Intel Compute Stick

Intel Compute Stick
Developer	Intel
Manufacturer	Intel
Type	Stick PC
Released	April 24, 2015 (United States)
Introductory price	$66.99 (Linux) to $395.00 (Windows 10)
Discontinued	July 31, 2020
Operating system	Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Linux
System on a chip	Intel Core m5-6Y57, Intel Core m3-6Y30, Atom x5-Z8300, Atom Z3735F
Memory	1 GB to 4 GB
Storage	32 GB eMMC (Windows), 8 GB eMMC (Ubuntu), microSD (external)
Display	Intel HD Graphics
Sound	Intel HD Audio (via HDMI and Bluetooth)
Connectivity	HDMI, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n, 802.11 b/g/n/ac), USB 2.0/USB 2.0 & USB 3.0, Bluetooth 4.0/Bluetooth 4.2
Power	micro-USB
Dimensions	103 mm × 37 mm × 12 mm (4.06 in × 1.46 in × 0.47 in)
Website	Intel Compute Stick

The Intel Compute Stick was a stick PC designed by Intel to be used in media center applications. According to Intel, it is designed to be smaller than conventional desktop or other small-form-factor PCs, while offering comparable performance. Its main connector, an HDMI 1.4 port, along with a compatible monitor (or TV) and Bluetooth-based keyboards and mice, allows it to be used for general computing tasks.

The small form factor device was launched in early 2015 using the Atom Z3735F power-efficient processor from Intel's Bay Trail family, a SoC family that is predominantly designed for use with tablets and 2-in-1 devices. The processor offers 1.33 GHz processor base frequency and a maximum RAM of 2 GB. This is sufficient for home entertainment usage, light office productivity, thin clients, and digital signage applications.

In mid-2015 it was announced that second generation versions of the Compute Stick would feature advancements on the Bay Trail framework through application of Core M processors in the form factor. The new devices (released Q1 2016) allowed Intel to introduce additional processing power as well as 4 GB memory for "more intensive application and content creation" as well as "faster multi-tasking". The Intel Compute stick line was discontinued on July 31, 2020.