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Intel 'Compute Stick' PC-Over-HDMI Dongle Launched, Tested
MojoKid writes: Intel has officially announced the availability of their Compute Stick HDMI dongle, and has lifted the embargo on early tests with the device. The Compute Stick is essentially a fully-functional, low-power, Atom-based system with memory, storage, and an OS, crammed into a dongle about 10cm long. There will initially be two compute sticks made available: one running Windows (model STCK1A32WFC) and another running Ubuntu (model STCK1A8LFC). The Windows 8.1 version of the Compute Stick is packing an Intel Atom Z3735F processor, with a single-channel of 2GB of DDR3L-1333 RAM and 32GB of internal storage, though out of the box only 19.2GB is usable. The Ubuntu version of the Compute Stick has as a similar CPU, but is packing only 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. All sticks have USB and MicroSD expansion capability. It doesn't burn through any benchmarks, but for multi-media playback, basic computing tasks, web browsing, HD video, or remote access, the Compute Stick has enough muscle to get the job done, and it's cheap, too: $99 — $149.
It would be an upgrade for me. :(
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In the article, he advised using the extension cable and not plugging it directly in. The article is good, not by the vendor.
It even has a little fan inside that puts out a high-pitched annoying whine after longterm use.
You are absolutely correct. Check out the MicroCenter Winbook tablets.
For a lot less money, you can buy a tablet with all of this:
IPS LCD Screen 1280 x 800
Capacitive Touch Screen (5-Point Multi-Touch)
Full size USB 2.0
3.5mm Audio
Micro USB
Micro HDMI
Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Front Camera 2 Megapixel
Rear Camera 2 Megapixel
Integrated Mic
Sensors G-Sensor, Light Sensor
USB Power Plug & Charging Cable;
Built-in speakers
Battery Rechargeable Lithium Polymer
AC Adapter 5V/2A 10W Power Adapter
These HDMI sticks are meant for a certain thing, and replacing a tablet isn't one of them. But try taking any one of those cheap tablets and connect it neatly to your TV and let me know how that's working for you. I am betting none of them have HDMI out capability at that price point.
The point of these sticks are to be a media device, or a low power workstation/presentation device and to be relatively simple to integrate into a large display for both uses, which it is.
There were probably around 10-20 machines involved in you posting this comment here. One of them runs Windows.
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