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The editors liked
Compact and portable form factor
Ultra-low power consumption
Pre-loaded OS
Capable of smooth streaming
Compact size allows you to easily carry your PC with you
BIOS can be accessed and adjusted to improve overall performance
Fullsized ports increase computing ability
Security port allows you to secure the device on the go
I love that the Compute Stick can be powered solely by the USB port on my TV. I expected it to need more power
But it doesn't. One less plug in my entertainment centre's rat nest
I've been looking for a low-power
Lightweight device to use as a Kodi mul
Adds limited computing power to your TV/display
Bluetooth
Small-size means easy to hide behind the TV
Decent video play and storage speed
Small
Cheap
Tiny form factor
Can tweak BIOS
Value for money
The Intel Compute Stick excels as a media streaming
Web-browsing machine
And it's a $150 PC that can fit into your pocket
Cheaper than laptops and PCs
Full Windows
Small enough to fit behind a monitor
Can play 1080p video smoothly
Inexpensive
Eye-catching design
MicroSD card slot
The editors didn't like
Expensive relative to rival offerings
Lack of storage and memory hinders multi-tasking
Without the HDMI cable
The device may be difficult to connect to a screen where the ports are close together
Performance is a bit slower than other mobile devices
Only one USB port on the device
Requires vents and a fan
You would think a computer expressly designed to plug into a TV would have an option for overscan correction
Yes? You'd be wrong—the Compute Stick doesn't support that at all. The dongle worked fine on my TV
But my on my friend's 80-inch projection TV—o
Only one USB 2.0 port
Slow Wi-Fi networking
Accessorizing adds to final price
Resource restrictive
Very poor performance
Cooling issues
Port clearance may be a problem
Somewhat limited connectivity
Form factor is controversial
Fan isn't ideal
Performance wasn't impressive
The tablet-grade performance isn't suitable for heavy tasks
And spotty Bluetooth connectivity limit this PC's functionality
Published: 2015-10-13, Author: James , review by: Theinquirer.net
Cheaper than laptops and PCs, full Windows
Only one USB port, loud fan
Slower than a laptop but more expensive than a Chromecast, the Intel Compute Stick feels more like an awkward compromise between portable PC and pure streaming device than its own, well-rounded product. Its simplicity and low price are tarnished somewhat...
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Published: 2015-09-11, Author: Adam , review by: itpro.co.uk
Small, Cheap
Very poor performance, Cooling issues, Port clearance may be a problem, Somewhat limited connectivity
The Intel Compute Stick works well as a demonstration of just how small a PC can be, but it's only half a computer and not the good half either...
Compact size allows you to easily carry your PC with you, BIOS can be accessed and adjusted to improve overall performance, Fullsized ports increase computing ability, Security port allows you to secure the device on the go
Without the HDMI cable, the device may be difficult to connect to a screen where the ports are close together, Performance is a bit slower than other mobile devices, Only one USB port on the device, Requires vents and a fan
Intel Compute StickThe final verdict...The Compute Stick creates an interesting option for both business users and consumers alike. It is also possible to stream media from just about any website using Bing which comes pre-installed on the Windows 8.1 ver...
Abstract: The Intel Compute Stick (ICS) is perhaps best thought of as the mutant offspring of a Raspberry Pi on steroids and Google Chromecast. The offspring emerges as a tiny computer CPU, RAM and storage on a small motherboard contained within a reasonably well f...
The Intel Compute Stick excels as a media streaming, Web-browsing machine, and it's a $150 PC that can fit into your pocket
The tablet-grade performance isn't suitable for heavy tasks, and spotty Bluetooth connectivity limit this PC's functionality
This inexpensive PC is an exciting experiment, but the tablet hardware can't quite keep up with Intel's vision of a mini-PC....
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Published: 2015-05-05, Author: Ryan , review by: HEXUS.net
Compact and portable form factor, Ultra-low power consumption, Pre-loaded OS, Capable of smooth streaming
Expensive relative to rival offerings, Lack of storage and memory hinders multi-tasking
Intel's Compute Stick is a novel concept and a welcomed innovation for the PC market. The idea of a computer in a stick-like device isn't new; we've seen Android TV sticks on the market for several years, but a stick that offers an almost-desktop Windows ...
Form factor is controversial, Fan isn't ideal, Performance wasn't impressive
The Compute Stick is a niche product – one that will have fans and detractors. It has flaws and compromises, and far too many to make it an indisputable 'buy now' product. Wait until the next version, and we shall reconsider our verdict....
Adds limited computing power to your TV/display, Bluetooth, Small-size means easy to hide behind the TV, Decent video play and storage speed
Only one USB 2.0 port, Slow Wi-Fi networking, Accessorizing adds to final price, Resource restrictive
Although we're on the fence when it comes to the Compute Stick's pricing, it might come in handy if you're looking for a statically placed device in your living room. However, if you're a mobile type of person, you're probably better off with a table...
