Intel Compute Stick
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| Developer | Intel |
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| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Type | Single-board computer |
| Release date | April 24, 2015 (United States)[1] |
| Introductory price | $66.99 (Linux) to $395.00 (Windows 10)[2] |
| Operating system | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Linux |
| System-on-chip used | Intel Core m3-6Y30, Atom x5-Z8300, Atom Z3735F[3] |
| Memory | 1 GB to 4 GB[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]
Versions[edit]
| Number | Code Name | Shipped OS | System on a chip | Graphics | USB | RAM | Storage | First shipped |
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| STCK1A32WFCa | Falls City | Windows® 8.1 with Bing | Intel® Atom™ Z3735F | Intel® HD Graphics | 2.0 | 2GB | 32GB | 2015 Q2 |
| STCK1A32WFCRa | Falls City | Windows® 8.1 with Bing | Intel® Atom™ Z3735F | Intel® HD Graphics | 2.0 | 2GB | 32GB | 2015 Q2 |
| STCK1A32WFCLa | 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 | Sterling City[7] | Windows® 10 with Bing | Intel® Atom™ x5-Z8300 | Intel® HD Graphics | 3.0+2.0 | 2GB | 32GB | 2016 Q1 |
| STK1A32SC | Sterling City[8] | none | Intel® Atom™ x5-Z8300 | Intel® HD Graphics | 3.0+2.0 | 2GB | 32GB | 2016 Q1 |
Notes[edit]
- 1.^ The three models of the STCK1A32WFC family differed in the list of countries issuing regulatory approval for their sale, in the installed operating system, and in the onboard SA identification number. Approved Country Lists for Intel® Compute Stick Models, Intel Corp., April 15, 2016 [1]; Supported Operating Systems for Intel® Compute Stick, Intel Corp., October 14, 2016 [2]; How to Identify Your Intel® Compute Stick, Intel Corp., September 19, 2016 [3]
See also[edit]
- Features new to Windows 8
- List of tools to create Live USB systems
- VMware ThinApp
- Windows Preinstallation Environment
- Windows To Go
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ Compute Sticks | Intel Shop
- ^ a b c d "Intel Compute Stick STCK1A32WFC, STCK1A8LFC Product Brief" (PDF). Intel. Intel. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ^ "Intel® Atom™ Processor Z3735F (2M Cache, up to 1.83 GHz)". Intel ARK. Intel. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ "Introducing the Intel Compute Stick". Intel. Intel. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ "Roadmap of Intel Compute Sticks in 2015/2016". The Stick PC Blog. The Stick PC Store. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ "Intel® Compute Stick STK1AW32SC". Intel Ark. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ "Intel® Compute Stick STK1A32SC". Intel Ark. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
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