Streaming Stick Google Chromecast laid the foundation for a new type of ultra slim computer device compact enough to fit behind a TV or computer screen. Nowadays there are a samples of similar models on the market, but in common is that their abilities rather on identically with simpler mobile phones than traditional PCs. Processor giant Intel is now planning to change that part.
At CES 2015 is now revealed the details behind Intel Compute Stick
The stick is powered by a quad-core Atom processor, not unlike the ones found in phones and tablets.
The processor is paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage on board, though since that will be a tight fit with Windows 8.1 there’s a microSD card slot too. A more affordable Ubuntu Linux version of the stick is available at $90, but that has only 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.
In terms of connectivity the Intel Compute Stick has a male HDMI port on one end and a microUSB for power. Intel is working on an improved verison that will draw its power from the HDMI port itself, saving you a cable.
There’s also a full-size USB 2.0 port, Wi-Fi b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0.
The pocketable computer will be available this March. Future versions will update the chipset from Bay Trail to the new Cherry Trail and maybe even Core M.
Another model with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage will also reportedly be launched for $89 (approximately Rs. 5,640) but will run Linux rather than Windows.
The stick is powered by a quad-core Atom processor, not unlike the ones found in phones and tablets.
The processor is paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage on board, though since that will be a tight fit with Windows 8.1 there’s a microSD card slot too. A more affordable Ubuntu Linux version of the stick is available at $90, but that has only 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.
In terms of connectivity the Intel Compute Stick has a male HDMI port on one end and a microUSB for power. Intel is working on an improved verison that will draw its power from the HDMI port itself, saving you a cable.
There’s also a full-size USB 2.0 port, Wi-Fi b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0.
The pocketable computer will be available this March. Future versions will update the chipset from Bay Trail to the new Cherry Trail and maybe even Core M.
Another model with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage will also reportedly be launched for $89 (approximately Rs. 5,640) but will run Linux rather than Windows.