Mele introduces $70 PCG02U Ubuntu PC Stick

China based PC maker Mele has introduced a new PC Stick dubbed PCG02U running Ubuntu 14.04. It has an adjustable antenna on the side and 10/100 Ethernet Jack, to allow you to connect to wired networks.

The Mele PCG02U has the same specs as the first-gen Intel's Compute Stick. It is equipped with Intel Atom 3735F quad-core Bay Trail processor, 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. For connectivity, it includes USB 2.0, micro USB port, HDMI connector, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and microSD card slot.

The Mele PCG02U is priced at $69.99 and is available for purchase from Aliexpress. The PC stick is lot cheaper than the first gen Intel Computer Stick. The company had also introduced PCG02 PC Stick running Windows 10. 

MeLE PCG02U specifications:

• SoC – Intel Atom Z3735F  “Bay Trail” quad core processor @ 1.33 GHz / 1.83 GHz with Intel HD graphics Gen 7 (2W TDP)
• System Memory – 2 GB DDR3
• Storage – 32 GB eMMC + micro SD slot up to 128 GB
• Video & Audio Output – HDMI
• Connectivity – 10/100M Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi with external antenna
• USB – 1x USB 2.0 host port, 1x micro USB port (for power only)
• Misc – Power button, Kensington lock
• Power Supply – 5V/2A via micro USB port.
• Dimensions – 115 x 49 x 16.5 mm

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Mele PCG02 is a Windows 10 PC-on-stick with Ethernet

Chinese device maker Mele has unveiled Windows PC stick called PCG01, featuring an Intel Atom processor, an external antenna, and a fanless design.

Unlike other PC-on-Stick, the PCG01 has an Ethernet port to connect to the internet, in case there is problem with the WiFi network. Apart from this, rest of the specs are similar to that of a standard PC Stick.

Mele PCG01 is equipped with an Intel Atom Z3735F Bay Trail processor, but the company plns to offer a version with Cherry Trial processor by year end. It has 2GB RAM and 32GB eMMC storage, further expandable via microSD card up to 128GB. 

For wireless connectivity there is WiFi 802.11n and Bluetooth 4.0. It has HDMI port, USB 2.0 host port and micro USB port (for power only).

The PC Stick is pre-loaded with Windows 10 Home, and will start selling in November for $119. 

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