Intel Compute Stick that will converts your TV into a PC With Windows 8.1 now available in India
Intel has launched its Compute Stick in India. The device is now available via Flipkart and at physical stores via Intel technology providers across India. The company has also launched an Ubuntu-based variant of the device.
The Windows 8.1 version of the stick is available at Rs 9,999 on Flipkart while the pricing of the Linux version has not been revealed.
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The Intel Compute Stick is basically a mini-computer that connects to a HDMI port (like the one on your TV) and was first unveiled at CES 2015. The Intel Compute Stick with Windows 8.1 is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom processor with integrated Intel HD Graphics, coupled with 2GB of DDR3 RAM.
Intel has launched two variants of the device in India providing users with a choice of two operating systems - The Windows 8.1 version comes pre-installed with Bing and Windows 8.1, and includes 32GB storage and 2GB RAM while the Linux version comes pre-installed with Ubuntu 14.04, with 8GB storage and 1GB RAM.
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The Windows 8.1 version of the stick is available at Rs 9,999 on Flipkart while the pricing of the Linux version has not been revealed.
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The Intel Compute Stick is basically a mini-computer that connects to a HDMI port (like the one on your TV) and was first unveiled at CES 2015. The Intel Compute Stick with Windows 8.1 is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom processor with integrated Intel HD Graphics, coupled with 2GB of DDR3 RAM.
Intel has launched two variants of the device in India providing users with a choice of two operating systems - The Windows 8.1 version comes pre-installed with Bing and Windows 8.1, and includes 32GB storage and 2GB RAM while the Linux version comes pre-installed with Ubuntu 14.04, with 8GB storage and 1GB RAM.
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In terms of connectivity, the Intel Compute Stick features a USB 2.0 port, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and Bluetooth 4.0, and connects to TVs or monitors via its HDMI 1.4a port. The Linux variant is identical to the Windows 8.1 variant, but features 8GB of storage and 1GB of DDR3 RAM.
Intel's Compute Stick with Windows 8.1 appears to be identical to the iBall Splendo PC-on-a-Stick, which was launched in June at Rs. 8,999. Intel also appears to be pointing to this, with its launch statement saying the Compute Stick will be available via iBall as well.
On the launch of the Intel Compute Stick, Rajiv Bhalla - Director, Sales and Marketing - Intel South Asia said: "Intel continues to look for great ways to deliver new product opportunities for our end users and channel partners. The Intel Compute Stick takes computing to the next level and helps deliver the best computing experience possible in an incredibly small device. It brings computing to new devices and environments, transforming the way, when and how we compute. We are extremely pleased to bring this revolutionary device to India."
Intel's Compute Stick with Windows 8.1 appears to be identical to the iBall Splendo PC-on-a-Stick, which was launched in June at Rs. 8,999. Intel also appears to be pointing to this, with its launch statement saying the Compute Stick will be available via iBall as well.
On the launch of the Intel Compute Stick, Rajiv Bhalla - Director, Sales and Marketing - Intel South Asia said: "Intel continues to look for great ways to deliver new product opportunities for our end users and channel partners. The Intel Compute Stick takes computing to the next level and helps deliver the best computing experience possible in an incredibly small device. It brings computing to new devices and environments, transforming the way, when and how we compute. We are extremely pleased to bring this revolutionary device to India."
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