Intel Compute Stick gets Skylake processor, 4K support, high price tag

At CES 2016, Intel has refreshed models of the Compute Stick. Now it comes with Core M processor and 4K support. To recap, the Compute Stick was first launched at CES 2015.

For those unaware, the Compute Stick is a dongle-sized PC which can be plugged into any HDMI-equipped TV or monitor to get a PC experience. They are good for light productivity, social networking, web browsing, streaming media and playing low graphic games.

Intel has outed two new models of Compute Stick - One with Core M (which has two models) and the other with Intel Atom x5 processors. The Core M3 and Core M5 variant supports 4K video output and packs 4GB RAM along with 64GB internal storage. The Intel Atom processor model comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage.

They run Windows 10 OS and come with Intel HD graphics, microSD card slot, WiFi, USB 3.0 port, USB 2.0, Bluetooth and Intel HD audio via HDMI.

The Intel Compute Stick Core M3 model is priced at $400 (Rs. 27,000) with Windows 10, and $300 (Rs. 20,000) with no OS. The M5 model costs $499 (Rs. 33,000) and comes with no OS. The Atom model is priced at $159 (Rs. 10,500) with Windows 10. All the new Compute Stick models will go on sale in Febrauary 2016 in the U.S followed by other region later this year.

Intel Compute Stick (Core M processor model)

Intel Core m5-6Y57 vPro processor with Intel HD Graphics
Intel Core m3-6Y30 processor with Intel HD Graphics
4GB DDR3 RAM, 64GB internal storage, Micro SD card slot (up to 128 GB)
Windows 10
Intel 802.11ac WiFi (Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 8260), Bluetooth 4.2, 1x USB 3.0 on device and 2x USB 3.0 on power adapter, HDMI 1.4b
Intel HD Audio via HDMI, supporting multi-channel digital audio
Power cable, 5V / 4A wall-mount AC-DC power adapter with 2 USB 3.0 ports

Intel Compute Stick specifications (Intel Atom Model)

Quad-Core Intel Atom x5-Z8300 Processor with Intel HD Graphics
2GB DDR3 RAM, 32GB internal storage, Micro SD card slot (up to 128 GB)
Windows 10
Intel 802.11ac WiFi (Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 7265), Bluetooth 4.0, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, HDMI 1.4b
Intel HD Audio via HDMI, supporting multi-channel digital audio
Micro USB power connector, 5V / 3A wall-mount AC-DC power adapter

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