Intel’s Compute Stick has been in the market for quite some
time now but it has yet to leave a lasting impression to consumers. Intel plans
to change that with the next-generation Compute Stick which it showcased in CES
this week.
The new Compute Stick sports an Atom X8400 chipset with 2GB
of RAM and 32GB of storage. According to Intel, this model is around two times
faster than its predecessor.
Intel has also added an extra USB 3.0 port on the device so
users can now plug in more accessories. The Compute Stick also now supports
802.11ac Wi-Fi which is made possible by its 2x2 antenna array.
Apart from the Atom version, Intel is also offering a more
powerful Core M3/M5 version. These models pack 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal
storage. There’s only one USB port on the device, but there are two USB ports
on the power charger that consumers can use.
The Core M3 model will support 4K video playback at 30hz,
while the Core M5 model will support Intel’s VPro technology hardware-level
security. Just like its predecessor, the new Compute Stick has fans that help
it manage heat more efficiently.
The Intel Compute Stick will be sold for $159 and should be
available soon.
