Intel® Compute Stick- Turn your TV into a Computer

This PC-on-a-stick will turn your TV into a computer

Connect. Compute. It’s that simple.

Transform any HDMI monitor or TV into a computer with the Intel® Compute Stick complete with a quad-core Intel® Atom™ processor, Intel® HD Graphics, integrated WiFi and Bluetooth® technologies, 32 GB storage, 2 GB memory, a USB 2.0 port, and a Micro SD card reader. Intel Inside®―endless possibilities outside.

The Intel® Compute Stick. Small, Yet Surprisingly Powerful.

While the Intel® Compute Stick can fit in the palm of your hand, it's what we fit inside of it that is truly remarkable. A quad-core Intel® Atom™ processor and your choice of operating systems: Windows* 8.1 with Bing* (with a free upgrade to Windows® 10 after release) or Ubuntu* 14.04 LTS.
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.


Basically, you actually have a PC you can carry in your pocket and connect to any screen with an HDMI port. What It Can Do The Intel Compute Stick is obviously not as powerful as a regular PC, but it’s still good for a few things: 1. Playing 1080p videos is fine, just don’t have too many other processes running. 2. You can use Microsoft Office without any issue. That’s a big plus! 3. For web browsing, the Compute Stick is actually better than any smart TV, since you get proper Chrome or Firefox with their many extensions. 4. You can install any Windows software, of course, so it’s like using a PC. 5. It can work off a power bank. What It Can’t Do There were bound to be a few compromises with the small size: 1. The Wi-Fi strength is weaker than most PCs, which is natural considering the size. 2. Multi-tasking is a pain. Opening 20 tabs in Chrome, or switching between Office, Chrome and iTunes will invariably lead to the PC hanging or one of the programs crashing. 3. Don’t even think about gaming. Seriously. None of the modern PC games run smoothly. 4. It can’t mirror your smartphone, like Chromecast can. 5. Don’t use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth at the same time. It ends up malfunctioning often. It Stinks as a Pocket PC The Intel Compute Stick seems like a great idea for a PC you can carry around with you, but well, it doesn’t make much sense in actual usage. For starters, you’ll need either a power cable and socket or a power bank. You’ll also need a TV with an HDMI input. And then you’ll need a wireless keyboard and mouse. The Compute Stick doesn’t make much sense as a portable computer in an age when you can buy an 8-inch Windows tablet for roughly the same price. After all, you get a screen there, a built-in battery, and no need for a keyboard and mouse. 


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