Intel Compute Stick
The Intel Compute Stick is an HDMI stick manufactured by Intel and released on April 24, 2015. Its hardware and software components make it a fully-fledged computer. A new generation of the mini PC appeared in the first quarter of 2016.
.jpg)
technical features
There are currently several different versions of the Intel Compute Stick that differ in terms of their technical features. The differences between the models concern the operating systems , the processors, the connections and the size of the built-in working memory and the integrated flash memory .
| model | operating system | random access memory | Flash memory | processor | graphic | Interfaces | Sound | Dimensions in mm | Power supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STCK1A32WFC | Windows 8.1 Bing (32-bit) | 2 GB DDR3L (1.35 V; 1333 MHz) | 32 GB eMMC (expandable with microSD ) | Intel Atom Z3735F ( Quadcore 1.3 GHz) | Intel HD Graphics , 1x HDMI 1.4a | WiFi , 1x USB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0, microSD slot | Intel HD Audio over HDMI | 103.4 x 37.6 x 12.5 | 5 V, 2 A via USB |
| STCK1A8LFC | Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (64-bit) | 1 GB DDR3L (1.35 V; 1333 MHz) | 8 GB eMMC (expandable with microSD ) | ||||||
| STK1AW32SC | Windows 10 (32-bit) | 2 GB DDR3L | 32 GB eMMC (expandable with microSD ) | Intel Atom x5-Z8330 | Intel HD Graphics, 1x HDMI 1.4b | WiFi, 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0, microSD slot | 113 × 38 × 12 | 5 V, 3 A via USB | |
| STK1A32SC | - | ||||||||
| STK2m3W64CC | Windows 10 (64-bit) | 4 GB LPDDR3 | 64 GB eMMC (expandable with microSD) | Intel Core m 5-6Y57 | WiFi, 1x USB 3.0 + 2x USB 3.0 (adapter), Bluetooth 4.2, microSD slot | 114 × 38 × 12 | |||
| STK2mv64CC | - |
A special feature of the Intel Compute Stick is the active cooling , which dissipates the heat generated by the components better than the passive cooling of other HDMI sticks.
Functions
.jpg)
The components of the Intel Compute Stick allow use in the same way as is possible with other HDMI sticks. The stick's operating system can be accessed by connecting it to an HDMI-compatible television or monitor. For example, the Intel Compute Stick can be used as a streaming adapter , similar to Amazon Fire TV devices . Thanks to its advanced components and the full Windows or Ubuntu operating system, the Intel Compute Stick can be used like a conventional PC or notebook . The HDMI stick can be controlled via USB or Bluetooth ( mouse and keyboard ), for example.
reception
Various IT magazines describe the Intel Compute Stick not like a typical HDMI stick, but like a full-fledged computer. The Computer Bild wrote: With the Intel Compute Stick, Intel packs a complete PC into an HDMI stick. Golem.de thinks that Intel is trying to invent a new device class . Both praise the comparatively high performance of the "mini-PC".
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Jared Newman: Intel Compute Stick, world's smallest PC, will cost $ 150 with Windows, $ 110 with Linux. In: pcworld.com. PCWorld, accessed July 22, 2015 .
- ↑ a b Marc Sauter: Intel Compute Stick in the test: The one streaming with the fan - Golem.de. In: golem.de. July 1, 2015, accessed July 22, 2015 .
- ↑ Intel® Compute Stick (Official Product Website). In: intel.com. Intel, accessed July 22, 2015 .
- ↑ Intel® Compute Stick. Retrieved April 3, 2019 .
- ↑ Intel® Compute Stick STK2mv64CC Product Specifications. Retrieved April 3, 2019 .
- ↑ Intel Compute Stick: PC in HDMI stick - COMPUTER PICTURE. In: computerbild.de. July 3, 2015, accessed July 22, 2015 .