But if you're looking for an introduction into the Intel Compute Stick, its spec or uses, then by all means read ahead.
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There are plenty of devices out there which are a similar price to the Intel Compute Stick and do a better job such as the Azulle Access 4, the Chromecast with Google TV or the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K. NB: To reduce any confusion, we wanted to highlight that we don't recommend buying the Intel Compute Stick if you're looking for a digital signage device and this is why. In this guide we take you through what the Intel Compute Stick is, how to set it up and what you can do with it. One USB port and fairly slow processing meant that the job it was supposed to do (turn anything with a HDMI port into a computer), came with some limitations.įast forward to the end of 2015 and a second-generation Compute Stick was released with faster processing and more USB ports (plus other benefits) which means it’s now back on the market as a go to media device. The original Intel Compute Stick, launched in early 2015 by Intel, was said to be limited in design and capability.
