Intel introduces Intel Compute Stick in Sri Lanka

The Intel® Compute Stick, a new pocket-sized computer delivering an entry compute experience by plugging directly into the HDMI input of TVs and monitors, was introduced today at a media briefing.

Compute Stick will be available for local users soon and will be based on the Intel® Atom® quad-core processor, code-named “Bay Trail” (Z3735F). One will include 32GB storage, 2GB memory and pre-installed Windows* 8.1 with Bing. The other will include 8GB storage, 1GB memory and a pre-installed Linux* distribution.

Speaking to the journalists, Indika de Zoysa, Country Business Manager, Intel EM Limited, Sri Lanka Liaison office said, “We are currently seeing a huge excitement in both consumer and business categories to experience compelling new form factors such as mini PCs and desktop all-in-ones (AIOs) and Intel is helping to deliver new capabilities that consumers and businesses want. The Intel Compute Stick is an innovative form factor for a fully functional desktop computer that’s ready-to-go out-of-the-box. It’s everything you love about your desktop computer in a device that fits in the palm of your hand.”

The Intel Compute Stick can transform any HDMI display into an entry computer capable of working with productivity apps, reading and composing emails, and browsing the web, in addition to enjoying local or streamed content. Unlike “casting devices” that require a companion device such as a smartphone, tablet or PC to deliver the content to be displayed, the Intel Compute Stick is a computer with a full operating system. So in addition to home entertainment applications, the Intel Compute Stick can be used as an education system, a basic thin client, or in kiosks, point of sale devices or other lightly embedded applications.

The Intel Compute Stick will support Wireless 802.11 b/g/n, a microSD card for expandable memory, mini-USB power supply and Bluetooth* 4.0 for keyboard and mouse.