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The device is good for the cost. You do have to add a USB hub and a blue tooth transmitter obviously because of the stick's size, it doesn't have a lot to work with. So far, it hasn't manifested any heat related problems, as the earlier models have. Still early in the testing phase and we haven't had it powered up for hours at a time. I would recommend it. We use it to browse for internet videos as Roku only has YouTube for the most part, unless you e=want to pay extra. Nice addition to the entertainment environment.
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Cost stated here is just the beginning. Then you'll need more memory to load portable software. Also you'll need a powered USB hub, wireless KB and mouse. Bluetooth KB will not auto connect but cannot be paired without a USB or wireless KB so that's crippling. Web surfing incredibly slow and frustrating. Forget videos. Mine has strong Wifi connection, so that's not the problem. The Wifi router is right next to it. Junk.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
It's literally a complete mini PC, powered by micro USB. It plugs into any full-size HDMI port. As a way to make any TV or HDMI monitor into a smart device, the Compute Stick is without equal in portability, price and size. I'm not going to get hung up on the performance of Intel's Compute Stick, and neither should you. That doesn't mean I ignored it. I ran an entire suite of benchmarks to measure the Compute Stick's performance in everything from CPU to graphics to storage. The verdict is that for the most part, performance is similar, although slightly slower, than what you'd get on the typical Windows 8.1 tablet with a Bay Trail Atom inside. Despite this, I know you want to know what kind of performance you can squeeze out of a stick computer. Does it give up a lot to get into a case the size of a fat USB stick? Not really. I compared it to a Lenovo Yoga tablet 2 10-inch packing the Atom Z3745 inside, and performance was close. The quad-core Atom in the Compute Stick also outpaced the HP Streambook with its dual-core Atom Celeron N2840. What you just read is more than enough about the Compute Stick's raw performance. Of greater concern should be just what you can really accomplish with the Compute Stick. Can you do anything of consequence with it? Yes. You can run a real browser, install plugins, and stream 1080p video from any source. You can run Office just fine, and even Photoshop in a pinch. Generally you won't notice its limitations, but with 2GB of RAM, you won't want to multi-task too heavily or at all. You won't want to have 18 windows open in Chrome, for example. Running Outlook with Chrome and a chat client is about at the boundary of what you can do on it. It's essentially fine for basic computing tasks, with some patience.Read full review
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gives me a 55" screen, full HD video and sound!! (when hooked to my tv). Its slow, video's stutter, and it keeps dropping its internet connection.
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When I first put it into service, it kept crashing. I found out that the TV USB port was not providing sufficient power for it. I then powered it with the included wall adapter, and it has worked great since. The digital signage provider advised against using anything with an Atom processor for their system. This Compute Stick uses a previous generation Atom processor, but it still works fine. Occasionally a frame will hesitate, but it is barely noticeable.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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