Announced in May 2015 in the Philippines, Intel’s Compute Stick are now spotted in CyberZone in SM Megamall.
So, what is Compute Stick really?
We go back to what Intel PH chief has to say about this super portable device that turns your TV with HDMI into a Personal Computer.
If you want a basic PC, get the Intel Compute Stick; but if you want more performance, the NUC is the right one for you. — Calum Chisholm, Intel Philippines Country Manager.
Yesterday, we witnessed a live demonstration of this PC and it shows potential for a certain market segment. A consumer that has large TV at home but does not want to upgrade yet to a Smart TV. That television can be converted into a “Smart TV” by simply plugging Compute Stick to the HDMI port.
Another segment of the market that may benefit from Compute Stick are students. They can bring this pocket PC with them and just stick it with any monitor that has HDMI port. They can work with basic productivity tools like Microsoft Office and web browsing.
I went to test it myself, I loaded a browser, opened few tabs including my website, Youtube, and Facebook. This is aside from the other apps that are currently at the background.
The experience was smooth, pages loaded fast & switching between apps are seamless.
A pocketable PC
If you remember back in times that the LTE was being introduced, the Compute Stick looks exactly like that. A supersized USB stick that is, but it is a PC.
Taking a closer look at the Compute Stick
The front side reveals the Intel logo and below is the fan grill. Yes, Intel integrated an intelligent fan so that the device don’t overheat.
On the side are one USB 2.0 port a micro-USB port and the power button. On the opposite side is a micro-SD slot for additional storage
Compute Stick has a built-in storage of 32G.
So that you have an idea how big or small the Compute Stick, refer to the photo below with the Five-peso coin on top of it.
Things you can do with Intel Compute Stick
Media Center, Productivity, Thin Client and Digital Signages — these are the common type of application where Compute Stick can work well.
Intel Compute Stick specs
- Intel Atom processor Z3735F
- 2G RAM
- 32G internal storage
- micro-SD slot
- HDMI
- Intel HD Graphics
- Windows 8.1 (Upgradeable to Windows 10)
Intel Compute Stick pricing and availability
Intel Compute Stick is now available in CyberZones (currently in display in SM Megamall). Official SRP is P7,990
