Don't expect to use any old wall wart, though: I tried an Apple iPhone charger as a power source and was greeted with reboots. The internal fan does work pretty hard to keep it cool - no ⦠He’s built countless DIY systems, including a deconstructed “desktop” PC nailed to a wall and a DIY laptop. What I'm not clear on is the portability usage. Of greater concern should be just what you can really accomplish with the Compute Stick. USB mouse and keyboard are required for initial wireless setup. The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of PCMag. The Compute Stick is an important step for Intel, more in terms of the symbolism rather than the actual technology. For comparison, we ran a couple of basic browser benchmarks on the Raspberry Pi 2 unit using the Epiphany browser. Aside from a plain, white Intel logo, the only bit of style its ⦠Not really. Ultimately the Compute Stick is a new category of computing device. Here it is next to a typical USB drive and the Rasberry Pi 2. Besides the Intel and ASUS brand, there ⦠We even had enough space to load multi-gigabyte video files to local storage, something we couldn't do on the Atom-based Compute Sticks and the other systems based on it, like the Ideacentre Stick 300. The warning to you is, don't expect to run any games outside of rudimentary Flash games on the Compute Stick without having a frowny face. Joel Santo Domingo joined PC Magazine in 2000, after 7 years of IT work for companies large and small. A generic two-watt unit did fine, though.Â. The included USB-C cable carries both power and the signals from the USB 3.0 ports to the Compute Stick. Copyright © 2020 IDG Communications, Inc. Joel is proof that you can escape the retail grind: he wore a yellow polo shirt early in his tech career. It - Page 5 The Compute Stick has the same quad-core 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z3735F processor as the Hannspree Micro PC, and its performance isnât up to much. Intel didn't disclose formal list prices, but it's expected to sell for $150.A Linux version running Ubuntu cuts main memory down to 1GB and sees stor⦠The Good The Intel Compute Stick excels as a media streaming, Web-browsing machine, and it's a $150 PC that can fit into your pocket. Equipped with lots of expansion and connectivity options, including three USB 3.0 ports. Improved 3D performance on our tests. Because it only has one USB 2.0 port, you'll have to choose between a mouse or keyboard until you can pair more itemsâand you'll need to use a keyboard to get things started. Cheaper intel: Intel Compute Stick 2nd Gen. Staff pick. Intel Compute Stick Review At CES 2015, Intel quietly announced its upcoming Bay Trail-based Compute Stick. We can barely fault its eye-catching design, but every other aspect of the Compute Stick is ⦠The Intel Compute Stick CS325 is the fastest PC stick on the market. Running Outlook with Chrome and a chat client is about at the boundary of what you can do on it. There is a more powerful Compute Stick with a Core m5 processor, but it's more expensive ($485) and doesn't come with an operating system, as it's made for businesses that can supply their own copy. It's a plastic, rectangular black stick that's simply boring. It's essentially fine for basic computing tasks, with some patience. If you click an affiliate link and buy a product or service, we may be paid a fee by that merchant. Three-year warranty. http://liliputing.com/2015/04/intel-compute-stick-mini-computer-with-windows-review.html Read our, Learn more about PCWorld's Digital Editions, Mini PC invasion: 10 radically tiny computers that fit in the palm of your hand. PCWorld helps you navigate the PC ecosystem to find the products you want and the advice you need to get the job done. Along the way Joel earned a BA in English Literature and an MBA in Information Technology from Rutgers University. In addition to a more powerful Core m3 chip, it comes with better connectivity, double the memory and storage, and, of course, a higher price. The Compute Stick is a niche product â one that will have fans and detractors. Maybe that'll come to me but for now, the Compute Stick finds a good home on my TV. Will need to bring keyboard and mouse to use. In addition, there's an added pair of USB 3.0 ports embedded in the much larger power adapter. You know, like dude, I can't stand my so-called smart TV's pathetic browser and horrible remote control interface. Intel Compute Stick review Intel put an entire PC on a stick, but do you really want a computer this limited? Last week we got to check out a sample unit up close and personal. Intel gives you a typical 2-amp wall wart with a USB port on it. Overall power consumption is superb: The Compute Stick normally consumed half an amp in use and only rarely spikes up to 1.5 amps. A little short on memory, and if you put expansion ports on it (like ethernet), the expansion ports end up being bigger than the compute stick itself. You may be able to play Minecraft or World of Warcraft using the Compute Stick's integrated Intel HD Graphics 515, but games like Overwatch($49.99 at Amazon) and Doom($9.99 at Humble Bundle) are probably out of the question. Powered by a Core m3 processor, the Intel Compute Stick excels as a fully functional PC that fits in your pocket and can use a TV as a display. You won't want to have 18 windows open in Chrome, for example. In ports, you get a single USB 2.0, a MicroSD slot rated to work with 128GB cards, and a MicroUSB port used only to provide power. The quad-core Atom in the Compute Stick also outpaced the HP Streambook with its dual-core Atom Celeron N2840.Â, Further reading: Mini PC invasion: 10 radically tiny computers that fit in the palm of your hand. That said, it's incredible having three USB 3.0 ports, since it means you can connect a mouse and a keyboard, and still have a port free for an external drive. The most popular one is going to be the pricier version running 32-bit Windows 8.1 with Bing. Review Intel 2nd Generation Compute Stick with Core m5: is it worth $500? Intel's second generation of the Compute Stick has arrived, ushering in needed upgrades and enhancements to a unique product. Just as Intel helped push mini PC's such as its NUCs into popularity, the company is hoping to spark some kind of unheard of usage model with stick computing. Plugs directly into an HDMI port on a monitor or TV. Bluetooth 4.2 and 802.11ac Wi-Fi handle wireless communications. Yes. Depending on your needs that's not much to play with. You may unsubscribe from the newsletters at any time. Intel's first generation Compute Stick turned quite a few heads, including ours, as it was a remarkable thing to consider that a fully functioning PC could be crammed onto a device roughly the ⦠Maybe he or she has a Bluetooth keyboard. You just plug in the Compute Stick to an open HDMI port, plug in the power and plug in your combo mouse and keyboard.Â. Paired with a good keyboard and mouse (I recommend Logitech's K400 or K830 for a living room experience) you can turn your average dumb TV into the class valedictorian. Intel Compute Stick review (2016): Second time's the charm Unlike the original, the second-gen Compute Stick is something you'd actually want to use. Giving up the hardware though, will save you $40, as it's expected to sell for $110. Intel Compute Stick (2016, Cherry Trail) For $159, the Intel Compute Stick is a pretty good deal. You'll see the difference when you first plug it in. That doesn't mean I ignored it. You still need a mouse and keyboard to use the Compute Stick and with a single USB port, you're forced to pick between the two. As on previous versions, you can use Intel's Remote Keyboard app on Android or iOS devices to control the Compute Stick. Executive Editor, Is Intel's Compute Stick a solution looking for a problem, or is this PC the size of a USB stick a solution to a problem you didn't you know you had? This newsletter may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. We also recommend the Asus Chromebit as an alternative if you need to save money, and really just want to run a Chrome browser on your TV. Very light, compact design. CHECK PRICE ON AMAZON. Class-leading performance. Neither Intel nor Microsoft would comment on OS pricing for this new class of device, so it makes me wonder whether screenless sticks will qualify for WinBing. The Bad The tablet-grade performance isn't suitable ⦠Note: When you purchase something after clicking links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Rather than dual-channel mode, the Atom Z3735F runs in single-channel, which means memory bandwidth gets the short stick. You can run a real browser, install plugins, and stream 1080p video from any source. You can run Office just fine, and even Photoshop in a pinch. The Chrome browser was not available on Ubuntu. The Intel Compute Card inserted into the Dock â Several weeks of testing brought us to several conclusions: â The Compute Card itself, with its dimensions of 55x95x5 mm, is an incredible piece of tech â itâs just as strong in terms of computing power as the Stick ⦠What that is, I'm not sure. As an instant and fairly affordable way to make your smart TV actually smart, it's a win. That one packs a quad-core Atom Z3735F, 2GB of DDR3/1333 memory and 32GB of eMMC storage, plus integrated 802.11n and Bluetooth 4.0. The most popular one is going to be the pricier version running 32-bit Windows 8.1 with Bing. The exciting part lies in why the Intel Compute Stick matters.Unlike the Google Chromecast or the Roku Streaming Stick, this is an entire PC that is not dependent on any other device or smartphone, and has a full-fledged operating system on it.Intel ⦠For comparison, I've also thrown in an old Atom Netbook score so you can shudder in disgust. It runs on a 64 Bit Windows 10 with an Intel Core m3-6Y30 processor. Inspire Fanless Barebone. You also get 64-bit Windows 10, which allows the Core m3 model to run 64-bit programs, like some of our multimedia benchmark tests. At 4.4 x 1.5 x 0.47 inches, the flash-drive-size Compute Stick fits comfortably behind your TV or monitor, where its built-in HDMI jack can plug in directly. Take a look at our benchmark chart for more, but a good comparison is the Asus VivoStick($153.57 at Amazon), which took 19:27 to complete the Photoshop test and almost 2 minutes longer on HandBrake (7:22 versus 5:23). In terms of design, the Intel Compute Stick looks about as simple and plain (read: boring) as its name suggests. I measured it at 167MB/s reads and 73MB/s writes in sequential file access using Crystal Disk Mark. The Core m3 version comes with a three-year warranty, triple that of the cheaper Compute Sticks. It's not like you'll keep this in your pocket, go to your friend's house and just "borrow" his or her TV. The Lenovo Ideacentre Stick 300 has identical specs to the Intel Compute Stick, including the same Intel Atom Z3735F CPU with 2GB of RAM, the same 32GB of storage, and the ⦠Quiet in operation. Light, compact design. As a truly portable computing device you'll take everywhere with you, well, I'm not quite sure it works. Does it give up a lot to get into a case the size of a fat USB stick? The Compute Stick hit 6,015 in Octane V2 and 831.2 in SunSpider. Intel clearly didn't spend much time on the Compute Stick's design. It connects directly into your TV or large-screen display using HDMI, but there's a USB-C port instead of a micro USB jack (the power connector for the Atom-equipped Compute Sticks). Subscribing to a newsletter indicates your consent to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. It would have been nice to have an additional USB-C port on the stick for newer solid-state drives (SSDs) and the like, since the Compute Stick can't run without power. Can you do anything of consequence with it? https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/intel-compute-stick-core-m3. Most stick PCs share dimensions within a few fractions of an inch, but this Compute Stick is a bit more compact than the Asus Chromebit or VivoStick, or systems based on the original 2015 Compute Stick($349.99 at Amazon) like the Azulle Quantum Access LAN Windows 10 Fanless Mini PC Stick and the Lenovo Ideacentre Stick 300($699.00 at Amazon). Your subscription has been confirmed. Yes, you will need a combo mouse and keyboard initially. The good news is that at least it seems fairly fast for a low-cost eMMC. The Core m3–equipped Intel Compute Stick fulfills all the requirements you'd want for a PC that does real work—in other words, it's capable of doing more than simple Web browsing and media playback. Ever thought that a stick PC that functions as a full desktop when you plug it into a TV is a good idea, but that the Intel Atom processor really is too low-powered for your needs? As such, it's our new Editors' Choice for stick PCs, replacing the inaugural version of the Compute Stick. Design and Features At first glance, the Core m3–equipped Compute Stick($160.13 at Walmart) looks almost identical to the version with the Atom processor: a black slab shaped like a pack of chewing gum, measuring an identical 0.5 by 1.5 by 4.5 inches (HWD). The verdict is that for the most part, performance is similar, although slightly slower, than what you'd get on the typical Windows 8.1 tablet with a Bay Trail Atom inside.Â, Despite this, I know you want to know what kind of performance you can squeeze out of a stick computer. So yeah, we're looking at a world of difference in browsing performance, at least, between the Rasberry Pi and the Compute Stick. I rarely directly compare two products in a review, ⦠The Intel Compute Stick comes with 32-bit ⦠His background includes managing mobile, desktop and network infrastructure on both the Macintosh and Windows platforms. For serious streaming, you need a stick that can keep up, and this Terryza pick is one of the best, with a four-core Intel Atom Z8350 processor and 8GB of RAM. Performance and Conclusion Here we come to the real justification for this updated model: better performance. PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering Labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. With 4K support and dual ⦠As a shirt-pocket PC, yes, it can work but it doesn't quite make sense. It plugs into any full-size HDMI port. As a way to make any TV or HDMI monitor into a smart device, the Compute Stick is without equal in portability, price and size. Or maybe you could also pack a folding Bluetooth keyboard and mouse but at that point, why not just pack an 8-inch Windows tablet instead for your emergency computing? Windows 10. Includes Windows 10. The Intel Compute Stick is exciting, but itâs more of a concept than a complete product. Right out of the box, Intel has provided a 21w charger and a USB-C cable to connect the Stick ⦠Intel smartly includes a short 8-inch HDMI extension cable because the unit is so chunky, it might not fit behind a lot of TVs or monitors. It has flaws and compromises, and far too many to make it an indisputable 'buy now' product. Plentiful memory and storage. That doesn't work in 95 percent of streaming devices. The base version of this year's Compute Stick($349.99 at Amazon) goes for $129, but the upgraded model we tested runs $379.99. The Compute Stick itself comes in two flavors. Since it doesn't seem like the $40 difference can be attributed just to RAM and eMMC, I asked Intel if the cost of an OS was a factor. He is responsible for overseeing PC Labs testing, as well as formulating new test methodologies for the PC Hardware team. A Linux version running Ubuntu cuts main memory down to 1GB and sees storage fall all the way back to 8GB. The biggest problem on the Compute Stick will be storage. In the unlikely event that the stick would block an adjacent port, you can use the included HDMI extension cable to connect it. One of founding fathers of hardcore tech reporting, Gordon has been covering PCs and components since 1998. Generally you won't notice its limitations, but with 2GB of RAM, you won't want to multi-task too heavily or at all. He’s played with most consumer electronics technologies, but the two he’d most like to own next are a Salamander broiler and a BMW E39 M5. With 32GB of eMMC, you end up with about 15.5GB available after installing Windows updates. I compared it to a Lenovo Yoga tablet 2 10-inch packing the Atom Z3745 inside, and performance was close. I attributed this to the memory bandwidth on the unit. PCMag Digital Group. Intel helps ameliorate this using DDR3/1333, though. And you can use it anywhere there's a display with a free HDMI port. Computing on the Raspberry Pi can be done, just rather painfully. © 1996-2020 Ziff Davis, LLC. For load power consumption, we ran ⦠Daniel Rubino. The Core m3 upgrade makes a lot of sense if you're going to be doing any tasks aside from Web browsing. Last week we got to check out a sample unit up close and personal. Our unit has a quad-core Intel Atom Z3735F processor which has a base speed of 1.33GHz with bursts up to 1.83GHz and 2MB of cache. If so, then Intel's latest Compute Stick is what you've been waiting for. The Yoga Tablet 10 actually operates at 1066MHz and is fairly anemic in synthetic memory tests. Equipped with lots of expansion and connectivity options, including three USB 3.0 ports. The Intel Compute Stick we are reviewing today is the Core m3-6Y30 model (STK2M3W64CC) that comes with Windows 10 Home (64-bit) pre-installed, making it ready to roll ⦠PCWorld |. Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It was a clean sweep from the PCMark 8 Work Conventional test (1,981 points) to the Photoshop CS6 test (8 minutes, 3 seconds). The unit features Bluetooth 4.0 but you can't get to that setup screen until you're in Windows. 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Intel's new Compute Stick is a pocket computer you can plug into any HDMI stick. The Compute Stick might be made of parts that sip electricity, but its Intel Core m3-6Y30 processor helped it run the board on our benchmark tests. 20 May 2016 84 Intel's Atom processors have mixed reviews from users and come woefully ⦠Joel cut his tech teeth on the Atari 2600, TRS-80, and the Mac Plus. The Bad ⦠That one packs a quad-core Atom Z3735F, 2GB of DDR3/1333 memory and 32GB of eMMC storage, plus integrated 802.11n and Bluetooth 4.0. With more memory and a faster processor, it's a better choice than Atom-equipped stick PCs in case you need to rebuild a PowerPoint presentation from scratch in your hotel room the night before a big sales call, for example. Windows 8.1 is technically "free" on tablets with screens under 8 inches, but there's no screen on the Compute Stick. So how useful is a computer you can swing around on a lanyard? The Compute Stick itself comes in two flavors. 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