Wednesday, April 22nd 2015
Intel Compute Stick Now Available
The Intel Compute Stick, a new pocket-sized computer based on a quad-core Intel Atom processor running Windows 8.1 with Bing, is available now through Intel Authorized Dealers for much of the world.
The Intel Compute Stick can transform any HDMI display into an entry computer capable of working with productivity apps, playing local or streamed content, driving basic digital signage or enabling thin clients. It will support Wireless 802.11 b/g/n, a microSD card for expandable memory, MicroUSB power supply and Bluetooth 4.0 for keyboard and mouse.
The Windows version, available now, is expected to retail starting at $149. A Linux version with Ubuntu, available this summer, is expected to retail for $110.
Online etailers such as Amazon, Newegg, BestBuy, and others are expected to carry the product. More information can be found in our broadcast video gallery and on the Intel Compute Stick website.
The Intel Compute Stick can transform any HDMI display into an entry computer capable of working with productivity apps, playing local or streamed content, driving basic digital signage or enabling thin clients. It will support Wireless 802.11 b/g/n, a microSD card for expandable memory, MicroUSB power supply and Bluetooth 4.0 for keyboard and mouse.
Online etailers such as Amazon, Newegg, BestBuy, and others are expected to carry the product. More information can be found in our broadcast video gallery and on the Intel Compute Stick website.
79 Comments on Intel Compute Stick Now Available
Installing Anything Else on Intel Compute Stick Voids Warranty
"Operating systems other than the ones listed are not supported and do not have drivers available. Installing a different operating system voids the Intel Compute Stick warranty."
They want to remove the warranty from you by any way they can (less warranty = more profit). Which may seem evil but I think the manufacturers are more a victim than anything, why? -> I am tired to see users who bought the product and damaged them by incompetence, lack of prudence, care and much more... And activated the warranty to replace the "intentionally" damaged product for a new one for free by lying and being dishonest. :shadedshu:
I would be surprised if ordinary computers and tablets, for example, did not have the same rules to follow (unsupported OS = warranty void).
But that is certainly not a good thing for those who rely on warranty... But those who do tries to follow all the rules and are aware of what they can do or not.
That is what I see in my country, yours may be different or not.
Just my opinion. :rolleyes: