Intel Compute Stick gets Skylake processor, 4K support, high price tag

At CES 2016, Intel has refreshed models of the Compute Stick. Now it comes with Core M processor and 4K support. To recap, the Compute Stick was first launched at CES 2015. 

For those unaware, the Compute Stick is a dongle-sized PC which can be plugged into any HDMI-equipped TV or monitor to get a PC experience. They are good for light productivity, social networking, web browsing, streaming media and playing low graphic games.

Intel has outed two new models of Compute Stick - One with Core M (which has two models) and the other with Intel Atom x5 processors. The Core M3 and Core M5 variant supports 4K video output and packs 4GB RAM along with 64GB  internal storage. The Intel Atom processor model comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage.

They run Windows 10 OS and come with Intel HD graphics, microSD card slot, WiFi, USB 3.0 port, USB 2.0, Bluetooth and Intel HD audio via HDMI.

The Intel Compute Stick Core M3 model is priced at $400 (Rs. 27,000) with Windows 10, and $300 (Rs. 20,000) with no OS. The M5 model costs $499 (Rs. 33,000) and comes with no OS. The Atom model is priced at $159 (Rs. 10,500) with Windows 10. All the new Compute Stick models will go on sale in Febrauary 2016 in the U.S followed by other region later this year.

Intel Compute Stick (Core M processor model)

• Intel Core m5-6Y57 vPro processor with Intel HD Graphics
• Intel Core m3-6Y30 processor with Intel HD Graphics
• 4GB DDR3 RAM, 64GB internal storage, Micro SD card slot (up to 128 GB)
• Windows 10
• Intel 802.11ac WiFi (Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 8260), Bluetooth 4.2, 1x USB 3.0 on device and 2x USB 3.0 on power adapter, HDMI 1.4b
• Intel HD Audio via HDMI, supporting multi-channel digital audio
• Power cable, 5V / 4A wall-mount AC-DC power adapter with 2 USB 3.0 ports

Intel Compute Stick specifications (Intel Atom Model)

• Quad-Core Intel Atom x5-Z8300 Processor with Intel HD Graphics
• 2GB DDR3 RAM, 32GB internal storage, Micro SD card slot (up to 128 GB)
• Windows 10
• Intel 802.11ac WiFi (Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 7265), Bluetooth 4.0, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, HDMI 1.4b
• Intel HD Audio via HDMI, supporting multi-channel digital audio
• Micro USB power connector, 5V / 3A wall-mount AC-DC power adapter

Intel Compute Stick, dongle sized PC launched in India for Rs. 9,999

Intel launched the Compute Stick mini-PC in India. The dongle-sized device transforms your HDMI-enabled TV or Monitor to a full-fledged PC. It was initially unveiled at this year's CES.

The Intel Compute Stick runs Windows 8.1 and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core Intel Atom processor with integrated Intel graphics. It packs 2GB DDR3 RAM and the on-board storage is 32GB, further expandable via microSD card. Connectivity features include USB port 2.0, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and HDMI 1.4a port.

There is also a Ubuntu-based variant of the Compute Stick. It comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage, rest of the specs being the same. It goes on sale this week in the U.S for $110. There is no word when it will be available in India. Recently iBall launched the Splendo for Rs. 8,999 in India which is basically the same device. 

The Intel Compute Stick is now available via Filpkart at an offer price of Rs. 9,999 for limited period. The original cost is Rs.10,999. It is also available via Intel authorised retail partners across the country.

Commenting on the launch, Rajiv Bhalla – Director, Sales and Marketing – Intel South Asia, said: "The Intel Compute Stick takes computing to the next level and helps deliver the best computing experience possible in an incredibly small device. It brings computing to new devices and environments, transforming the way, when and how we compute."

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

CES 2015 : Intel's Smallest PC 'Compute Stick' runs Windows And Linux

Intel took it wraps off a new tiny sized computing device dubbed the Compute stick at this year's CES 2015. The miniature machine comes pre-loaded with Windows 8.1 or Lunux to provide full PC experience. You can plug the Compute Stick into any HDMI-equipped device like TV or monitor.

The Intel Compute Stick is a four-inch-long (10-cm) dongle which transforms any HDMI display into a computer. Intel says the Compute Stick is great for "light productivity, social networking, web browsing, streaming media, and games,". 

The Compute Stick with Windows 8.1 is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3735F processor, paired with 2GB RAM and 32GB inbuilt storage with microSD card support. connectivity options include HDMI, Wi-Fi, micro-USB, and Bluetooth 4.0. The Linux variant will offer 1GB RAM and 8GB inbuilt memory.

The Compute Stick Windows 8.1 varian will be priced at $149 (Rs. 9,500), while the Linux edition will cost $89 (Rs. 6000) and will go sale later this year.