Testseek.com have collected 61 expert reviews of the Intel Compute Stick STK2M3 and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Intel Compute Stick STK2M3.
April 2016
(74%)
61 Reviews
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Dual USB Ports, 4K output, Runs Windows 10 on a stick, 802.11ac Wi-Fi
Modest performance, Mediocre storage speed, More expensive than competitors
The second-generation Intel Compute Stick with "Cherry Trail" Atom processor provides just enough power to be used as a home theater PC, a local server or a portable lightweight desktop. However, the device's main selling point is not its performance, but...
Powerful enough for most computing tasks, Inexpensive, Very portable
2GB of RAM limits multi-tasking, Still needs to be plugged into an AC adapter
Intel's new Compute Stick bundles just about everything you'd need for a basic computer into a compact, inexpensive package.And unlike its predecessor, it works...
The host application comes pre-installed on the Compute Stick and is active at startup as a service. Therefore, one can use it to even enter credentials for system login. It allows the second screen keyboard to act as the primary keyboard for the Compute...
Abstract: Since last week I've been testing the Intel Compute Stick, the quad-core Atom Z3735F Atom powered PC that's a little bigger than the size of an HDMI connector. In this article are some benchmarks of this $150 quad-core + 32GB eMMC + 2GB RAM tiny computer...
Abstract: They range from simple dongle-sized mini-computers on a stick, to hard-core (but compact) HTPCs capable of high-end gaming. The ‘stick' PCs are typically low-end hardware on a tiny device that can plug directly into an HDMI port. They are ready to go and...
This upgraded Intel Compute Stick has a faster Core m3 processor and extra USB ports on its power brick
It's much more expensive than the original Atom versions, and loses one USB port on the stick itself. Onboard storage is minimal
The latest Intel Compute Stick takes a big leap forward in power -- and price -- while still being capable of turning any TV into a PC when not traveling in your pocket...
"For basic use, this new version of the Compute Stick works."...
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Published: 2016-03-12, Author: Rajat , review by: beebom.com
Lightweight and compact, Relatively easy to setup, Comes with multiple plug attachments for world electrical socket compatibility, Works well for lightweight computing tasks,
Additional hardware (e.g. USB hub, mouse, and keyboard) generally needed to get things up and running, Single chip for Bluetooth & Wi-Fi degrades performance, OS takes too much of the total on-board storage, Balks at even the slightest of multi-tasking, I
The Intel Compute Stick holds a lot of promise, and certainly shows that on-the-go computing is headed in the right direction. But under powered hardware limits its use cases quite a bit...
Is there a night and day difference between the new Compute Stick and the original? I would say almost. The new Intel Compute Stick is a different beast on many levels. The new Compute Stick is quieter, faster, and overall improved compared to the origin...
Abstract: With the recent success of TV sticks like the Amazon Fires Stick and Google Chromecast it was only a matter of time before we saw a Windows version. The ability to cram a full Windows PC into a thumb stick device has massive advantages. You can do all of...
