Intel Compute Stick: A New Mini-Computing Form Factor
The Intel Compute Stick, a new pocket-sized computer based on a quad-core Intel Atom processor running Windows 8.1 with Bing, is available now through Intel Authorized Dealers across much of the world.
The Compute Stick can transform any HDMI TV or monitor into a full computer capable of working with productivity apps, allowing you to search the web, share your vacation photos, keep up on your email or do any of the tasks that you do on your computer today. All you need is a wireless keyboard and mouse and youíre set. display into an entry computer , playing local or streamed content, driving basic digital signage or enabling thin clients.
The Compute Stick will support Wireless 802b .11 b/g/n, a microSD card for expandable memory, MicroUSB power supply and Bluetooth 4.0 for keyboard and mouse support. The Windows version, available immediately, is expected to retail starting at $149. A Linux version with Ubuntu 14.04, to be available this summer, is expected to retail for $110.
The Windows version includes 2 GB memory, 32 GB of on-board storage and comes with McAfee Antivirus Plus for comprehensive protection from Trojans, viruses, spyware and more. The Ubuntu version has 1 GB memory and 8 GB of on-board storage. Both devices come with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for connectivity, a USB port to connect peripherals and a micro SD card slot for additional storage.
Intel touts the Compute Stick as not an alternative to a computer, but as another computer running the same operating system, same high quality graphics, and same wireless connectivity as a full-sized computer. Just with Totally different dimensions. If you have room on your desk for a pack of gum, you have room for the Intel Compute Stick.
Online etailers such as Amazon, Newegg, BestBuy.com and others are expected to carry the product.
More information can be found in Intel’s broadcast video gallery and on the Intel Compute Stick site:
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/compute-stick/intel-compute-stick.html
And:
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/compute-stick/compute-stick-product-brief.html
And:
http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/product-briefs/compute-stick-product-brief.pdf