs” are an illustration of the latest develop...
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...
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Ever thought that a stick PC that functions as a full desktop when you plug it into a TV is a good idea, but that the Intel Atom processor really is too low-powered for your needs? If so, then Intel's latest Compute Stick is what you've been waiting for...
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...
Only one USB-C port, USB mouse and keyboard are required for initial wireless setup...
Powered by a Core m3 processor, the Intel Compute Stick excels as a fully functional PC that fits in your pocket and can use a TV as a display...
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This may be one of the most difficult items I have ever been given to review simply because this device can be so many things to so many different people. The Intel Compute Stick was one of those products that, upon unboxing and holding it in my hands, ma...
I think that the Intel Compute Stick is damn impressive. The most difficult thing for me – when trying to review it – is imagining who this device is for. It's a little too expensive and less user-friendly when trying to justify using it as an alternative...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2017-03-01 08:29:25
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Introduction & FeaturesWe've seen several incredibly small Windows desktops over the past year or so, from Intel's original Compute Stick and its early 2016 update , to iterations on the PC-on-a-stick theme from both Lenovo and Asus . These systems are de...
Tiny form factor, Enough performance and ports to serve as a mainstream productivity PC...
Expensive for what you get, Form factor is limiting, Port placement on power brick is clever, but implementation is cumbersome...
Intel's Core m3-packing Compute Stick gets outfitted with extra RAM, storage, and CPU power, making it a machine you might want to actually use for more than basic productivity and media playback. But at close to $400, it only makes sense if you truly ne...
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Back in January at CES , Intel showed us a full range of mini desktop PCs that it has been releasing steadily over the course of the year. The first was a new, inexpensive version of its Compute Stick , followed by a new, mainstream Skylake NUC , and fina...
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...
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...
Some heat, some noiseBoth of the Atom Compute Sticks get a little warm and have small buzzy fans that spin up when you're pushing them, but both are pretty subtle; those Atom chips were made for fanless tablets, and their heat output is relatively minimal...
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Small and power-efficient computers in the form of NUCs and Compute Sticks have emerged as bright spots in the PC market over the last few years. The Compute Stick form factor is the x86 version of the popular ARM-based HDMI sticks. The first-generation x...
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...
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Back in early 2015 at CES Intel showed us a really cool device that they were really excited about. It was their Compute Stick, which was an entire PC in the form factor of an HDMI stick. It is pretty awesome that with this device you can turn any HDMI di...
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...
2GB of memory limits it, If looking for a streaming device others are cheaper...
Compared to the 1st generation Compute Stick Intel has made some great improvements. First you get a better processor, the Intel Atom x5-Z8300. Intel has also added a second USB port, this time a USB 3.0 port. Having a second port is great. This means you...
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For $159, the Intel Compute Stick is a pretty good deal. You get a full license for Windows 10 Home and a PC that's ready to go out of the box—just add a display, a mouse, and a keyboard to get started. And unlike Google's stick computing product, the Asu...
Incredibly affordable Windows PC, Improves on previous generation with addition of a second USB port, Highly portable...
Slower performance, Limited utility...
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There's no shortage of devices that you can plug into the HDMI port of your TV to stream internet video. You can use a Roku Streaming Stick, an Amazon Fire TV Stick, or a Chromecast.At first glance, Intel's Compute Stick looks a lot like those media strea...
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In early 2015, Intel broke new ground when it released the original Compute Stick , the first mass-market Windows PC the size and shape of a USB flash drive. However, in the intervening year, a number of companies have launched inexpensive mini PCs, both...
Dual USB Port, 4K outpu, Runs Windows 10 on a stic, 802.11ac Wi-Fi...
Modest performanc, Mediocre storage spee, 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...
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I had high hopes for Intel's original Compute Stick , but it ended up being a massive disappointment. Sure, it was cool to have a fully...
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...
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The success of UCFF PCs have made vendors realize that small and power-efficient computing platforms are here to stay. ARM SoC manufacturers, finding that the tablet market had reached saturation, kick-started a new product category in the form of 'HDMI s...
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...
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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...
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Intel's first generation Compute Stick turned quite a few heads, including ours, as it was a remarkable thing to consider that a fully functioning PC could be crammed onto a device roughly the size of a bloated USB flash drive. It wasn't especially powerf...
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...
eMMC storage is slow compared to SSDs, Price jumps to $349 versus $149 for the previous model...
For example, the Compute Stick Core m3 ran circles around its Cherry Trail predecessor in GeekBench 3, posting a single-core score that's 200 percent higher and a multi-core score that's more than twice as high. Whereas the previous Compute Sticks could h...
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