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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 center's rat nest
I've been looking for a low-power
Lightweight device to use as a Kodi mul
Small and versatile
Inexpensive
The editors didn't like
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
Published: 2015-05-05, Author: Ryan , review by: HEXUS.net
Compact and portable form factor, Ultra-low power consumption, Pre-loaded OS, Capable of smooth streaming
Expensive relative to rival offerings, Lack of storage and memory hinders multi-tasking
Intel's Compute Stick is a novel concept and a welcomed innovation for the PC market. The idea of a computer in a stick-like device isn't new; we've seen Android TV sticks on the market for several years, but a stick that offers an almost-desktop Windows ...
Form factor is controversial, Fan isn't ideal, Performance wasn't impressive
The Compute Stick is a niche product – one that will have fans and detractors. It has flaws and compromises, and far too many to make it an indisputable 'buy now' product. Wait until the next version, and we shall reconsider our verdict....
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
Although we're on the fence when it comes to the Compute Stick's pricing, it might come in handy if you're looking for a statically placed device in your living room. However, if you're a mobile type of person, you're probably better off with a table...
Published: 2015-04-22, Author: Sean , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
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
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
No.The Compute Stick is a good idea at what would be a decent price if it did a good job. But this stick just has too many problems. It's hard to set up and use. It's not very powerful. It has weird connectivity issues. It's not even all that portable: ye...
Small enough to fit behind a monitor, Can play 1080p video smoothly, Inexpensive
Poor performance, Not enough ports, Limited storage, Far too expensive for media streaming
Can the Compute Stick be your sole computer? Yes, absolutely. It can run everything any other affordable desktop can except games. The question is not whether this device can be your only PC, but whether you'd want it to be. That's a tougher sell. The Co...
Published: 2016-09-07, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Class-leading performance, Light, compact design, Includes Windows 10, Plugs directly into an HDMI port on a monitor or TV, Plentiful memory and storage, Equipped with lots of expansion and connectivity options, including three USB 3.0 ports, Three-year w
Only one USB-C port, USB mouse and keyboard are required for initial wireless setup
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...
Published: 2016-03-09, Author: Chris , review by: theverge.com
Super portable, Plugs into any display with an HDMI port, Runs full Windows 10 Home
2GB of RAM limits multitasking, 32GB of built-in storage, Can create a mess of wires
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
Published: 2016-01-22, Author: Andrew , review by: arstechnica.com
Wireless performance is much better than the first model, Cherry Trail's CPU and GPU aren't bad for something this small and cheap, At $159, it's competitive with high-end streaming boxes like the Apple TV or Roku 4, Two USB ports and longer power cord sh
Fan is a little annoying, First-time setup still requires a wired keyboard or mouse until you can pair a Bluetooth peripheral or the Remote Keyboard app, Bluetooth range is limited, which can be a problem if you're trying to use it with a TV
If you wanted to buy the first Compute Stick but were put off by the various wireless and setup problems reviewers had with it, the good news is that this model is much better. Jumping from barebones 2.4GHz Wi-Fi to the same 802.11ac adapter you get in hi...
