Ubuntu Intel Compute Stick goes on sale next week for $110

Earlier this year, Intel unveiled a small pocket sized PC in the form of dongle that can be connected to any TV or monitor via HDMI port to transform it into a full function PC.

Now, Canonical announced that the Intel Compute Stick with Ubuntu will go on sale next week priced at $110 in the U.S. It will be available from retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy and Newegg.com

The Ubuntu Compute Stick will be running 64-bit version of Ubuntu 14.04 LTS OS and will be powered by1.3GHz quad-core Intel Atom processor. further aided by 1GB RAM. Onboard storage is 8GB, there is a microSD card slot for additional storage. Other features include Intel HD graphics, Full-sized HDMI out, USB 2.0 port, Micro-USB port, Bluetooth 4.0 and WiFi.

By comparison the Windows 8.1 model has 2GB RAM, 32GB storage and $150 price tag. , rest of the specs are the same. This is the first time that the Ubuntu version is up for sale.

Via : TNW