Intel Compute Stick

Intel Compute Stick
Developer Intel
Manufacturer Intel
Type Single-board computer
Release date April 24, 2015 (2015-04-24) (United States)[1]
Introductory price US$150 (Windows), $110 (Ubuntu), [2]
Operating system Windows 8.1, Ubuntu 14.04
System-on-chip used Intel Atom Z3735F[3]
Memory 2 GB RAM DDR3L (Windows), 1 GB RAM DDR3L (Ubuntu) [3]
Storage 32 GB eMMC (Windows), 8 GB eMMC (Ubuntu), microSD (external)[3]
Display Intel HD Graphics
Sound Intel HD Audio (via HDMI and Bluetooth)
Connectivity HDMI, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), USB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0
Power micro-USB
Dimensions 103 mm × 37 mm × 12 mm (4.06 in × 1.46 in × 0.47 in)
Website Intel Compute Stick

The Intel Compute Stick is a single-board computer developed by Intel. The computer, according to Intel, is designed to be smaller than conventional desktop or other small-form-factor PCs, while keeping comparable performance. Its main connector, an HDMI 1.4 port, along with a compatible monitor (or TV) and Bluetooth-based keyboards and mice, allows it to be used for general computing tasks.[3]

The small form factor device was launched in early 2015 using Atom Z3735F power-efficient processor from Intel's Bay Trail family, a SoC family that was predominately designed for use with tablets and 2-in-1 devices. The processor offered 1.33 GHz processor base frequency and a maximum RAM of 2 GB.[4] This was sufficient for home entertainment usage and light office productivity as well as thin client and digital signage application.[5]

In mid-2015 it was announced that second generation versions of the Compute Stick would feature advancements on the Bay Trail framework through application of Core M processors in the form factor. The new devices (due Q4 2015) allow Intel to introduce additional processing power as well as 4 GB memory for "more intensive application and content creation" as well as "faster multi-tasking".[6]

Different versions: past, present and future

Number Code Name Shipped OS System on a chip Graphics USB RAM Storage First shipped
STCK1A32WFC Falls City Windows* 8.1 with Bing Intel Atom Z3735F Intel® HD Graphics 2.0 2GB 32GB 2015 Q2
STCK1A32WFCR Falls City Windows* 8.1 with Bing Intel Atom Z3735F Intel® HD Graphics 2.0 2GB 32GB 2015 Q2
STCK1A32WFCL Falls City Windows* 10 with Bing Intel Atom Z3735F Intel® HD Graphics 2.0 2GB 32GB 2015 Q4
STCK1A8LFC Falls City Ubuntu 14.04 Intel Atom Z3735F Intel® HD Graphics 2.0 1GB 8GB 2015 Q2
STK2MV64CC Cedar City none Intel Core m5 Intel® HD Graphics 3.0 4GB 64GB 2016 Q1
STK2M3W64CC Cedar City Windows* 10 Intel Core m3 Intel® HD Graphics 3.0 4GB 64GB 2016 Q1
STK2M364CC Cedar City none Intel Core m3 Intel® HD Graphics 3.0 4GB 64GB 2016 Q1
STK1AW32SC Falls City 2 Windows* 10 with Bing Intel® Atom™ x5-Z8300 Intel® HD Graphics 3.0+2.0 2GB 32GB 2016 Q1
STK1A32SC Falls City 2 none Intel® Atom™ x5-Z8300 Intel® HD Graphics 3.0+2.0 2GB 32GB 2016 Q1

See also

References

  1. ↑ Newman, Jared. "Intel Compute Stick, world's smallest PC, will cost $150 with Windows, $110 with Linux". PCWorld. IDG Consumer & SMB. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  2. ↑ Linder, Brad. "Intel Compute Stick mini PC now available for pre-order". liliputing. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Intel Compute Stick STCK1A32WFC, STCK1A8LFC Product Brief" (PDF). Intel. Intel. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  4. ↑ "Intel® Atom™ Processor Z3735F (2M Cache, up to 1.83 GHz)". Intel ARK. Intel. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  5. ↑ "Introducing the Intel Compute Stick". Intel. Intel. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  6. ↑ "Roadmap of Intel Compute Sticks in 2015/2016". The Stick PC Blog. The Stick PC Store. Retrieved 5 August 2015.

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