Intel Compute Stick will make your TV a Windows computer, cost less than 10,000

Intel has launched the Compute Stick mini-PC in India. The Windows 8.1 variant of this device can be purchased from e-commerce site Flipkart for Rs 9,999. The company has also launched another variant of the device, which is based on Ubuntu. However, there is no information available regarding the price and availability of this variant.

Actually, Intel Compute Stick is a mini computer, which can be used by connecting to an HDMI port. Its first glimpse was seen at CES 2015. The Intel Compute Stick based on Windows 8.1 has a quad-core Intel Atom processor with integrated Intel HD Graphics. The device has 2GB of RAM. Device 32GB
Comes with inbuilt storage, which can be expanded via microSD card.

In terms of connectivity, the Intel Compute Stick features USB 2.0 port, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and Bluetooth 4.0. It connects to a TV or monitor via its HDMI 1.4a port. The Linux variant of the device is very similar to the Windows version, but has 8GB of storage and 1GB of RAM.

The Windows 8.1 version of the Intel Compute Stick is similar to the iBall Splendo PC-on-a-Stick, which was launched in June for Rs 8,999. Intel has also indicated during the launch of its product that the Compute Stick will also be available through iBall in the coming times.

Commenting on the launch of Intel Compute Stick, Rajeev Bhalla, Director, Sales & Marketing, Intel South Asia said, “This gadget takes computing to another level and strives to deliver the best computing experience through a tiny device. We are very happy to launch the device in India.