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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
The Compute Stick could do with some improvements for the scenarios in the left column Traditional PCs have a different use-case compared to PC-like embedded systems and that brings us to the first problem in the Compute Stick we reviewed: 32 GB, simply...
Published: 2015-04-27, Author: Raymond , review by: mashable.com
Good for basic web browsing, microSD card slot for storage expansion, Built-in Bluetooth
Keyboard and mouse not included, Annoying set-up process, Not powerful enough for serious multitasking, HDMI dongle needed to fit into many displays, Slower USB 2.0 port, Slow Wi-Fi
The Intel Compute Stick is a neat way to turn any HDMI-equipped screen into a Windows 8.1 PC, but it's not worth the hassle...
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
The Compute Stick can add some computing functions to your video display, but by itself, it's very limited. Accessorizing it might help make it a little better, but you'll still be a long way from using your TV as a full blown PC...
Tiny size, great price, works with any HTML display, Windows or Linux configuration
Usually needs external power, can be slow with several apps working at once, runs hot
Deliveries of the Intel Compute Stick are expected to start in June and pre-orders are available. The Windows version I looked at will sell for $150. For Linux aficionados, a model loaded with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS will be available for about $110; it will hav...
Tiny Form Factor, Affordable, Quiet, LowPower, Ready To Use With OS Out Of The Box (after selecting region, etc.)
No 802.11ac WiFi, Only 1 USB Port, Low Performance
Find The Intel Compute Stick @ Amazon.ComThe Windows-based version of the Compute Stick with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage we looked at here (model STCK1A32WFC), will have a street price hovering around the $149 mark. The Ubuntu version (model STCK1A8LFC...
Published: 2015-04-22, Author: Scott , review by: Techreport.com
Abstract: I'm all for progress. Moore's Law and I go way back, and I've eagerly chronicled its progress and consequences over the years. But I have to admit that, every so often, I kinda feel like past me has been punked by the passage of time. That's the feeling I...
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Published: 2015-04-22, Author: Ryan , review by: pcper.com
As the Intel Compute Stick launches, it will quickly become one of the most cost efficient and capable ways to integrate a Windows 8.1 PC in the world. Powered by a quad-core Bay Trail processor, the Compute Stick has a surprising amount of horsepower to...
Full-Windows, preconfigured PC in amazingly small form factor, USB and micro-USB ports, Includes MicroSD slot, $149 price includes Windows license
Only one USB port usable for connecting peripherals, Zotac's Zbox Pico PI320, at $199, delivers more connectivity and is only slightly bigger
An amazingly small, fully configured Windows 8.1 system, the Compute Stick is an excellent value as an HDTV streamer, a light-duty productivity PC, and more. Read More…...
