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Intel Compute Stick 2GB/32GB Windows 10 (STCK1A32WFCL) ~ €85 Delivered [Amazon UK]

  • 10-07-2016 6:12pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Never got great reviews at a higher price, but at £73, I think it's well worth a punt.
    With the exchange rate, the saving seems even better.

    Price Comparison:
    http://pricespy.ie/product.php?p=3380992

    Intel Compute Stick 2GB 32GB Windows 10 - £72.99
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    • Transform your display into a fully functional computer with the Compute Stick STCK1A32WFCL from Intel. This over-sized thumb drive PC offers the performance similar to your other computer and allows you to stream online videos, play games, work on projects, and more. On the inside, it sports a quad-core Intel Atom processor along with 2GB of RAM so you can simultaneously run multiple software programs.
    • It connects to any HDMI-equipped monitor or TV and delivers high-resolution images utilizing integrated Intel HD Graphics. Additionally, it supports multi-channel audio through the same HDMI connection. For long-term storage, it is outfitted with a 32GB flash storage drive that provides instant access to your programs and data.
    • You can expand its storage capacity by inserting an optional micro SD card into the memory card slot, which can accept a 128GB micro SDXC card. Furthermore, it is pre-installed with the Windows 10 operating system with Bing to complete the ready-to-go out-of-the-box PC experience.
    • This Compute Stick PC delivers full plug-and-play connectivity by offering an integrated USB 2.0 port for connecting with a printer, storage drive, or other USB devices. With built-in 802.11b/g/n/ Wi-Fi, it lets you wirelessly access the Internet to check emails and browse websites as well as a network for sharing files and videos.
    • Another included wireless feature is Bluetooth 4.0 that lets you control the Stick PC with your Bluetooth keyboard and mouse from the couch in a living room or on the other side of a conference room. Bundled along with the Intel Compute Stick to ensure you stay productive are an HDMI extender cable and a 5V, 2A micro USB adapter for providing it with power.

    Reviews:
    Tweaktown reviewed at $150 - Gives it 90% Rating
    Toms Hardware Reviews at $159 - Says it's 'limited' as a full PC
    Expert Reviews at £130 - Also says it is 'limited' as full PC


Comments

  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,360 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    Just a word of advice from looking into these myself, they can have issues with Windows updates due to the size of the drive and it has resulted in people needing to reset them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Just a word of advice from looking into these myself, they can have issues with Windows updates due to the size of the drive and it has resulted in people needing to reset them.

    Just as you typed it, I was looking up Ubuntu on it
    http://liliputing.com/2015/07/simplest-way-to-load-ubuntu-on-intel-compute-stick-with-windows-so-far.html


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,807 ✭✭✭g0g


    Random question, I'm not sure how good the WiFi 📶 signal is at my TV 📺. If I have the home network/internet wired into the TV already would the stick be able to somehow get that signal?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 mightymeaty


    Lenovo-Ideacentre-Stick-300-Ultra-Small-PC-Wi-Fi-Z3735F-1-33-GHz-2GB-RAM-FAST

    can be got <= 50 on ebay . ( cant post links - sorry)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,798 ✭✭✭Doodah7


    These also work well with Sky Go and eir Go to a TV using IE 10. WiFi isn't great but a separate wifi dongle does wonders.


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  • edit: Sorry didn't realise this was the rather rubbish first version.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,940 ✭✭✭dingding


    Lenovo-Ideacentre-Stick-300-Ultra-Small-PC-Wi-Fi-Z3735F-1-33-GHz-2GB-RAM-FAST

    can be got <= 50 on ebay . ( cant post links - sorry)

    I have this and it is excellent for the price. Its got windows 10 and I put the full version of the MS Office applications on it. Also runs netflix well. Great value for the price.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    I think that's the best point for me. As 'patchy' as Windows is, it's nowhere near as unstable as Android.

    It plays legal apps perfectly/fluidly. It's good.

    But I just saw this and can't be bothered/am unable to start a new thread..

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Cenovo-Windows-10-Mini-PC-HD-Smart-TV-Box-Intel-Z8300-4G-64G-Bluetooth-WiFi-T4T6-/112034139275

    Most of the Android boxes have issues with Hulu, Netflix, Amazon etc...



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